Frequently Asked Questions
Employer requirements
To become a Standard Business Sponsor, employers must:
- Be lawfully and actively operating a business in Australia
- Have a satisfactory record of compliance with workplace and immigration laws
- Have no adverse information about the business or its key personnel
Nomination requirements
To nominate a position for a subclass 482 visa, employers must:
- Nominate a genuine, full-time position aligned with business needs
- Ensure the occupation is on the relevant list (Core Skills Occupation List, ANZSCO, or Labour Agreement)
- Conduct Labour Market Testing (LMT) unless exempt, typically requiring advertising for at least four weeks unless exempt
- Offer terms and conditions that are no less favourable than those for Australian citizens or permanent residents
- Meet the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and the minimum salary threshold for the relevant stream
Minimum salary thresholds
- Core Skills Stream: AUD $76,515
- Specialist Skills Stream: AUD $141,210
- Labour Agreement Stream: AUD $76,515 (unless otherwise specified)
Visa applicant requirements
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Applicants must:
- Have the skills, qualifications, and English language ability for the nominated role
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have at least one year of relevant work experience
- Provide a positive Skills Assessment if required for the occupation
How our immigration lawyers can assist?
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Our immigration lawyers can help businesses navigate the complex migration system by:
- Assessing eligibility for Standard Business Sponsorship
- Advising on the appropriate stream and occupation for nomination
- Reviewing the wording in a recruitment advertisement to ensure it meets the relevant Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements
- Ensuring all documentation meets the Department of Home Affairs requirements
- Pre-vetting applications to maximise the chance of success