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Employer Sponsorship

Standard Business Sponsorship

Become an approved Standard Business Sponsor and hire skilled migrants who are already onshore for your business

Skills in Demand Visa Streams

Choose the visa stream that best suits your workforce needs

Core Skills
Most Common

Core Skills

For Mid-Level Skilled Workers

For occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The most commonly used stream for skilled workers in your industry.

  • CSOL occupation required
  • Up to 4 years
  • LMT required
  • Pathway to PR via 186
Specialist Skills
High Income

Specialist Skills

For High-Income Professionals

For highly skilled professionals earning above the income threshold with no occupation list restriction.

  • No CSOL restriction
  • 4-year visa
  • Pathway to PR via 186
  • No LMT required
Essential Skills
Negotiated

Essential Skills

Via Labour Agreement

For lower-paid workers in sectors with genuine workforce shortages, accessed via Labour Agreements.

  • Labour Agreement required
  • Sector-specific
  • Salary & Age flexibility
  • English concessions

The Sponsorship Process

1

SBS Approval

We lodge your Standard Business Sponsor application with the Department of Home Affairs.

2

Labour Market Testing

We advise on and document your LMT advertising to meet the Department's requirements.

3

Nomination

We prepare and lodge your nomination for the specific role and visa stream.

4

Visa Application

We manage the visa application for your nominee, onshore or offshore.

Ready to Build Your Workforce?

Not sure which pathway fits? We'll assess your situation and manage the process end to end.

Ready to Start Your Australian Journey?

Whether you're an employer looking to hire or a worker exploring your options — we're here to help every step of the way.

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