Nomination Eligibility

As an employer, you must lodge a nomination application. The nomination application must provide details about the vacant position and employee who will fill the position.

Employer requirements

To nominate a position you must:

• have been approved as a business sponsor
  or
• have already lodged an application to become an approved business sponsor
  or
• lodge an application to become a business sponsor at the same time that you lodge the nomination application.

Position requirements

A nominated position must be in:

• your business or related business
• relation to an approved occupation.

Approved occupations

There is a list of approved occupations - check this list to ensure that your nominated position matches one of the occupations on the list.
See:
Specification of Occupations (303KB PDF file)
Frequently Asked Questions about changes to Subclass 457 program – ASCO 5-7 Occupations

English language

Certain subclass 457 visa applicants will need to meet the English language requirement.
See: Changes to the Subclass 457 Visa Program - English Language Requirements

Subclass 457 – market salary rates

From 14 September 2009, all sponsors of subclass 457 visa holders (457 sponsors) will be required to adhere to a new series of Sponsorship Obligations. For 457 sponsors the obligation to ensure equivalent terms and conditions of employment will mean that they pay market salary rates to their overseas workers.
See:
Subclass 457 – Market Salary Rates
Subclass 457 – Market Rates Frequently Asked Questions – Sponsors
Subclass 457 – Market Frequently Asked Questions – Visa Holders

Regional employer concessions

From 14 September 2009, employers in regional Australia will no longer be eligible for concessions in meeting the minimum salary and skill level requirements for their nominated positions under the subclass 457 visa program.

 

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
See: Other eligibility