Your Sponsorship Approval Is Not The End.

Sponsorship approval confirms that your business and nominated position met the requirements at the time of approval. However, employer obligations continue throughout the sponsorship period.

As your business changes, employment arrangements, payroll systems, job duties, work locations, and workforce structures may also change. A compliance health check helps ensure your current practices and records remain aligned with your sponsorship obligations.

No. A compliance review does not assume that a breach has occurred.

The purpose of the health check is to identify potential gaps, inconsistencies, or areas requiring attention before they become larger issues. We review your current records and arrangements and provide guidance on any improvements or actions that may be required.

No. Many employers complete compliance reviews proactively to strengthen their internal processes and maintain confidence in their sponsorship systems.

A proactive review can help businesses identify improvements, prepare for future workforce changes, and establish repeatable processes for managing sponsored employees.

This service is suitable for businesses that currently sponsor overseas workers or plan to continue using employer sponsorship pathways.

It may be particularly valuable if your business has:

• Multiple sponsored employees

• Recently changed business operations

• Changed payroll providers or systems

• Expanded to new locations

• Changed employee duties or responsibilities

• Started planning future permanent residence pathways for workers

We review the key areas that support ongoing sponsorship compliance, including:

• Sponsorship and nomination records

• Employment contracts and arrangements

• Payroll and salary records

• Worker duties and position alignment

• Work locations and business changes

• Internal processes for managing future changes

Following the review, we provide guidance on identified gaps and recommended next steps.

The documents required depend on your business circumstances and the scope of the review.

Generally, we may review information such as:

• Sponsorship approval documents

• Nomination details

• Employment agreements

• Payroll records

• Payslips

• Position descriptions

• Worker information

• Business structure and location details

The team will confirm the required information after understanding your business needs.

The timeframe depends on the number of sponsored workers, complexity of the business structure, and the information available.

A straightforward review may be completed faster, while businesses with multiple workers, locations, or historical changes may require a more detailed assessment.

The purpose of the health check is to review your business processes and identify areas that may require attention.

Completing a review does not automatically affect a worker’s visa status. If any concerns are identified, we will discuss the circumstances and appropriate next steps with you.

Identifying an issue early allows your business to understand the situation and consider appropriate action.

Depending on the circumstances, recommendations may include improving record keeping, updating internal processes, reviewing employment arrangements, or seeking further professional advice.

Yes. Compliance obligations apply regardless of the number of sponsored workers.

Even businesses sponsoring one employee can benefit from ensuring their records, employment arrangements, and change management processes are properly maintained.

Payroll management is only one part of sponsorship compliance.

While accurate payroll records are important, employers also need to consider whether employment arrangements, duties, work locations, business changes, and sponsorship records remain aligne