Unlocking
global talent
Australian employers often struggle to find suitably skilled candidates locally – especially for roles that are highly specialised, in high demand, or require years of experience.
Visa sponsorship offers a practical solution by:
- Enabling access to global talent for difficult-to-fill roles
- Providing a five-year period to nominate skilled overseas workers
- Delivering clear Permanent Residence pathways for sponsored employees
Navigating sponsorship with clarity and confidence
Managing sponsorship duties, salary requirements, and record-keeping obligations requires careful oversight and missteps can result in penalties, loss of sponsorship rights and reputational harm.
Strong internal processes and reliable migration advice protect business growth, limit disruption and encourage compliance.
Explore how Interstaff assist with Standard Business Sponsorship and Accredited Sponsorship.
Standard Business Sponsorship
Accredited Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship FAQs
Pathways include:
- Skills in Demand 482 Visa (formerly the Temporary Skills Shortage 482 Visa)
- Regional 494 Visa
- Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) for regional roles
- Company-specific Labour Agreements or Industry-based Labour Agreements
In most cases, employers must have undertaken sufficient local advertising, known as Labour Market Testing (LMT) before sponsoring a worker, unless exemptions apply.
LMT refers to a specific process of meeting local advertising requirements. It generally requires employers to have advertised the job for a specific period on national advertising platforms. Our Registered Migration Agents can advise if you have undertaken sufficient LMT for visa sponsorship.
Interstaff publishes monthly updates on government processing times for sponsorship, nomination and visa applications here.
You can also view processing times on the Home Affairs website.
Yes – sponsorship is open to actively operating businesses that meet the eligibility criteria. Read more about Standard Business Sponsorship here or contact us for an eligibility assessment.
Government fees apply for Sponsorship, Nomination and Visa applications as listed on the Home Affairs website linked here. Migration Agent fees apply in addition to government fees.
The first step is understanding if you and the business are eligible. Our Registered Migration Agents provide visa sponsorship eligibility assessments and can guide both you and your employer through the process and sponsorship obligations.
Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to approved Standard Business Sponsors with a strong history of compliance with sponsorship obligations.
Becoming an accredited employer sponsor involves:
- Applying to upgrade status from Standard Business Sponsor to Accredited
- Nominations and Visas
- Maintaining compliance and eligibility
Read more about the Accredited Sponsorship Australia process.
Both Australian and overseas businesses may be eligible to apply for Business Sponsorship, with distinct requirements for each.
Trusted insights from experienced experts
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Experience and Insights:
Visa Sponsorship
Speak to our Registered Migration Agents to understand your eligibility for visa sponsorship.
Skills in Demand Visa
Subclass 482
Employer Sponsored Regional Visa
Subclass 494
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
Subclass 186
Interstaff made a complex process feel structured and manageable. Every step was clearly explained, and their guidance helped us stay confident from start to finish.
HR Manager, Resources Sector | Visa Sponsorship