Before your business can sponsor employees for 482 visas you will need to qualify as a Standard Business Sponsor.

What are the criteria?

To qualify your business must:

have an established structure such as and a company, a trust or a partnership with a registered business name
be financially sound
conduct training activities that meet the Department of Immigration standards
NOTE If your business operates branches outside of Australia they are exempt from this requirement)
How long is my SBS valid?

SBS is generally approved for 5 years except for:

new businesses that have been operating for under 12 months – in this case your SBS and any approved 482 visas are valid for a maximum of 18 months
How many employees can I sponsor?

Establishing your SBS eligibility can be challenging. Especially if your business:

is a recent start-up still to establish a solid financial track record
struggling to document training records
has many established overseas employees
If you would like a comprehensive assessment of your eligibility, we invite you to book an appointment with our Employer Sponsorship specialists.