Becoming a Standard Business Sponsor
In today’s competitive business landscape, accessing global talent can significantly enhance your organisation’s growth and innovation. Becoming a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) in Australia provides your company with an opportunity to sponsor skilled overseas professionals, enriching your team with expertise that may not be readily available locally. Here’s why sponsorship is a strategic move, what you’ll need to get started, and how to manage compliance effectively.
Why Become a Standard Business Sponsor?
Becoming an SBS opens doors to a broader talent pool, ensuring your company remains innovative and competitive. Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to growth and diversity, allowing your business to benefit from global perspectives and specialised skills. This can lead directly to increased productivity, enhanced innovation, and ultimately, greater profitability.
Basic Requirements for Standard Business Sponsorship
To qualify as a Standard Business Sponsor, your company must:
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- Be a lawfully operating business with a strong track record.
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- Prove financial stability to support sponsored employees.
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- Provide evidence of a genuine need for overseas skilled workers.
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- Comply with relevant Australian employment and immigration laws.
Meeting these requirements shows your commitment to lawful and responsible sponsorship, benefiting both your business and the community.
Understanding Compliance and Your Responsibilities
Compliance with Australian immigration regulations is crucial. As a sponsor, your obligations include:
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- Providing equitable employment terms and conditions.
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- Maintaining accurate employment records for sponsored employees.
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- Report any changes or issues promptly to immigration authorities.
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- Ensuring ongoing adherence to sponsorship obligations.
Proper compliance safeguards your business against legal risks, protecting your company’s reputation and operations.
Partnering with Immi Response: Continuous Support & Guidance
Navigating the complexities of business sponsorship doesn’t need to be daunting. When you partner with Immi Response, you’re not just securing initial support—you’re gaining continuous, proactive assistance for a full five years.
Our dedicated team offers:
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- Initial consultation and thorough application assistance.
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- Ongoing compliance monitoring and advisory.
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- Regular updates on immigration law changes.
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- Immediate support for audits and documentation reviews.
This ensures you remain compliant, confident, and capable of maximising the benefits of your sponsorship.
The Immi Response Promise
At Immi Response, we take pride in supporting your business every step of the way. Our relationship doesn’t end with securing your sponsorship approval—it’s just the beginning of a five-year partnership committed to your success.
Are you ready to take your business to the next level by becoming a Standard Business Sponsor?
Contact Immi Response today, and let’s open doors to global talent together.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is approval from the Department of Home Affairs allowing an Australian business to sponsor overseas skilled workers for certain visa types, such as the 482 visa.
Approval is generally valid for 5 years, allowing your business to nominate overseas workers during that period.
Your business must be legally established, financially viable, and able to show a genuine need for the nominated position.
Yes—start-ups can apply, but may need to provide additional evidence of viability, such as business plans, contracts, or financial forecasts.
Sponsors must comply with record-keeping, notification, and non-discriminatory recruitment requirements, and must not pass certain costs to the sponsored employee.
Yes—failure to meet sponsorship obligations or compliance breaches can result in suspension or cancellation.
Yes—your business must have current SBS approval before lodging any nomination applications.
Processing times vary, but can be as fast as 1–3 weeks if all evidence is correct and complete.
Yes—the government application fee is currently $420, and professional service fees may also apply.
es—Immi Response prepares renewal applications and can review compliance to ensure smooth approval.