Sponsoring Overseas Worker
Sponsoring Overseas Worker
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To sponsor an overseas worker, businesses must:
- Be legally established and actively operating in Australia.
- Demonstrate a genuine need for the position being filled.
- Ensure the position meets the skill level requirements.
- Show efforts to recruit Australian citizens or permanent residents for the role.
- Meet the sponsorship obligations as outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.
The steps to sponsor an overseas worker include:
- Apply to Become a Sponsor: Submit an application to become an approved business sponsor.
- Nominate a Position: Nominate a skilled position for an overseas worker to fill.
- Apply for a Visa: The overseas worker applies for the relevant visa, such as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482).
- Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all sponsorship obligations and provide necessary support to the sponsored worker.
The costs associated with sponsoring an overseas worker may include:
- Sponsorship application fees.
- Nomination fees for the position.
- Visa application fees for the overseas worker.
- Costs related to meeting training benchmarks.
- Potential costs for return travel if the worker’s employment ends.
The duration an overseas worker can be sponsored for depends on the type of visa they hold. For example, under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482), workers can be sponsored for up to:
- Two years for the short-term stream.
- Four years for the medium-term stream.
- Five years for certain categories, such as regional visas. Extensions and renewals may be possible under certain conditions.
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