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How do I sponsor a migrant worker?

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What you can do in the sponsorship management system


This page explains key functions of the sponsorship management system and where you can access them. You can find details of more features in the user manual.

View and edit sponsor and user profile

In this section you can view your user list, which includes:

  • adding and deleting users; and
  • editing user profiles.

You can edit your sponsor profile, which includes:

  • changing your circumstances, including organisation details and accreditation or registration status;
  • appointing or removing a representative;
  • amending details of your organisation structure; and
  • updating criminal convictions.

You can view your sponsor summary, which includes:

  • your organisation details;
  • your sponsor licence number;
  • your users, representatives, key contact and authorising officer;
  • the tiers and categories for which you are licensed; and
  • your sponsor rating and certificate of sponsorship allocation.

You can also request next year's allocation of certificates of sponsorship.

View certificates of sponsorship

In this section you can:

  • view active certificates of sponsorship;
  • view certificates that are ready to be assigned;
  • view certificates that are in progress;
  • view certificates with outstanding payments;
  • view certificates that have been cancelled; and
  • view old certificates

Create and assign (certificates of sponsorship)

In this section you can:

  • create single certificates of sponsorship;
  • create group certificates;
  • amend information on a certificate before it is assigned; and
  • assign a certificate to a migrant.

Sponsorship duties

In this section you can:

  • report migrant activity including absences from work, invalid permission to stay, disciplinary actions or withdrawal of sponsorship; and
  • withdraw a certificate that a migrant has not used.