Legal Risks to Avoid in Australia, Canada, New Zealand & Denmark
Sponsoring a foreign worker can be a powerful way to fill skills gaps and scale your workforce. But even small legal or procedural mistakes during the process can lead to visa rejections, compliance violations, or penalties.
At TM Acquisition, we regularly help employers recover from errors and build legally compliant hiring systems. Here are the most common mistakes businesses make — and how your company can avoid them.
❌ Mistake 1: Not Becoming an Approved Sponsor (Or Letting It Expire)
In Australia and New Zealand, businesses must be formally registered or accredited to sponsor workers. In Canada, most hires require an LMIA. In Denmark, only certified companies can use the Fast-Track scheme.
✅ Fix: TM Acquisition helps you gain and maintain approved sponsorship or accreditation status — and reminds you when to renew.
❌ Mistake 2: Using the Wrong Job Title or ANZSCO/NOC Code
Misaligning the job title with the official skilled occupation list can lead to refusal. A “Software Engineer” is not the same as a “Web Developer” on paper.
✅ Fix: We match your job descriptions with the exact classification (ANZSCO/NOC/Green List) to meet immigration criteria.
❌ Mistake 3: Incomplete or Unverifiable Employment Contracts
Employment contracts that are missing legal clauses, fail to meet wage benchmarks, or use vague job duties are a red flag for immigration departments.
✅ Fix: Our lawyers draft and review employment agreements to ensure full compliance with visa regulations.
❌ Mistake 4: Skipping Labour Market Testing (LMT)
In countries like Australia and Canada, you must first prove you tried to hire locally before sponsoring a foreign worker.
✅ Fix: We prepare your Labour Market Testing documentation and ensure it’s done at the right time, with the right platforms.
❌ Mistake 5: Poor Record-Keeping & Reporting
Employers often fail to report changes (job title, salary, termination) — leading to audits and fines.
✅ Fix: We help build your immigration compliance file and create templates for future hires.
❌ Mistake 6: Sponsoring Someone Who Doesn’t Qualify
Sometimes businesses invest in a candidate who doesn’t meet the education, experience, or language requirements — resulting in a denied visa.
✅ Fix: We pre-screen foreign candidates for eligibility before you commit.
❌ Mistake 7: Missing Deadlines or Filing Incorrectly
From expired LMIAs to outdated forms or missed filing dates, administrative mistakes can cost you months—or worse, lead to blacklisting.
✅ Fix: TM Acquisition manages your deadlines, submissions, and compliance calendar so you don’t miss a thing.
✅ How TM Acquisition Helps Employers:
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Employer sponsorship setup (SBS, AEWV, LMIA, Fast-Track)
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Job role classification and skills verification
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Contract drafting and wage benchmarking
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Compliance audit preparation
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Ongoing legal support for sponsored staff
