Employee or employer visas.

The TSS visa (replaced by the commonly known as (subclass 457) visa) allows skilled individuals to work in Australia for periods of up to two or four years. Only certain occupations are eligible for the 482.

The Employer Nomination Scheme requires an Australian based employer operating in Australia to nominate their sponsored employee for a permanent visa.

The RSMS is a visa requiring a regional job offer. The position needs to be approved by a regional certifying body prior to lodging the visa application and leads to a permanent visa.

For people undertaking highly specialised work on a temporary basis, or if they are working for reasons relating to Australia’s interest.

For people coming to Australia as an invited participant, on exchange with an Australian business, for sporting activities, as a religious worker, a domestic worker, to work in the entertainment industry, for research activities with an Australian educational institution, or as part of a special program.

For people working as an occupational trainee or as part of a professional development program.