Completing your Nomination Application

Order of lodgement

The sponsorship, nomination and visa application can be lodged at the same time or separately.

Note: Neither the visa application nor the nomination application can be lodged before the sponsorship application, and a Subclass 457 visa cannot be approved without a valid nomination.
See: Form 1196N - Nominating overseas employees to work temporarily in Australia (318KB PDF file)

Regional employers

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. Further information is available under Market Salary Rates.

Subclass 457 – market salary rates

From 14 September 2009, all sponsors of Subclass 457 visa holders will be required to adhere to a new series of sponsorship obligations. For sponsors who are standard business 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 Salary Rates Frequently Asked Questions – Sponsors
Subclass 457 – Market Salary Rates Frequently Asked Questions – Visa Holders

How to apply

Australian business sponsors can apply online, in person, by post or by courier.

Overseas business sponsors can only apply by post or by courier.
See:
Online Applications
Nomination Applications by Post, Courier or in Person

Note: Online applications are given priority.