Applying for this Visa

The nomination and visa application must be lodged together. You should send your completed visa application to your sponsor who will lodge both applications with the department.

Step 1 - Organisation applies to be a sponsor

The organisation or eligible individual must complete an application to become a sponsor.
See: Step 1 - Organisation Applies to be a Sponsor

Step 2 - Sponsor nominates a position

The sponsor must nominate the position to be filled. The nomination and visa application must be lodged together.
See: Step 2 - Sponsor Nominates a Position

Step 3 - Applicant completes a visa application

The visa application must be lodged by the sponsor with the nomination.
See: Step 3 - Applicant Completes a Visa Application

Renewing a visa

If while in Australia you apply for a further visa to extend your stay you will need to complete a new application and attach appropriate evidence.  The organisation or eligible individual must lodge a sponsorship and nomination if a valid sponsorship or nomination does not already exist. To renew a visa follow the applicable steps above.

Renewing sponsorship

A sponsor may be approved for up to three years. To continue to employ people from overseas the sponsor will need to reapply before their sponsor approval ceases. To renew a sponsorship follow the applicable steps above.

More information

More information about the visa application process is available.
See: Information Form 1025i Making and processing visa applications ( 53KB PDF file)