482 Nomination Documents & LMT | GPS, Salary Analysis, Contract | From $2,200 inc GST

What is Labour Market Testing (LMT)?

Labour Market Testing (LMT) is a mandatory requirement for most Subclass 482, 494 and 186 visa nominations. Before sponsoring an overseas worker, Australian employers must demonstrate genuine efforts to find a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident first.

LMT requires:

• Advertising on at least two appropriate platforms
• Running the advertisement for a minimum of 28 days
• Keeping records of all applicants and outcomes
• Providing a formal evidence report with the nomination

Failure to meet LMT requirements is one of the most common causes of nomination refusal. Getting it right the first time is critical.

Who Needs Labour Market Testing?

LMT is required for:

• Employers sponsoring under Subclass 482 (TSS)
• Employers sponsoring under Subclass 494 (SSESR)
• Employers nominating under Subclass 186 (ENS) Direct Entry stream
• Migration agents managing nominations on behalf of employers

LMT is NOT required if:

• The nominee is a citizen of a country with a Free Trade Agreement with Australia — including USA, UK, China, Japan and South Korea
• The position is on the International Trade Obligations (ITO) list
• The nominee is being sponsored by the same employer under an existing visa

Not sure if LMT applies to your nomination? Contact us for a free assessment.

What’s Included in the Full Nomination Package

For $2,200 inc. GST we prepare every document required for a Department-ready 482 nomination, plus a 28-day Labour Market Testing campaign:

• Genuine Position Statement (GPS) — ANZSCO duty mapping, business profile, work volume evidence, position genuineness
• Market Salary Rate Analysis — benchmarked against ABS data, Seek listings, and the applicable Modern Award; CSIT/SSIT compliance confirmed
• Employment Contract — Fair Work Act 2009 compliant, references the applicable Modern Award, includes NES entitlements and visa-contingent clauses
• Labour Market Testing campaign — compliant job advertisement, 28-day campaign on Seek and one additional Department-accepted platform
• Weekly liveness evidence captures throughout the campaign
• Applicant log with documented merit-based outcomes
• Department-ready LMT evidence report at day 28
• Every document reviewed by MARA-registered agent (MARN 1576536) before delivery

Why choose Widen?

Every campaign managed by Widen is overseen by Keshab Chapagain, a MARA-registered migration agent. We follow a structured Five-Gate intake process that catches role and salary mismatches before document drafting begins — protecting both the sponsor and the integrity of the application.

What This Service Does Not Cover

This is a document preparation service. We do not provide:

• Visa eligibility assessment or advice on whether a visa should be applied for
• Visa application lodgement or post-lodgement management
• Candidate suitability assessment — we do not advise on whether a nominee meets visa criteria
• Skills assessment applications
• Direct advertising costs (Seek invoiced separately)
• Representation before the Department of Home Affairs

If you are a migration agent, you retain full responsibility for the client relationship, eligibility advice, and lodgement. We prepare the documents; you advise and lodge.

Our Process — Five Gates Before We Start

We follow a structured intake process. Every engagement passes through five checkpoints before document drafting begins.

Gate 1 — Enquiry & Scope Confirmation: You send us the matter details. Within one business day, we confirm the service applies, provide a fixed-fee quote, and outline what we need from you.

Gate 2 — Sponsor & Role Verification: We review the sponsor’s business details, ABN, and the nominated role. The sponsor confirms in writing that the position is genuine, that the stated salary will be paid, and that the role exists independently of any migration outcome. If a nominee is identified at this stage, we review their CV against the documented role and ANZSCO duties. If there is a material mismatch, we raise it with you before proceeding.

Gate 3 — Brief Completion: You complete a structured brief covering the position details, business operations, salary, and nominee information. This takes approximately 10 minutes.

Gate 4 — Payment & Engagement: Once Gates 1–3 are cleared, we issue a tax invoice to the engaging party (sponsor or referring agent’s practice). Work commences upon payment.

Gate 5 — Draft Review & Sign-Off: We deliver a first draft for your review. Two revision rounds are included. The final version is released once you confirm accuracy. If at any point during drafting we identify information that appears inconsistent or raises integrity concerns, we will pause and discuss with you before continuing.

Eligibility — Is This Service Right for Your Matter?

This service is designed for nominations where:

• The sponsor holds or has applied for Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) approval
• The nominated occupation appears on the Core Skills, Specialist Skills, or Labour Agreement occupation list
• The position duties align with the ANZSCO unit group description — not just the title
• The proposed salary meets the applicable income threshold:
  
  • Core Skills stream: CSIT — currently $76,515; $79,499 from 1 July 2026
  • Specialist Skills stream: SSIT — currently $141,210; $146,717 from 1 July 2026
• The position is full-time (minimum 38 hours/week) and ongoing
• LMT advertising will comply with Migration Regulation 2.72C (28 days, national reach, market salary disclosed)

If you are unsure whether your matter meets these criteria, contact us — we are happy to do a quick eligibility check before you commit.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

⭐ Best value — the Full Nomination Package saves you $495 compared to ordering each document separately.

Payment — Who Pays

All fees are quoted in Australian dollars, inclusive of GST. Payment is due in full before work commences. We accept bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express via Stripe. A tax invoice is issued upon payment.

Termination and Refund

Either party may terminate this engagement at any time by written notice (email is sufficient).

• Before drafting begins: Full refund of fees paid.
• After drafting has commenced: Proportional refund based on work not yet completed. We will provide a written summary of work done and the refund amount.
• Integrity concerns: If at any stage we form a reasonable belief that the information provided is materially inaccurate, that the position may not be genuine, or that continuing the engagement may result in a misleading submission to the Department, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the engagement. A proportional refund will be provided and draft documents will be withheld.

We take this approach because it is the professional standard for any MARA-registered practice. It protects you, your client, and the integrity of the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need all four documents?

Not necessarily. Some agents prepare their own contracts or GPS and only need the LMT or salary analysis. You can engage us for individual documents or the full package.

Can I use the LMT service if I haven’t identified a nominee yet?

Yes. The LMT campaign tests the local labour market — it does not require a nominee to be identified at the start. However, if a nominee is identified before or during the campaign, we will review their CV against the advertised role at Gate 2.

What if a suitable Australian applicant responds to the LMT ad?

That is the LMT working as designed. We log all applicants and forward them to the sponsor for genuine assessment. If the sponsor wishes to hire an Australian applicant, the nomination for the overseas worker may not proceed.

How do you handle the ANZSCO duty mapping?

We map every standard ANZSCO duty for the nominated occupation code to the specific duties in the position. This is the section case officers scrutinise most closely, and we treat it accordingly.

What if the salary is below CSIT?

We will raise this at Gate 1. If the proposed salary does not meet the applicable threshold, we cannot prepare compliant documents. We will advise on the minimum salary required.

How recently must the LMT ads have run?

The Department requires LMT ads to have been live within 4 months prior to nomination lodgement. We time campaigns to ensure your LMT evidence is current at the time the nomination is lodged.

Is LMT mandatory for all sponsorship nominations?

LMT is mandatory for most Subclass 482, 494 and 186 nominations. Exemptions apply for citizens of certain Free Trade Agreement countries and positions on the ITO list. We can confirm whether LMT applies to your specific nomination during the initial consultation.

Can migration agents use this service for their clients?

Yes — we work with migration agents across Australia on a white-label basis. We manage the entire LMT and document preparation process on behalf of the agent’s employer client. The final pack is delivered to the agent for nomination lodgement. Strict confidentiality is maintained throughout.

Can I see a sample GPS?

Yes — see the download samples above, or contact us for a redacted sample tailored to your industry.

How do I get started?

Complete the enquiry form below. We will confirm whether LMT applies to your nomination and get back to you within 1 business day.

Get Started — Free LMT Assessment

Complete the form below and we will confirm whether LMT applies to your nomination and provide next steps within 1 business day.