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title: "Step-by-Step Guide: How to Sponsor a Worker Under the New 482 Visa"
description: Learn how to sponsor a skilled worker under the 2025 482 visa—from becoming a sponsor to lodging the application, step by step.
---

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# [Step-by-Step Guide: How to Sponsor a Worker Under the New 482 Visa](https://sevencorp.com.au/blog/step-by-step-guide-how-to-sponsor-a-worker-under-the-new-482-visa)

 Written by [Seven Corp](https://sevencorp.com.au/blog/author/seven-corp) | Sep 25, 2025 12:45:01 AM

To sponsor a worker under the 482 visa in 2025, employers must:

1. Become an approved sponsor.
2. Nominate an eligible role.
3. Ensure the worker meets English and salary requirements.
4. Lodge the visa application.

#### Step 1 – Apply to Become a Sponsor

- Choose **Standard Business Sponsorship** or **Labour Agreement **from **New Applications**.
- Provide business documents and meet compliance rules.

#### Step 2 – Nominate the Role

- Select an occupation, typically from the **CSOL**.
- Show evidence of **Labour Market Testing** (job advertising).

#### Step 3 – Check Worker Requirements

- Relevant skills and qualifications.
- Salary: at least **AU$76,515** or market rate.

#### Step 4 – Lodge the Visa Application

- Worker applies with your nomination.
- Provide supporting documents.
- Decision time: usually a few months.*

** Processing times according to current service standards as of September-2025.*

#### Example

A Perth construction company became a sponsor, nominated a carpenter, and had the worker on site within 8 weeks under the 482 visa.

#### Final Thought

Sponsorship can feel complex, but with the right guidance it’s straightforward.

**Need help sponsoring under the new 482?**  
Seven Corp has guided 600+ employers — book your free consultation.

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