subject: Applying For A 457 Visa Through Standard Business Sponsorship (sbs) [print this page] Finding capable employees may be difficult to attain in todays day and age. Employers seem to struggle in placing and retaining competent skilled workers to fill certain positions within their companies and businesses. Understanding the need for skilled employees, many employers wish to avail the services of reliable and professional workers, not only locally sourced but internationally sourced as well. Many Australian companies are inclined to hire their personnel through specialist recruitment agencys or by sponsoring applicants from various foreign countries.
In this regard, Konnecting, an Australian recruitment and skilled migration agency, would be the best approach in understanding the requirements needed as well as gaining assistance regarding the employment and placement, of both the local and international migrant workforce. Konnecting also offers any migration services needed when applying for visas concerning international recruitment processes. Whether you are a businessman looking to place skilled employees in your company or an expert in a specific field looking for the perfect job, Konnecting will be able to assist you every step of the way.
One of the most efficient ways when dealing with overseas recruitment, would be applying for a 457 visa. As international recruitment may be difficult, time-consuming and costly, many businesses do not have the proper understanding of applying for a 457 visa. However, Konnecting, being the recruitment specialists that they are, will be able to provide convenient and affordable services when dealing with the application process of a 457 visa.
457 Visa Application
The most important and probably the most problematic part of international recruitment is the work permit for your intended employees. This is true for both the employer and employee sides. Since this is a transnational employment, a work visa is essential. You have three standard choices in this matter namely: 457 visas, the ENS visa or the RSMS programs (or potentially a labour agreement). The Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) or simply known as "457 visa" is a temporary residency option while the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) alternatives are for permanent residency.
For employers, the most attractive and advisable option especially when in an urgent situation to fill a post, would be opting for the fastest and most economical alternative, being the 457 employer sponsorship visa.
This visa may be granted from three months up until four years.
This process requires 3 steps which are:
1.The employer should apply to be recognised as SBS Sponsor
2.The employer should nominate a skilled vacancy or position with an occupation on the approved 457 ANZSCO occupation list
3.The employee must then apply for a visa through the nominated position
There are certain conditions for both employees and employers to uphold through the duration of the visa. International skilled personnel who are successful in obtaining a 457 visa are able to work in Australia for the duration of the visa, have their family brought along and travel in and out of the country as often as needed. As this is a temporary visa, once the time frame has lapsed you may be able to apply to renew it, or have the option of applying for an ENS or RSMS option if eligible and if the employer will endorse it.
The application process, admin involved and legislative requirements to be understood with regard to applying for a 457 visa, may make this a rigorous undertaking. With the assistance offered by Konnecting, the process will be stream-lined in the most efficient and effective manner, allowing for faster and positive outcomes for both employer and employee.
