Step 2: Labour Agreement Application
Using your endorsement letter, you then apply to the Department of Home Affairs for a DAMA Labour Agreement. This agreement outlines the specific occupations, concessions, and caps for visa nominations your business can access.
The application must be clear, complete, and backed by strong evidence of your labour requirements.
Step 3: Nominate and Sponsor Workers
Once the labour agreement is approved, your business can nominate workers for specific visa subclasses. The workers will then apply for their visa under your sponsorship.
These include:
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) (for permanent residency)
Throughout this process, businesses are expected to maintain good standing with workplace laws and provide fair work conditions.