Training visa nomination refusal – what’s next
IMMIGRATION
Mr. Carl Marlou Saranillo, BS, JD, LLB (1st Class Hons.)
9/16/20261 min read
The information provided is of a general nature and should not be relied upon as definitelegal advice.
You can contact Jessie Icao Solicitors LPN 5511637 on (02) 96356500 for advice.
If you are planning to apply for Training (subclass 407) visa, you have to plan ahead as commencing 11 March 2026, the sponsorship and nomination applications must be approved first before the visa applicant can lodge the application.
It is important to have a thorough check on the requirements for the nomination application as in July 2026, out of 8,000 nomination application filed, the Department of Home Affairs refused about 6,500 nomination applications.
The reasons for the nomination refusal includes: the nominee does not require enhanced skills training as they have been on the job for more 12 months; there was no genuine training plan submitted as it was not tailored for the visa applicant and not made for the specific training needs of the visa applicant; the nomination was made to fill workplace shortage and not intended to enhance skills of the applicant; or that the nomination does not match the qualification and skills of the visa applicant.
If the nomination application is refused, the actual visa application if lodged before March 2026 will likely be refused anytime. It is suggested that the visa applicant will consider requesting the employer to appeal the nomination refusal, carefully understand the reasons for the denial and address the issues of refusal on appeal. The visa applicant may consider withdrawing the visa application or consider being sponsored on skills on demand (subclass 482) visa or skilled independent visa, if appropriate