In today’s competitive labour market, Australian businesses often need flexibility when managing sponsored employees. Whether due to business restructuring, mergers, internal role changes, or hiring existing sponsored workers from another employer, nomination transfers can play an important role in maintaining workforce continuity.
At Orbit Global Mobility & Migration Advisory, we help Australian employers navigate the nomination transfer process smoothly while ensuring full compliance with Australian immigration laws.
A nomination transfer occurs when a sponsored employee changes employers or when a new employer takes over sponsorship responsibilities for an existing visa holder.
This commonly applies to workers holding employer-sponsored visas such as:
The new employer must lodge a fresh nomination application before the employee can continue working under the new business.
A nomination transfer may be required in situations such as:
A sponsored worker receives a new job offer from another Australian employer.
A company undergoes restructuring, acquisition, or ownership transfer.
The sponsored worker moves to a related entity or associated business.
A business wants to hire an experienced sponsored worker already living in Australia.
Under Australia’s migration rules, sponsored workers have limited time to find a new sponsor if employment ends.
This makes timely nomination transfer applications critical to:
The new sponsoring employer must meet all sponsorship requirements.
The nominated role must:
Labour Market Testing may also be required depending on the visa stream and occupation.
If the employer is not already an approved sponsor, they must first obtain SBS approval.
The new employer submits a nomination for the sponsored worker.
In some cases, the visa holder may continue working while the nomination is processed, depending on visa conditions and timing.
Businesses can quickly onboard experienced sponsored employees already in Australia.
Employers avoid lengthy international recruitment processes.
Nomination transfers help minimise disruptions to operations and projects.
Experienced sponsored workers often require less onboarding and training.
Nomination transfer applications can become complicated due to:
Professional migration support can help employers avoid costly mistakes and processing delays.
At Orbit Global Mobility & Migration Advisory, we provide strategic migration support tailored to Australian employers.
Our services include:
We work closely with employers to ensure smooth sponsorship transitions and ongoing compliance with Australian immigration requirements.
Nomination transfers are an important part of Australia’s employer-sponsored migration system, allowing businesses to retain skilled workers and maintain operational continuity.
With proper planning and professional guidance, employers can successfully manage sponsorship transitions while remaining compliant with immigration laws.
For expert assistance with nomination transfers and employer-sponsored visas, contact Orbit Global Mobility & Migration Advisory today.