How do I sponsor a migrant?
What’s in the sponsorship management system?
There are five key sections of the sponsorship management system and this page explains the key functions of the system and where you can access them.
View and edit sponsor/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.
Outstanding payments
In this section you can:
- pay by cheque and reprint your payment note.