Accredited Sponsors receive priority processing, reduced Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements, and police clearance exemptions for overseas workers, making hiring faster and easier.
Becoming an Accredited Sponsor
Employers with Accredited Sponsorship status benefit from priority processing for all Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visas. Most applications under this category are processed in under five days.
Accredited Sponsorship is ideal for businesses that frequently use the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482) program, offering faster processing times and certain exemptions from standard Labour Market Testing requirements.
Benefits of Accredited Sponsorship
1. Priority Processing
Accredited sponsors receive expedited processing for Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) nomination and visa applications, reducing waiting times significantly.
2. Labour Market Testing (LMT) Relaxation
Accredited sponsors can meet LMT requirements by posting job advertisements on their own website, instead of relying solely on national recruitment platforms.
3. Police Clearance Exemptions
Applicants sponsored by an accredited sponsor do not need to provide overseas police clearances for every country they have resided in, if the sponsor attests to their good character. This helps streamline the visa approval process.
Requirements for Sponsorship Accreditation
1. Commonwealth, State, and Territory Government Agencies
- At least 75% of the workforce must be Australian workers.
2. Australian Trusted Traders
- At least 75% of the workforce must be Australian workers.
- Engage all TSS/SID visa holders as employees under a written contract of employment that meets National Employment Standards (NES).
- Pay all Australian employees in accordance with an Enterprise Agreement or internal salary table reflecting current market salary rates.
3. Low Volume Usage & High Percentage of Australian Workers (85% or More)
- At least 85% of the workforce must be Australian workers.
- The business must not be a sole trader or partnership (exceptions apply for large partnerships).
- Annual turnover of at least A$4M for the last two years.
- Must have been a Standard Business Sponsor for at least one year.
- Have at least one approved TSS/SID visa nomination in the past year.
- Maintain a nomination non-approval rate of less than 3%.
- Must have no adverse monitoring outcomes.
- Must engage all TSS/SID visa holders under a written contract that meets NES where applicable.
4. High Volume Usage & Medium Percentage of Australian Workers (75% or More)
- At least 75% of the workforce must be Australian workers.
- The business must not be a sole trader or partnership (exceptions apply for large partnerships).
- Annual turnover of at least A$4M for the last two years.
- Must have been a Standard Business Sponsor for at least two years.
- Have at least 10 approved TSS/SID SC482 nominations in the past two years.
- Maintain a nomination non-approval rate of less than 3%.
- Must have no adverse monitoring outcomes.
- Must engage all TSS/SID visa holders under a written contract that meets NES where applicable.
Why Choose Global Vision Migration?
At Global Vision Migration, we provide expert guidance and end-to-end assistance for businesses seeking Accredited Sponsorship. Our services include:
- Assessing your business’s eligibility for Accreditation.
- Preparing and submitting your application.
- Assisting with TSS/SID visa nominations and visa applications.
- Ensuring compliance with sponsorship obligations.
Book an appointment with Global Vision Migration today and let us help you secure Accredited Sponsorship status with ease.
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FAQs for Accredited Sponsorship (TSS 482 Visa)
Most Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa applications under Accredited Sponsorship are processed in less than five days, compared to weeks for standard sponsors.
Businesses must meet workforce composition requirements (75-85% Australian workers), maintain a high visa approval rate, have an annual turnover of at least $4M, and demonstrate a strong compliance history.
Yes, but Accredited Sponsors can post job ads on their own website instead of relying on national recruitment platforms, saving time and effort.
Faster visa processing and streamlined compliance make it easier for businesses to attract and retain top global talent, reducing hiring delays and operational disruptions.
Industries with high-skilled workforce shortages, including hospitality, healthcare, IT, construction, and engineering, gain the most from the expedited visa processing and relaxed requirements.
