Labour agreement stream

This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.

• work in Australian for up to 4 years for your sponsor or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
• study (you won't receive government assistance)
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid
• have your employer sponser you for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).

You must

• be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement
• have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
• have a relevant skills assessmentif this is required for your occupation
• work only for your sponsor
• meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this

You must have adequate health cover for the whole of your stay to be granted this visa.