APO’s are individuals, community groups, or businesses that have been authorized to propose applicants who are in humanitarian situations overseas.  APO’s key focus will be to link employers with prospective humanitarian applicants. APOs are also responsible for lodging visa applications and ensuring the provision and management of settlement services to these people following arrival in Australia. The APOs will work with local and international community and business networks to identify and screen CSP applicants that: satisfy all Global Special Humanitarian (subclass 202) requirements,  have an Assurer in Australia that is willing and financially capable to assure them under the Assurance of Support provisions, and  has either an offer of employment and/or personal attributes that will enable them to become financially self-sufficient within 12 months of arrival.