This information explains how a business can sponsor skilled workers from outside Australia.
The purpose of the sponsorship stage is to confirm that the business wanting to employ the skilled worker:
Is a lawfully operating business
Has no adverse information about it or any of its directors
Meets the department’s training requirements (Australian businesses only).
Australian businesses must also demonstrate their commitment to employing local labour and non-discriminatory employment practices.
As an approved sponsor, you can nominate an unlimited number of subclass 457 visa applicants (or visa holders) as long as your standard business sponsorship or labour agreement is valid.
If you are not familiar with the subclass 457 visa process read the following information pages to understand the sponsor application process. Lodging an incomplete or incorrect sponsorship application could lead to substantial delays.
If you are familiar with the eligibility requirements and employer obligations for the subclass 457 visa, you can go directly to Prepare and lodge your sponsorship application.
