Labour Market Testing (LMT)
LMT can look simple, but it is one of the easiest areas to get wrong.
One small misstep can doom a sponsorship process.
Labour Market Testing is a key part of many employer-sponsored visa nominations.
It is designed to show that the business has tested the Australian labour market before nominating an overseas worker. On the surface, this may seem as simple as posting a job advertisement. In practice, the requirements can be technical and mistakes can lead to delays, further questions or nomination refusal.
Labour Market Testing (LMT)
For many employers, LMT becomes a problem because the advertisement is missing required information, the timing is wrong, the evidence has not been kept properly or the recruitment process does not align with the nominated role. Sometimes businesses only discover the problem after the nomination is being prepared, which can cause frustration and lost time.
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GPS Migration Australia can help you get your LMT approach right before you lodge.
We can review your proposed advertisements, advise on timing, check the wording and help you understand what evidence should be kept for the nomination.
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reviewing draft job advertisements
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checking role title, salary, duties and location details
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advising on advertising periods and timing
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identifying whether an exemption may apply
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reviewing evidence of advertising
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preparing an LMT evidence checklist
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advising on common LMT mistakes
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supporting the nomination evidence bundle
LMT should not be treated as an afterthought. It is often one of the first things a case officer will review when assessing whether the business has properly tested the local labour market.
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Getting LMT right from the beginning can save your business time, reduce the risk of refusal and help the broader sponsorship process run more smoothly.