Host Country
Australia
Target Audience For This Application
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Introduction
In order to address the scarcity of construction workers in Australia, the Australian government launched the Construction Visa Subsidy Program. This construction program welcomes all workers with construction industry experience to meet the need for a competent labor force. You have to build houses, roads, bridges, towers, buildings, etc. in construction occupations. Any candidate chosen for this program will receive financial assistance totaling $10,000. It pays for all of their out-of-country expenses, including airfare, agent fees, and visa fees.
Australia’s 2023 Construction Visa Subsidy Program
Overview Construction Visa Subsidy Program 2023
| Job Location | Australia |
| Supported by | Western Australia Government |
| Who can Apply | Every eligible occupation Applicant |
What Occupation Required for CVSP
For the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) applicants must be qualified in electricians architects, surveyors, bricklayers, Engineers, and more fields. Western Australian employers hire only those foreign workers who have trained in one of these fields. You can see the occupation jobs list here.
Benefits of CVSP
- Grant payments of up to $10,000 to Employers
- Visa Application Fees
- Migration Agent Fees
- Relocation Costs
Eligibility Criteria
- Only CVSP employers will sponsor applicants for one of these visas (482, 494, or 186) as skilled workers.
- The sponsored CVSP employee must have an office in Western Australia and be constructing a building there.
- Visas must be granted by the WA State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP). The following visa subclasses are 190 or 491.
How to Apply
First, you register yourself in the WA registration form. When registered, the WA service provider will publish all your details to the migrant employer register. When an employer needs a worker, WA service providers will give all your contact information to the migrant. The migrant employer contacts the worker and if you satisfy the employer he offers you a job.
To be eligible for the CVSP employers must:
- sponsor a skilled migrant in one of the following visa subclasses – 482, 494 or 186; and
- be headquartered and undertaking building and construction work in Western Australia, in an eligible occupation(PDF document – opens in a new tab)[PDF 190 KB].
Step 1
If you are making a milestone 1 claim for one skilled migrant:
- complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form;
- agree to comply with the Construction Visa Subsidy Program Terms and Conditions(PDF document – opens in a new tab)[PDF 461 KB];
- declare your intent to become a sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs, and sponsor a skilled migrant; and
- submit your completed claim form.
If you are making milestone 1 claims for two to five or five in total skilled migrants:
- complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form;
- agree to comply with the Construction Visa Subsidy Program Terms and Conditions(PDF document – opens in a new tab)[PDF 461 KB];
- declare your intent to become a sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs, and sponsor a skilled migrant;
- provide a brief outline of planned and upcoming work including the occupations your sponsored skilled migrant will be working in; and
- submit your completed claim form.
If you are making milestone 1 claims for six or more skilled migrants:
- complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form;
- agree to comply with the Construction Visa Subsidy Program Terms and Conditions(PDF document – opens in a new tab)[PDF 461 KB];
- provide your confirmation of registration as a sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs;
- provide a business plan demonstrating the need for additional skilled workers, and include the occupations your sponsored skilled migrants will be working in;
- describe your plans for onboarding and supporting your skilled migrants; and
- submit your completed claim form.
Step 2
If you have not already found a skilled migrant you would like to sponsor, register your details to access the Skilled Migrant Employment Register (SMER).
The SMER can help connect you with skilled migrants who have indicated that they are seeking employment opportunities in WA, including preferred occupation, current location and employment intentions.
You may also choose to engage a registered Migration Agent(opens in a new tab) to assist you through the visa process.
Step 3
Apply to become a sponsor with the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs(opens in a new tab), and nominate an occupation and the skilled migrant you want to sponsor.
Step 4
Work with your skilled migrant and/or Migration Agent, to select the visa that your skilled migrant is eligible for.
Your nominated skilled migrant should then lodge the visa application(opens in a new tab) through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAcount(opens in a new tab) gateway service.
Step 5
When your skilled migrant’s visa has been granted, complete CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 2 – Claim Form to receive your second payment.
Step 6
When your skilled migrant has commenced employment with you and received their first payslip, complete CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 3 – Claim Form to receive your final payment.
Apply On The official website Using The Link Below
https://migration.wa.gov.au/our-services-support/construction-visa-subsidy-program
