By the SponsorMap team · Last updated 2026-06-01
Because the Skills in Demand visa is tied to your sponsoring employer, losing your job is stressful — but you're not immediately out of options. There's a defined grace period.
If your employment ends, you have up to 180 days to find a new sponsoring employer, apply for a different visa, or arrange to leave Australia. During this period you can stay onshore.
You can look for a new employer who's willing to sponsor you. SponsorMap exists exactly for this — it shows companies approved to sponsor, filterable by your industry and state. A new sponsor would lodge a fresh nomination for you.
The grace period and conditions can change, and individual circumstances vary. If your job ends, talk to a registered migration agent quickly to understand your specific options and deadlines.
About this guide
This guide is maintained by the SponsorMap team and reviewed against official Australian government sources. SponsorMap's company data comes from the Department of Home Affairs list of approved sponsors. Visa rules and figures are based on the Department of Home Affairs and are updated as they change. This is general information, not migration advice — always confirm your situation with the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent.
This is general information only, not migration or legal advice. Rules change — always verify with the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent (MARA).
Last updated: 2026-06-01 · Australian Department of Home Affairs