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 undertake the activity.

To make a nomination, the sponsor must have either:

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

Nomination form

The sponsor must complete the nomination form.
See: Form 1378 Nomination for a temporary resident position (334KB PDF File)

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 ( 52KB PDF file)

Nomination fee

There is a non-refundable fee for this application.
See: Specialist Entry Visa Charges

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

How and where to apply

The sponsor can lodge the application form, documentation and appropriate fee:

• by post
• by courier
• in person
• by fax.

The application with any supporting documentation must be lodged in Australia directly with the ACT Specialist Temporary Entry Processing Section.
See: Specialist Temporary Entry Processing Centre

After the sponsor lodges the application

The application will be considered by the department. In some cases you 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.

See: Step 3 - Applicant Applies for the Visa