Step 2 - Sponsor Nominates a Position

The nomination process identifies the:

• position to be filled
• skills and experience required for the position, and
• person who has been nominated to work or undertake the activity.

To make a nomination the organisation or eligible individual must have either:

• already lodged a sponsorship application, or
• had a previous sponsorship approved.

Nomination form

The sponsor must complete the nomination and attach all necessary documentation including the visa applicant’s application and their supporting documentation.
See: Form 1379 Nominating temporary residents for an entertainment visa or media and film staff visa (443KB PDF File)

Nomination fee

There is a non-refundable fee for this application. However, in certain cases, under non–commercial engagements, the nomination fee may be waived. You should contact the Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre for more information.
See:
Specialist Entry Visa Charges
Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre Contact Form

Information to help prepare your application

Information about 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 ( 54KB PDF file)

How and where to lodge

The sponsor should lodge the nomination and visa application, supporting documentation and appropriate fees.

For a nomination to be able to be approved it must be lodged as specified below. An application lodged in any other way will be returned to you.

How your sponsor lodges the applications	Where to lodge
Post	DIAC Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre (SEPC) PO Box 9984 Sydney NSW 2001
Courier	DIAC Sydney Entertainment Processing Centre (SEPC) Level 3, 26 Lee Street Sydney NSW 2000
Fax	+61 2 8861 4301

After the sponsor lodges the nomination

The application will be considered by the department. In some case additional information may be requested 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 a refusal letter by post or email advising of the decision, reasons for the decision and information about any review rights.

Where should I go now?

See: Step 3 - Applicant Completes a Visa Application