Feb 21
Find out how to become an approved sponsor in Australia, eligibility requirements, and typical processing times.
Employer sponsorship is a popular pathway for Australian businesses to hire skilled overseas workers under visas like Subclass 482, 186, and 494. To become an approved sponsor, employers must apply for Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS), proving their business is legally operating, financially viable, and genuinely needs skilled workers. Businesses must also meet sponsorship obligations, including paying market salary rates, providing fair working conditions, and complying with immigration laws. Once approved, sponsors can nominate skilled workers and support their pathway to work or permanent residency in Australia.