KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Business work linked to actual duties
- Real organisational chart and reporting line
- Occupation caveats considered
Connect the position to existing work
Describe the services, customers, projects and workflow that create the need for the role. Use records that show the business context, such as contracts, project schedules or service volumes where relevant. Protect commercial confidentiality when preparing material.
Explain what happens without the position and who currently performs the work. Avoid an inflated description that cannot be reconciled with the size of the operation or the tasks shown in other records.
Use a realistic staffing structure
An organisational chart should identify real positions and reporting lines. Separate owners, employees and contractors. If a senior role is proposed in a very small team, explain its substantive work rather than giving it a managerial title without management responsibilities.
Check the duty statement against any occupation caveats and the worker’s qualifications and experience. A genuine need for help does not mean every form of help is an eligible skilled position.
Address related-party arrangements openly
If the proposed worker is related to an owner or already has another connection with the business, disclose that relationship accurately. Explain the commercial need and employment terms with objective evidence. Concealing a connection can create a greater issue than the connection itself.
An illustrative family-run business might need a specialist technician for contracted work. The file should show the work, equipment, supervision and financial arrangement supporting that need. Emigrate Lawyers can assess the evidence and identify assertions that need stronger support before nomination.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Preparation checklist
- Business work linked to actual duties
- Real organisational chart and reporting line
- Occupation caveats considered
- Relationships and commercial arrangements disclosed
Use this list to organise a discussion. It is not a complete application checklist or an eligibility assessment.
Common questions
Is a generic business support letter sufficient?
Usually it needs supporting detail. The evidence should explain the actual position and business context.
Can we invent a managerial title for sponsorship?
No. The title and classification must reflect the real position.
YOUR CASE. OUR COMMITMENT.
The Emigrate Lawyers Difference
A visa application sits within a career, a business and a family’s plans. We connect the legal requirements with the evidence and decisions that matter to you.
Lawyer handled
Your case is overseen and handled by a lawyer, with a clear point of contact and advice tailored to the facts.
Fixed fee clarity
A fixed fee for the agreed scope, explained before engagement. Government charges and third-party expenses are identified separately.
No monthly administration fees
Transparent costs without monthly administration fees. Any additional work is scoped and agreed before it proceeds.
A plan you can follow
Understand what to prepare, who supplies it and what comes next. Where we assist both parties, representation and confidentiality are addressed at engagement.
From information to a clear next step
- Share your starting point. Tell us the role, current visa, employer arrangements and any deadline.
- Understand the assessment. We identify the appropriate service, evidence questions and scope of advice.
- Decide with clear costs. Review the engagement and fee proposal before legal work begins.
Sources and further reading
- Home Affairs: nominating a position
- Home Affairs: skilled occupation list
- Migration Regulations 1994: Parts 482 and 186, regulation 2.72 and Schedule 8 as relevant
Published 26 October 2026. Official guidance and legislation should be checked again before acting. Examples are hypothetical and photographs are illustrative. Information on this website is general information and does not constitute legal advice. Visa requirements and government charges can change. Obtain advice specific to your circumstances.
