Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494) reference checklist

Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

• Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)Show details for Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)

  Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
• National identity cardShow details for National identity card

  Also provide: a national identity card, if you have one.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
• Proof of change of nameShow details for Proof of change of name

  Also provide: proof of change of name.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Show details for Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Documents that prove a change of name include: a marriage or divorce certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
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     Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Show details for Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Documents that prove a change of name include: change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
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     Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Show details for Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Documents that prove a change of name include: documents that show other names you have been known by.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
• Documents showing you are exempt from the age eligibility criteriaShow details for Documents showing you are exempt from the age eligibility criteria

  If you are 45 years of age or older and eligible for an age exemption, provide documents to show you are exempt from the age eligibility criteria.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Age exemption documents

  The visa page points to legislative instruments for the age exemptions but does not name the documents that evidence them.

• Suitable skills assessment by the relevant assessing authorityShow details for Suitable skills assessment by the relevant assessing authority

  You need to provide documents that prove your skills and qualifications including: a suitable skills assessment by the relevant assessing authority, if required. We don't accept a skills assessment obtained for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills and qualifications documents

  The visa page also sets out exemptions from the skills assessment criterion under Eligibility > Have a positive skills assessment.

• Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumeShow details for Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume

  You need to provide documents that prove your skills and qualifications including: your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills and qualifications documents
• Qualifications and proof of work experienceShow details for Qualifications and proof of work experience

  You need to provide documents that prove your skills and qualifications including: qualifications and proof of work experience such as employment references, if required.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills and qualifications documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Employment references

     Show details for Employment references

     You need to provide documents that prove your skills and qualifications including: qualifications and proof of work experience such as employment references, if required.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills and qualifications documents
• Documents from Australian authorities showing registration or licensingShow details for Documents from Australian authorities showing registration or licensing

  You need to provide documents that prove your skills and qualifications including: documents from relevant Australian authorities that show you hold necessary registrations or licences, or will be able to meet necessary registration and licensing requirements.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skills and qualifications documents
• Proof of Competent EnglishShow details for Proof of Competent English

  Provide documents that show you have Competent English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › English language documents

  The Labour Agreement stream page instead states the level of English specified in the labour agreement.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of Competent English)

     Show details for Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of Competent English)

     To prove you have competent English, show us evidence of one of the following: that you are a citizen of, and hold a valid passport issued by, one of the following countries: Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America.

     View Home Affairs source› Competent Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/competent-english
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     English language test result at competent English level

     Show details for English language test result at competent English level

     To prove you have competent English, show us evidence of one of the following: you achieved one of the test scores in Table 1 or Table 2, in the 3 years before your visa application, depending on the visa subclass.

     View Home Affairs source› Competent English › Table 1 and Table 2https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/competent-english
• Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)Show details for Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)

  Provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16 years.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documents

  The visa page also states that for immigration purposes Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue, and that state or territory certificates are not accepted.

• AFP National Police Check application (purpose code 33)Show details for AFP National Police Check application (purpose code 33)

  Complete the Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check application form.

  View Home Affairs source› How to get a police certificate › Australian certificatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/glossary/how-to-get-police-certificate
• Overseas police certificateShow details for Overseas police certificate

  Also provide: an overseas police certificate from every country, including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documents

  The department publishes the issuing authority and process for each country under its overseas locations listing.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Penal check letter

     Show details for Penal check letter

     Also provide: if required, penal check letters are available by contacting [email protected] and include the words “Front end load – Penal Check Letter” in the subject line of your email.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documents
• Military service records or discharge papersShow details for Military service records or discharge papers

  Also provide: military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documents
• Military certificateShow details for Military certificate

  You may need to provide a military certificate with your visa application.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Other supporting documents › Military certificateshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Signed or accepted Australian Values StatementShow details for Signed or accepted Australian Values Statement

  Applicants for most temporary, provisional and permanent visas must: read the Life in Australia booklet, then sign or accept the Australian Values Statement.

  View Home Affairs source› Australian values › Read the Life in Australia booklethttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/australian-values

  The visa page states this applies to applicants 16 years of age or older under Eligibility > Sign the Australian values statement.

• Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessmentShow details for Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment

  After you apply we may ask you to: complete Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf

  The character requirements page lists this among documents the department may ask for after an application is made; the 494 visa page does not list it.

• Form 1563 Statement of CharacterShow details for Form 1563 Statement of Character

  After you apply we may ask you to: complete a Form 1563 – Statement of Character.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1563.pdf
• Form 1399 Declaration of ServiceShow details for Form 1399 Declaration of Service

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a military certificate and/or a Form 1399 - Declaration of Service.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1399.pdf
• Letter of good conduct from an employerShow details for Letter of good conduct from an employer

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a letter of good conduct from an employer.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Health examinationsShow details for Health examinations

  You need to have health examinations. You can complete them before you apply or you can wait until after you apply.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Organise health exams
• HAP ID and list of examinationsShow details for HAP ID and list of examinations

  We may ask you to have health examinations. If we do, we will give you: a list of the examinations you must have, an identifier we call a HAP ID.

  View Home Affairs source› Arrange your health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations
• Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)Show details for Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)

  Under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, you may be required to provide personal identifiers as part of the visa application process.

  View Home Affairs source› Biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

  The 494 visa page states under Step by step > After you apply that the department might ask for biometrics.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Travel document to bring to a biometrics collection appointment

     Show details for Travel document to bring to a biometrics collection appointment

     Make sure you bring your valid travel document, such as the passport linked to your visa application, to your appointment, otherwise VFS will generally not be able to collect your biometrics.

     View Home Affairs source› Biometrics › How to provide your biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
• Identity documents for your partnerShow details for Identity documents for your partner

  Provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
• Character documents for your partnerShow details for Character documents for your partner

  Provide: character documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
• Current marriage certificateShow details for Current marriage certificate

  Provide either: your current marriage certificate.

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• Evidence of a de facto relationship of at least 12 monthsShow details for Evidence of a de facto relationship of at least 12 months

  Provide either: enough documents to prove your partner has been in a de facto relationship with you for at least 12 months before you apply.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Joint bank account statements

     Show details for Joint bank account statements

     Documents that prove a de facto relationship include: joint bank account statements.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
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     Billing accounts in joint names

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     Documents that prove a de facto relationship include: billing accounts in joint names.

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  3. 3.
     Joint leases or mortgages

     Show details for Joint leases or mortgages

     Documents that prove a de facto relationship include: joint leases or mortgages.

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  4. 4.
     Documents showing you have both lived at the same address

     Show details for Documents showing you have both lived at the same address

     Documents that prove a de facto relationship include: documents that show you have both lived at the same address.

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• Proof your partner has Functional EnglishShow details for Proof your partner has Functional English

  You must show that your partner has Functional English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of Functional English)

     Show details for Passport of a listed English-speaking country (as proof of Functional English)

     To prove you have functional English, show us evidence of one of the following: you are a citizen of, and hold a valid passport issued by, one of the following countries: Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America.

     View Home Affairs source› Functional Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english
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     Degree, diploma or trade certificate taught in English

     Show details for Degree, diploma or trade certificate taught in English

     To prove you have functional English, show us evidence of one of the following: you completed a degree, a higher degree, a diploma or a trade certificate in an institution in or outside Australia that required at least 2 years of full-time study or training, and all instructions were in English.

     View Home Affairs source› Functional Englishhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english
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     Record of education at an institution where instruction was in English

     Show details for Record of education at an institution where instruction was in English

     To prove you have functional English, show us evidence of one of the following: you completed education at the institutions for the study times set out at Table 1.

     View Home Affairs source› Functional English › Table 1https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english
  4. 4.
     English language test result at functional English level

     Show details for English language test result at functional English level

     To prove you have functional English, show us evidence of one of the following: you achieved one of the test scores in Table 2 or Table 3 in the 12 months before your visa application.

     View Home Affairs source› Functional English › Table 2 and Table 3https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english
• Identity documents for each dependant under 18Show details for Identity documents for each dependant under 18

  For every dependant under 18 years who is applying with you provide: identity documents (if your child is under 5 years old you can include them in the application without a passport).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents
• Character documents for a dependant under 18Show details for Character documents for a dependant under 18

  For every dependant under 18 years who is applying with you provide: character documents, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents
• Consent for a child under 18 to come to AustraliaShow details for Consent for a child under 18 to come to Australia

  You must get consent for the child to come to Australia from anyone who: has a legal right to decide where the child lives and is not coming to Australia with the child.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

     Show details for Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

     They must complete either: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf

     The 494 visa page names this form under Parental responsibility documents; the linked URL is the form itself.

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     Statutory declaration of consent for a child

     Show details for Statutory declaration of consent for a child

     They must complete either: a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documents
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     Identity document of the person giving consent

     Show details for Identity document of the person giving consent

     Include a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a: passport, driver’s licence.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documents
• Identity documents for each dependant 18 and overShow details for Identity documents for each dependant 18 and over

  For every dependant 18 years and over who is applying with you provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Documents about a dependant's other relationshipsShow details for Documents about a dependant's other relationships

  For every dependant 18 years and over who is applying with you provide: documents about other relationships, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Character documents for a dependant 18 and overShow details for Character documents for a dependant 18 and over

  For every dependant 18 years and over who is applying with you provide: character documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Proof that a dependant 18 and over is a family member or dependent on youShow details for Proof that a dependant 18 and over is a family member or dependent on you

  You need to prove that this person is a family member and/or dependent on you.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Form 47a Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over

     Show details for Form 47a Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over

     Provide: a completed Form 47a Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/47a.pdf

     The 494 visa page names this form under Dependants over 18 documents; the linked URL is the form itself.

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     Proof of your relationship with the family member or dependant

     Show details for Proof of your relationship with the family member or dependant

     Provide: proof of your relationship with the family member and/or dependant such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Proof of financial dependency for at least 12 monthsShow details for Proof of financial dependency for at least 12 months

  You must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Proof the dependant lives with you

     Show details for Proof the dependant lives with you

     You could provide: proof they live with you.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
  2. 2.
     The dependant's tax records

     Show details for The dependant's tax records

     You could provide: their tax records.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
  3. 3.
     Proof the dependant is currently studying

     Show details for Proof the dependant is currently studying

     You could provide: proof they are currently studying.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Proof a dependant 18 and over has Functional EnglishShow details for Proof a dependant 18 and over has Functional English

  You must show that your family member and/or dependant has Functional English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents
• Nomination Transaction Reference Number (TRN) from your employerShow details for Nomination Transaction Reference Number (TRN) from your employer

  Ask your employer for the TRN. You need it to apply for the visa.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Get the nomination Transaction Reference Number
• Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipientShow details for Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient

  To nominate someone to: receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf
• Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt personShow details for Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person

  To nominate someone to: provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf
• Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answersShow details for Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers

  Complete Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Mistakes on your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1023.pdf
• English translation of every non-English documentShow details for English translation of every non-English document

  Have all non-English documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prepare your documents › Translate

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Translator's details on each translation

     Show details for Translator's details on each translation

     But on each translation, they must include their: full name, address and telephone number, qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prepare your documents › Translate
• Evidence the sponsoring business is legally established and currently operatingShow details for Evidence the sponsoring business is legally established and currently operating

  To become a standard business sponsor, your business must be legally established and currently operating.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Have a legally established and currently operating businesshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate

     Show details for Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate

     To prove your business is legally established provide either: an Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate if you are an Australian-based employer.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate

     Show details for Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate

     To prove your business is legally established provide either: an Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate if you are an overseas business registered to operate in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     Evidence of registration in the country you operate in

     Show details for Evidence of registration in the country you operate in

     To prove your business is legally established provide either: evidence of registration in the country you operate in if you do not currently operate in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     ASIC Business Names Details extract

     Show details for ASIC Business Names Details extract

     If your business has a registered business or trading name, provide a copy of the Business Names Details extract from Australian Securities and Investment Commission's (ASIC) business name register.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     ASIC company extract

     Show details for ASIC company extract

     If your business is a company, provide either: an Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) company extract (listing registration details for the Australian Company Number).

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     ASX listing registration

     Show details for ASX listing registration

     If your business is a company, provide either: an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listing registration (if applicable).

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     Signature and parties pages of a trust, franchise or joint venture arrangement

     Show details for Signature and parties pages of a trust, franchise or joint venture arrangement

     If applicable, provide the signature page of, and the pages listing the parties, to: a trust arrangement, franchise, joint venture arrangement.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     Profit and loss statements

     Show details for Profit and loss statements

     If you are a larger or an established business that has operated over a number of years, provide: profit and loss statements.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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     Annual report for the most recently concluded financial year

     Show details for Annual report for the most recently concluded financial year

     If you are a larger or an established business that has operated over a number of years, provide: annual report for the most recently concluded financial year.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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      Tax returns for the most recently concluded financial year

      Show details for Tax returns for the most recently concluded financial year

      If you are a small or a recently established business, provide: tax returns for the most recently concluded financial year.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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      Recent business activity statements (BAS)

      Show details for Recent business activity statements (BAS)

      If you are a small or a recently established business, provide: recent business activity statements (BAS).

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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      Recent business bank statements

      Show details for Recent business bank statements

      If you are a small or a recently established business, provide: recent bank statements.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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      Business plan with contracts and bank statements

      Show details for Business plan with contracts and bank statements

      If you are a new business, provide, as a minimum, a business plan that includes: contracts to provide services to the business, business bank statements covering the period of operation.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
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      Evidence of intention or contractual obligation to set up in Australia

      Show details for Evidence of intention or contractual obligation to set up in Australia

      If your business is not yet operating in Australia, show your intention to set up in Australia or that you have a contractual obligation to set up in Australia: a company or business expansion plan, an agreement to enter into a joint venture, a contract between you and a party in Australia.

      View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
• Written attestation about employing local labourShow details for Written attestation about employing local labour

  You must attest in writing (as part of your application form) that you have a strong record of, or a demonstrated commitment to employing local labour.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Attestationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
• The nominee's identifying details and visa referencesShow details for The nominee's identifying details and visa references

  Provide the nominee's: full name, date of birth, Transaction Reference Number (TRN), Application ID or Visa Grant Number for all visas they already hold or have applied for.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identification of employee and the employment location
• Postcode of the location where the nominated occupation will be performedShow details for Postcode of the location where the nominated occupation will be performed

  Provide the nominee's: the postcode relating to the location of the nominated occupation.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identification of employee and the employment location

  The department publishes the postcodes that make up designated regional areas on its eligible regional areas page.

• Names of accompanying members of the family unitShow details for Names of accompanying members of the family unit

  Provide the nominee's: names of all known members of the family unit who will accompany them.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Identification of employee and the employment location
• Signed written contract of employmentShow details for Signed written contract of employment

  A copy of the employment contract signed and dated by both parties, unless the occupation is exempt in accordance with the legislative instrument.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Contract of employment
• Evidence you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR)Show details for Evidence you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR)

  Provide evidence that you will pay: the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) for the position.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempt

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Applicable Fair Work, state industrial or transitional instrument

     Show details for Applicable Fair Work, state industrial or transitional instrument

     You may need to provide: the applicable Fair Work instrument, state industrial instrument or transitional instrument that applies. This includes the relevant salary level or classification that applies.

     View Home Affairs source› Salary requirements to nominate a worker › Annual market salary rate › Determining the AMSRhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/salary-requirements
  2. 2.
     Employment documents for an equivalent Australian worker

     Show details for Employment documents for an equivalent Australian worker

     You may need to provide: relevant employment documents, which may include payslips or employment contracts for an equivalent Australian worker.

     View Home Affairs source› Salary requirements to nominate a worker › Annual market salary rate › Determining the AMSRhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/salary-requirements
  3. 3.
     Relevant market salary information

     Show details for Relevant market salary information

     You may need to provide: relevant information, which may include: jobs and skills Australia occupation and industry profiles.

     View Home Affairs source› Salary requirements to nominate a worker › Annual market salary rate › Determining the AMSRhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/salary-requirements

     Such as: Job advertisements specifying salary arrangements, Remuneration survey by a reputable organisation, Written advice from a union or employer association.

• Evidence the salary is at least the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)Show details for Evidence the salary is at least the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)

  Provide evidence that you will pay: at a rate equal (excluding benefits) to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempt

  The department's salary requirements page sets out the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold figures that apply to nomination applications lodged in each year.

• Evidence of an annual salary of AUD250,000 or moreShow details for Evidence of an annual salary of AUD250,000 or more

  Provide evidence that you will pay: the employee an annual salary of AUD250,000 or more.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempt
• Detailed statement explaining how the AMSR was determinedShow details for Detailed statement explaining how the AMSR was determined

  You must provide a detailed statement explaining the following where applicable: Why there is a difference between the AMSR and the nominee's proposed salary.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempt
• Copies of the advertising used for labour market testingShow details for Copies of the advertising used for labour market testing

  When sponsors nominate an applicant they must provide a copy of the advertising material used to advertise the position (that is, copies of all advertisements that meet the advertising requirements).

  View Home Affairs source› Labour market testing › Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) Core Skills stream and Specialist Skills stream and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Employer Sponsored stream labour market testinghttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/labour-market-testing

  The visa page states under the sponsor tab that a nomination will be refused where this evidence is not provided.

• Information about redundancies or retrenchments in the nominated occupationShow details for Information about redundancies or retrenchments in the nominated occupation

  Note: information about these redundancies or retrenchments must also be provided with the nomination.

  View Home Affairs source› Labour market testing › Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) Core Skills stream and Specialist Skills stream and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Employer Sponsored stream labour market testinghttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/labour-market-testing
• Evidence that the nominated position is genuineShow details for Evidence that the nominated position is genuine

  Show that the nominated position exists and that it is what you say it will be.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Duty statement for the nominated position

     Show details for Duty statement for the nominated position

     Documents you could provide include: a duty statement of the responsibilities of the nominated position (duties should not just be copied from ANZSCO, although they should substantially align with the tasks listed in ANZSCO).

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
  2. 2.
     Organisational structure chart

     Show details for Organisational structure chart

     Documents you could provide include: a structure chart showing how the position fits into the business and the full names of current employees and details of any visas held.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
  3. 3.
     Description of the business and how the position fits

     Show details for Description of the business and how the position fits

     Documents you could provide include: a brief description of the nature of the business and how the nominated position fits within it.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
  4. 4.
     Proof the position existed, or plans that created it

     Show details for Proof the position existed, or plans that created it

     Documents you could provide include: proof that the position existed before you lodged the nomination or if the position is new, any related plans for expansion that may have created the new position.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
  5. 5.
     Information about who used to perform the tasks

     Show details for Information about who used to perform the tasks

     Documents you could provide include: information about who used to perform the tasks of the position.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
  6. 6.
     Evidence of a transparent recruitment process

     Show details for Evidence of a transparent recruitment process

     Documents you could provide include: evidence that the position has gone through a transparent recruitment process including the number of candidates interviewed and why they were not suitable.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
  7. 7.
     Copies of contracts or leases

     Show details for Copies of contracts or leases

     If possible, your evidence should be independently verifiable, for example: copies of contracts or leases.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
  8. 8.
     Purchase orders from third parties

     Show details for Purchase orders from third parties

     If possible, your evidence should be independently verifiable, for example: purchase orders from third parties.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuine
• Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstancesShow details for Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances

  You can also complete and upload Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › After you apply › Tell us if things changehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1022.pdf

Other official guidance for this visa

• Translation

  Have all non-English documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source

• Certification

  Scan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.

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• Police certificates

  For immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

  View Home Affairs source

• Health

  Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.

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• Forms

  To nominate someone to: provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.

  View Home Affairs source