Standard Business Sponsorship
Before a business can sponsor a skilled overseas worker for many employer-sponsored visas, it may need to become an approved Standard Business Sponsor.
This approval allows the business to nominate eligible workers for skilled roles where sponsorship is available.
Becoming an Approved Standard Business Sponsor
Before sponsoring a skilled overseas worker for an employer-sponsored visa, your business may first need to obtain Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) approval.
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Once approved, your business can nominate eligible workers to fill skilled roles where sponsorship is available.
New Business Visa Sponsors
For new sponsors, the process can feel unfamiliar. The business may need to provide evidence about its operations, financial position, workforce, structure and capacity to comply with sponsorship obligations. It is important to approach this step properly because sponsorship approval is the foundation for future nomination and visa applications.
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GPS Migration Australia helps businesses prepare and lodge Standard Business Sponsorship applications. We explain what is required, prepare a clear document checklist and guide you through the evidence needed to show that your business is operating lawfully and genuinely.
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assessing whether your business is ready to sponsor
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explaining the sponsorship process
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preparing the SBS application
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advising on required business documents
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reviewing ASIC, ABN, financial and operational evidence
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preparing supporting submissions where needed
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advising on sponsorship obligations
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helping you understand what comes next after approval
Becoming a Standard Business Sponsor is not just an administrative step. Once approved, your business has ongoing obligations. These may include record-keeping, notification duties and compliance responsibilities.
We help you understand these obligations before you begin sponsoring workers.
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Whether you are a small business, regional employer, school, hospitality operator, trade business or professional services firm, GPS Migration Australia can help you take the first step toward sponsoring skilled talent.