By the SponsorMap team · Last updated 2026-06-01
When you look through SponsorMap, you'll see companies that are approved to sponsor overseas workers. There are two tiers of approval, and the difference affects how smoothly your sponsorship goes.
This is the baseline approval a company needs to sponsor someone on a 482 visa. Any eligible business can apply for it. Most sponsors are SBS.
This is a higher tier. Accredited sponsors are typically larger, established organisations with a strong compliance history. They get a streamlined, faster sponsorship process and priority processing for their nominations and visa applications.
If a company is an accredited sponsor, your application may be processed faster and with less friction. But being an SBS is perfectly fine too — it just means the standard process applies. Either way, the company can legally sponsor you.
Every company in the SponsorMap directory has been approved to sponsor — that's the whole point of the directory. What it doesn't tell you is whether they're currently hiring or willing to sponsor your specific role, so always verify directly with the company.
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