Accredited Sponsorship
Achieve Accredited Sponsor status with Better Life Migration. Ideal for large Australian employers needing 482 visa workers, offering faster visa processing and access to skilled overseas talent.
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Accredited Sponsorship
An accredited sponsor receives priority when DHA process Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) (SESR) application. Applications lodged by Accredited Sponsors receive preferential treatment by the immigration department resulting in faster turn-around times.
What are the requirements for Sponsorship Accreditation?
In order to qualify for Accredited Status, a sponsor must meet all the requirements for Standard Business Sponsorship and meet all of the following additional characteristics of one of the four categories:
Category 1: Commonwealth, state and territory government agencies
- Be an Australian government (Commonwealth, state or territory) department or agency.
- The workforce must comprise at least 75% of Australian workers.
Category 2: Australian Trusted Traders
Australian Trusted Trader accreditation provides Australian importing and exporting businesses with the opportunity to earn free accreditation and benefit from streamlined customs processes. To find out more about becoming an Australian Trusted Trader.
Please visit: https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/trustedtrader
- The workforce must comprise at least 75% of Australian workers.
- All 457 and 482 visa holders must be engaged under a written employment contract that includes at least the minimum employment entitlements as required under the National Employment Standards (unless their occupation is exempt from this requirement).
- All Australian employees paid in accordance with an Enterprise Agreement or an internal salary table that reflects the current market salary rates for all occupations in their business.
Category 3: Low volume usage (of the 457 and 482 programmes) and a high percentage of Australian workers (at least 85%)
- Have Australian workers comprising at least 85% of their workforce in Australia.
- Have an annual turnover of at least AUD four million annual turnovers for the last two years.
- Are not a sole trader or partnership (some exceptions apply).
- Have been a 457/482 sponsor for at least one year.
- Have a non-approval rate of less than 3% for the last year.
- Engage all 457/482 holders as employees under a written contract that meets National Employment Standards (where applicable).
- Have all Australian employees paid in accordance with an Enterprise Agreement or an internal salary table that reflects the current market salary rates.
- Have no adverse monitoring outcomes.
Category 4: High volume usage (of the 457 or 482 (SID) programmes) and medium percentage of Australian workers (at least 75%)
- Have Australian workers comprising at least 75% of their workforce in Australia.
- Have been a 457/482 sponsor for at least one year.
- Have nominated at least 10 primary 457/482 visa holder in last two years.
- Have an annual turnover of at least AUD four million annual turnovers for the last two years.
- Are not a sole trader or partnership (some exceptions apply).
- Have a non-approval rate of less than 3% for the last year.
- Engage all 457/482 holders as employees under a written contract that meets National Employment Standards (where applicable).
- Have all Australian employees paid in accordance with an Enterprise. Agreement or an internal salary table that reflects the current market salary rates.
- Have no adverse monitoring outcomes.
Category 5: Major investment in Australia
- Have made a major investment in Australia (of at least AUD50M) which has directly generated Australian employment.
- Are not a sole trader or a partnership.
- Have nominations approved for at least one primary Temporary Skill Shortage or subclass 457 visa holder in the last year.
- Have a non-approval rate of less than 3% for the last year.
- Have no adverse monitoring outcomes.
- Have all employees paid in accordance with an Enterprise Agreement or an internal salary table that reflects the current market salary rates.
- Engage all Temporary Skill Shortage and/or subclass 457 visa holders as employees under a written contract that meets National Employment Standards where they apply.
- How long does the SID 482 visa process take?
- For current visa processing times please refer to the information on the Department of Home Affairs website.
What are the costs associated with applying for sponsorship accreditation?
- 482 sponsorship application fee – $420
- Professional fees for migration services are charged separately. These fees can vary depending on the level of service and your specific needs.
What are the benefits of sponsorship accreditation?
- Sponsor: The business can sponsor overseas workers to fill skills shortages for the duration of their sponsorship.
- Priority processing: Sponsors who are accredited will receive priority processing of all SID nomination and visa applications, with the majority of the application being processed in less than five days.
- Advertising concessions: Accredited sponsors are permitted to advertise positions on their own business website to meet the labour market testing requirements.
- Character concessions: Visa applicants do not have to provide police clearances if the business is an accredited sponsor.
How we can help you with the sponsorship process?
We specialise in employer-sponsored applications and have a proven track record assisting businesses of all sizes, from small and medium enterprises to Fortune 500 and ASX-listed companies. Our services include:
- Sponsorship Process Assistance: Helping your business become an accredited sponsor.
- Nomination Process Assistance: Ensuring the nominated occupation, salary and role meet the requirements.
- Document Preparation: Guiding you in gathering and organising all necessary documents for a complete application.
- Application Preparation and Lodgement: Preparing and lodging the application accurately and promptly.
- Ongoing Support: Providing continuous assistance and updates throughout the application process to ensure a smooth experience.
- Compliance and Updates: Keeping track of regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance, and updating you on any policy changes.
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