Applying for this Visa

If the employer and employee are eligible willing and able to meet their obligations under the visa, they can commence the 3-step application process.

Step 1 - Employer Applies to be a Sponsor

The employer must complete an application to become a sponsor.
See: Step 1 - Employer Applies to be a Sponsor

Step 2 - Employer Nominates a Position

The employer must nominate the position to be filled.
See: Step 2 - Employer Nominates a Position

Step 3 - Employee Applies for a Visa

The employee must apply for a visa to be allowed to work in Australia.
See: Step 3 - Employee Applies for a Visa

Applying for a new visa

If you have an employee who wants to apply for a new visa (where their current visa is about to expire), the employee must lodge a new visa application.

From 14 September 2009, 457 visa holders who want to change sponsors or nominated positions (within the validity of their current visa) will not be required to apply for a new Subclass 457 visa.

More information

For more information on the visa application process.
See: Information Form 1025i Making and processing visa applications (64KB PDF file)