With the intention to address skill shortages, Australia has designed better immigration system to lure skilled professionals. Out of all Australia immigration schemes, Australia subclass 457 work visa is the best option, which is a temporary business visa permits employers to sponsor foreign workers. The employers of Australia and foreign employers can sponsor a skilled worker under 457 visa category for a maximum period of four years. Successful applicants of Australia subclass 457 work visa can bring their dependents and they can work or study while they reside in Australia. 

Under Australia subclass 457 work visa, employers are eligible to apply for an employee only if:

• He or she is a sponsor to hire foreign workers who want to work in Australia.
• Nominating the occupations they want to fill 
• Hiring foreign skilled workers to fill the nominated positions 
• Co-operating with the immigration authorities
• On the other hand, employee coming to Australia through subclass 457 work visa must satisfy few conditions such as:
  1. Letter of acceptance of employment from the employer
  2. Apply for a 457 visa
  3. Satisfy the criteria of 457 visas

Australia Temporary Work Visa Requirements of Employers:

Employers must be authorized as a sponsor prior recruiting foreign skilled workers under  this Australia work visa. In order to be approved as a sponsor, an employer must have an operable Australian business or a foreign business and bringing in international employees for the purpose of establishing a business in Australia. Employers must demonstrate that they train workers according to the country’s requirements. 

Australia subclass 457 Visa Requirements of Employee:

Individuals who want to apply for subclass 457 work visa must satisfy number of requirements such as:

• Sponsored by an eligible employer
• Possessing skills, experience and qualifications that match the requirements of the applied position
• Proficiency in English language
• Being eligible for relevant licenses associated with the designation

Employees must satisfy various health requirements and character requirements to qualify for Australia subclass 457 work visa.