LABOUR AGREEMENT - Subclass 120 (Onshore) & Subclass 855 (Offshore)

About this Visa

Labour Agreements (LA) enables generally larger employers, a group of employers, or industry groups to sponsor overseas workers. There must be a genuine skills shortage in the area (IT or medical occupations, for example). The Labour Agreement is negotiated between the employer, employer group or industry group and the Commonwealth Government via DIAC & DEEWR.

Contact Konnecting for further details if this type of visa is appropriate for your organisation.

Independent Migration

No.

Employer Nomination

Required. May be an employer, or an industry group

State/Territory Government Nomination

Not required.

Family/Relative Sponsorship

Not required.

Permanent Migration Pathway

There are permanent residence (PR) visas available under a Labour Agreement (LA), being Subclass 855 and Subclass 120. There are also temporary residence visas including Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457).

Employment Prospects

Contact Konnecting for assistance with migrant employment solutions. If you match the skills requirements of an Australian employer, we can also help you with visa options.