{"id":12814,"date":"2026-03-11T10:26:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/?p=12814"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:51:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:51:45","slug":"407-training-visa-update-2026-sponsorship-nomination-approved-before-lodgement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/blog\/407-training-visa-update-2026-sponsorship-nomination-approved-before-lodgement\/","title":{"rendered":"407 Training Visa Update (2026): Sponsorship &amp; Nomination Must Be Approved Before You Lodge (Structured Workplace-Based Training)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 407 Training Visa Update (2026): Sponsorship &amp; Nomination Must Be Approved Before You Lodge (Structured Workplace-Based Training)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7HWBCmSHO6pab5IsYxwFnj?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<strong>11 March 2026<\/strong>, the rules around&nbsp;<strong>valid lodgement<\/strong>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/srilanka\/blog\/training-visa-subclass-407-australia-guide\">Subclass 407 (Training) visa<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>have changed in a way that directly affects the stream most commonly used for&nbsp;<strong>Structured Workplace-Based Training<\/strong>&nbsp;(often used by recent graduates and early-career professionals).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms:&nbsp;<strong>the \u201clodge everything together\u201d approach is no longer the safe plan<\/strong>. For many applicants, the visa application can only be lodged once the&nbsp;<strong>sponsorship and Nomination is approved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussizz Group has helped&nbsp;<strong>200,000+ applicants<\/strong>&nbsp;move closer to their Australian Dreams. This guide gives a practical checklist for people who missed out on other pathways and are looking at 407 to stay lawful, without making timing mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What the 407 visa is supposed to be used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 407 visa is basically meant for&nbsp;<strong>real training at work<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 not a regular job visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s used when someone needs to&nbsp;<strong>learn on the job&nbsp;<\/strong>to become better at what they already do (or what they studied), or to complete a&nbsp;<strong>structured professional training program<\/strong>. It can be granted for&nbsp;<strong>up to 2 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That matters because the government is trying to make sure people use the 407 for&nbsp;<strong>genuine training<\/strong>, not as a shortcut to&nbsp;<strong>work like normal<\/strong>&nbsp;or just&nbsp;<strong>stay longer in Australia<\/strong>&nbsp;without moving onto the right visa pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The 2026 rule change: what exactly changed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The change comes from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2026L00163\/asmade\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Migration Amendment (Training Visas\u2014Sponsorship Requirements)&nbsp;<\/strong>Regulations 2026<\/a>, registered&nbsp;<strong>10 March 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;and commencing&nbsp;<strong>11 March 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;(the day after registration).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before this change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, many people could&nbsp;<strong>submit everything at the same time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>the company\u2019s sponsor application (to become an approved sponsor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the nomination (the training position details)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the 407 visa application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the visa could only be&nbsp;<strong>granted after<\/strong>&nbsp;the sponsor and nomination were approved, applicants could still&nbsp;<strong>lodge the visa first<\/strong>&nbsp;and \u201cget into the queue\u201d early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What changed from 11 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the visa application is only accepted as&nbsp;<strong>valid&nbsp;<\/strong>if things are already approved first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The company must already be an&nbsp;<strong>approved&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/employing-and-sponsoring-someone\/sponsoring-workers\/becoming-a-sponsor\/temporary-activities-sponsor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temporary Activities Sponsor<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the sponsor is&nbsp;<strong>not a Commonwealth (government) agency<\/strong>, then the company must also already have an&nbsp;<strong>approved nomination<\/strong>&nbsp;for the training program \u2013 and the visa application must clearly mention that approved nomination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So in simple terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsorship and Nomination Approval first, visa later<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<strong>11 March 2026 onwards<\/strong>, you generally&nbsp;<strong>can\u2019t lodge the 407 visa while sponsorship and nomination are still \u201cin progress.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Why the government introduced this change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanatory statement is very direct about the \u201cwhy\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The purpose is to&nbsp;<strong>strengthen the integrity<\/strong>&nbsp;of the 407 program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to stop valid applications being made where the real intention is&nbsp;<strong>not training<\/strong>, including where the intention is to&nbsp;<strong>bypass&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/what-we-do\/skilled-migration-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skilled migration pathways<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>or simply&nbsp;<strong>extend an onshore stay<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Department identified integrity concerns, including a&nbsp;<strong>significant increase in onshore applications since mid-2024<\/strong>, which has led to&nbsp;<strong>longer processing times for genuine applicants<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There was also an increase in&nbsp;<strong>nomination applications not meeting legislative requirements.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So the change is designed to reduce \u201cspeculative\u201d 407 lodgements and force the system to confirm&nbsp;<strong>genuine sponsor + genuine nomination<\/strong>&nbsp;first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Does this affect everyone? (Commonwealth agency vs non-Commonwealth sponsors)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone is treated the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanatory statement confirms the amendments&nbsp;<strong>do not affect existing arrangements<\/strong>&nbsp;where a&nbsp;<strong>Commonwealth agency sponsor<\/strong>&nbsp;is exempt from nominating a program of occupational training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if a Commonwealth agency is involved, the nomination step can be different. But for most private employers and training sponsors (the common scenario),&nbsp;<strong>approved sponsor + approved nomination<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>first&nbsp;<\/strong>is the practical takeaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What this means for people who were \u201cnot invited\u201d and are planning their next move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many onshore applicants consider 407 after they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>missed a skilled invitation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are waiting for points pathways,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or need time to build skills\/experience while staying lawful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The new rule doesn\u2019t \u201cban\u201d 407-but it changes the&nbsp;<strong>timing strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The biggest shift: you can\u2019t rely on \u201cconcurrent lodgement\u201d to buy time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the new settings, a visa application can be treated as not valid unless the sponsor and nomination pieces are already approved (where required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For onshore applicants, this matters because poor timing can create:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>unnecessary last-minute stress,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bridging visa uncertainty,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and avoidable re-lodgement and delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>The new correct order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay compliant and avoid timing shocks, applicants should plan the 407 process in this order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Sponsor approval first (Temporary Activities Sponsor)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The business must already be approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Nomination approval next (where required)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the sponsor is not a Commonwealth agency, the nomination must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>approved,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>current, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>not ceased, and the visa application must reference it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Visa lodgement last<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only after those approvals exist (where required), the applicant lodges the 407 visa application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That sequencing is the entire point of the 2026 amendment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What should a Good Structured Workplace-Based Training file looks like now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the government specifically highlighted integrity issues, it\u2019s no longer enough to say \u201cthis is training.\u201d The paperwork has to look like training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong 407 training file typically shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a training program tailored to the nominated person<\/strong>&nbsp;(not generic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear structure: learning goals \u2192 supervision \u2192 milestones \u2192 review points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>evidence the sponsor can realistically deliver the training (supervision capacity, environment, tools, time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the training makes sense for the applicant\u2019s background (study\/experience alignment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the plan looks like a normal job with \u201ctraining\u201d written on top, it becomes harder to defend under an integrity-focused system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The most common mistakes after this 2026 change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the mistakes that can quietly delay or derail plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Waiting too long to start sponsor + nomination work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the visa lodgement now sits&nbsp;<strong>after&nbsp;<\/strong>approvals (where required), starting late creates a time crunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Treating the nomination like a basic job description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government\u2019s integrity concern is specifically about non-training use.<br>If the nomination\/training plan reads like a job description, it invites questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) \u201cI\u2019ll lodge now and fix it later\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new settings are about validity, not just \u201capproval later.\u201d<br>If it\u2019s not valid, it can mean re-lodgement and lost time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) Using 407 as a pure \u201cstay extension strategy\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanatory statement explicitly mentions preventing use where the intention is simply to extend an onshore stay or bypass skilled pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants need a genuine training narrative and matching evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>A checklist for applicants planning a 407 in 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm whether the sponsor is already an&nbsp;<strong>approved Temporary Activities Sponsor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If not approved, start sponsor approval immediately (do not wait)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a training plan that is clearly&nbsp;<strong>structured, supervised,&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>tailored<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure nomination is&nbsp;<strong>approved and current<\/strong>&nbsp;before visa lodgement (where required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the visa application&nbsp;<strong>identifies the approved nomination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the purpose consistent everywhere: training outcomes, not \u201cemployment wording\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q1. Can a 407 visa be lodged before sponsorship is approved in 2026?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<strong>11 March 2026<\/strong>, the new validity settings require the person specified to be a&nbsp;<strong>Temporary Activities Sponsor<\/strong>&nbsp;for a valid application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q2. Do I need nomination approval before I lodge the 407 visa?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the sponsor is&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;<\/strong>a Commonwealth agency, the nomination must be&nbsp;<strong>approved, current<\/strong>, not ceased, and the visa application must&nbsp;<strong>identify the nomination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q3. When did this change start?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The instrument was registered&nbsp;<strong>10 March 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;and commenced&nbsp;<strong>11 March 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;(day after registration).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q4. Why did the Department change the 407 rules?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanatory statement says it is to strengthen integrity and prevent non-training use, including attempts to bypass skilled pathways or extend onshore stay; it also cites increased onshore lodgements since mid-2024 and longer processing times for genuine applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q5. Does this affect applicants sponsored by a Commonwealth agency?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanatory statement says the amendments&nbsp;<strong>do not affect<\/strong>&nbsp;existing arrangements that allow a Commonwealth agency sponsor to be exempt from the nomination requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q6. Does this change apply to people who lodged before 11 March 2026?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amendments apply to visa applications&nbsp;<strong>made on or after<\/strong>&nbsp;commencement (i.e., from 11 March 2026 onwards).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q7. Is the 407 visa meant to be used as a \u201cstay extension\u201d visa?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanatory statement explicitly describes the integrity concern as preventing valid applications being made for purposes other than training\/professional development, including where the intention is to extend an onshore stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Q8. How long can the 407 visa be granted for?<\/mark><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The explanatory statement says the Subclass 407 visa can be granted for&nbsp;<strong>up to two years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Book a consultation with Aussizz Group<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For applicants who weren\u2019t invited and are considering the 407 Structured Workplace-Based Training pathway, the biggest risk in 2026 is&nbsp;<strong>timing + structure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussizz Group has helped&nbsp;<strong>200,000+ applicants<\/strong>&nbsp;move closer to their Australian Dreams. To avoid costly delays,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/enquiry.aussizzgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a consultation<\/a>&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>map the safest timeline under the&nbsp;<strong>new \u201capproval-first\u201d rule<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>check whether the sponsor + nomination strategy is realistic, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make sure the training program reads like&nbsp;<strong>genuine training<\/strong>, not employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From&nbsp;11 March 2026, the rules around&nbsp;valid lodgement&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Subclass 407 (Training) visa&nbsp;have changed in a way that directly affects the stream most commonly used for&nbsp;Structured Workplace-Based Training&nbsp;(often used by recent graduates and early-career professionals). In simple terms:&nbsp;the \u201clodge everything together\u201d approach is no longer the safe plan. 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