Exchange Visa (Subclass 411)
Step 2 - Sponsor Nominates a Position
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The nomination process identifies the:
- position to be filled
- skills and experience required for the position, and
- person who has been nominated to undertake the activity.
To make a nomination the organisation should have either:
- already lodged a sponsorship application, or
- had a previous sponsorship approved.
The nomination may not be approved until the sponsorship is approved.
Nomination form
The sponsor must complete the nomination and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 1378 Nomination for a temporary residence position (257KB PDF file)
Nomination fee
There is a non-refundable fee for this application.
See: Specialist Entry Visa Charge
Information to help prepare your application
More information is available on certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application
Nomination checklist
The checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Nomination Document Checklist (
41KB PDF file)
How and where to apply
You should lodge the application, documentation and appropriate fee:
- by post
- by courier
- in person
The application with any supporting documentation must be lodged in Australia, preferably with the NSW Specialist Temporary Entry Processing Centre.
See: NSW Specialist Temporary Entry Processing Centre
After the sponsor lodges the application
The application will be considered by the department. In some cases the sponsor may be asked to provide additional information to enable a decision to be made.
If an application is approved, the department will send the sponsor an approval letter by post or email. The nomination approval letter is to be retained.
If an application is not approved, the department will send the sponsor a refusal letter by post or email advising of the decision, reasons for the decision and information about any review rights.