Pay Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy
Sponsors of 482 visa applicants pay SAF levy at nomination time.
Who must comply
Sponsors at nomination time.
What triggers it
Lodging a nomination for a 482 (or applicable) visa.
When due
At nomination lodgement.
Evidence required
Payment receipt via ImmiAccount.
Max penalty
Nomination invalid without payment
Summary
Migration Act levy for sponsors of 482 (and other) visas — annual amount per year of nomination, paid upfront at nomination time. Rate varies by business size (small business <$10M turnover, others) + visa subclass.
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-foreign-workers/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-worker/skilling-australians-fund-levy. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.