Step By Step Guide on Temporary Activities Sponsor
If your business seeks to sponsor overseas applicants for specific visa subclasses, you must first apply to become a Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS). Once approved, this sponsorship lasts for a period of 5 years. The article below outlines the requirements and process for becoming a TAS.
When should you become a temporary activities sponsor (TAS)?
You need to become a temporary activities sponsor if you want to sponsor overseas applicants for any of the following visas:
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (Subclass 403) under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream.
Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408) (specific streams and circumstances).
What are the Requirements to Become a Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS)?
To qualify for approval, your entity must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a Certain Type of Organisation
Eligible organisations include:
Australian organisations: Lawfully operating entities in Australia, such as:
Partnerships
Companies
Joint ventures
Not-for-profit organisations
Unincorporated associations
Cooperatives
Government agencies: Agencies of the Commonwealth or State/Territory.
Foreign government agencies: Organisations conducted under the auspices of a foreign government operating in Australia, including:
Diplomatic or consular missions.
Foreign tourist and media bureaus.
Sporting organisations: Entities that administer or promote sports or sporting events.
Religious institutions: Bodies promoting religious objectives and complying with the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Superyacht operators: Individuals or organisations involved in the operation of superyachts.
2. No Adverse Information
There must be no adverse information known to Immigration about the sponsored applicant or associated individuals that cannot be reasonably disregarded.
3. Compliance with Sponsorship Obligations
The sponsor must demonstrate the capacity to comply with all sponsorship obligations, which may vary depending on the visa subclass and activity type. This involves assessing the entity's ongoing viability and financial strength.
What are the Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS) Obligations?
Below is a general list of temporary activities sponsors (TAS) obligations that sponsors must adhere to:
Cooperate with inspectors.
Maintain and provide records and information to the Minister.
Notify the Department of certain events or changes.
Cover costs related to locating and removing unlawful non-citizens.
What are the specific sponsorship obligations for tAS?
For Training Visa (SC 407) Visa Holders
Sponsors of subclass 407 visa holders must:
Ensure the visa holder undertakes the job, program, or activity described in their application.
Provide a reasonable standard of accommodation for the visa holder.
For Temporary Activity (SC 408) Visa Holders
Sponsors of subclass 408 visa holders must:
Ensure the visa holder undertakes the job, program, or activity described in their application.
Provide a reasonable standard of accommodation.
Cover travel costs for sponsored visa holders.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
For employers who wish to sponsor their employees under one of the abovementioned visa subclasses, it is highly encouraged that you, as the employer, understand the full visa process. At Agape Henry Crux, our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers and our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can book a Migration Planning Session consultation to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin, and Malay. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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