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ARTICLE · 09 NOVEMBER 2023

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Changing sponsors on a 482 visa

482 visa holders must ensure that changing sponsors does not breach work restrictions (condition 8607).

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Primary 482 visa holders are allowed to change sponsors (employers) after the grant of their 482 visa. To do so, they have to ensure that they comply with the requirements outlined in this article so they are not in breach of the work restrictions ( condition 8607) imposed on their visa.

Process to change sponsors on a 482 visa

There are many reasons why 482 visa holders may want to change sponsors such as receiving a better offer from a different employer, termination of employment or they are simply looking for a change.

From a sponsor's perspective

The new sponsor must be willing to lodge a new nomination to transfer the time remaining on the main applicant's visa under the 482 visa program. The new sponsor will be required to be an approved sponsor by the Department of Home Affairs.

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