Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

The Australia Skills in Demand is a temporary visa that lets foreign skilled workers live and work in Australia for up to 4 years. To qualify for the Subclass 482 visa, the skilled worker must be nominated by an approved Australian sponsor in a Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).

The Skills in Demand visa replaces the previous Temporary Skill Shortage Visa. Under the new Subclass 482 visa, individuals with highly in-demand skills can receive a nomination from Australian employers. The new 4-year Australian SID visa provides employers with the flexibility to switch employers while offering Permanent Residency (PR) pathways.

 

Why Apply for a 482 Visa?

• Live and work in Australia for up to 4 years
• 400,000+ job vacancies
• Get up to 180 days to look for a new employer if your employment ends
• Get a chance to work in Australia’s top in-demand occupations
• Earn 5-8 times your current salary
• Apply for Australian PR upon eligibility

 

Subclass 482 Visa: Streams

Subclass 482 Visa is categorized into three major streams that are listed below:

• Core Skills Stream
• Specialist Skills stream
• Labor agreement stream

The Core Skills stream issues invitations to foreign workers with professions listed under Australia’s New Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The minimum salary required to apply for the Core Skills stream visa is around $73,150 AUD per annum.

 

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

The Australian government released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The new list of occupations is shortlisted to meet the labour market needs of the Australian job market. It is designed based on the Labour Market Analysis with input from the government and industry stakeholders.

*To know more about the CSOL, also read…

New Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL

 

Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 482 Visa

Have a sponsorship form from an approved and registered business sponsor

• Receive a nomination for a Government-approved skilled occupation  
• Possess skills required to fill the job position that you are nominated for
• English language requirements
• Licenses/Registration (if needed)
• Have the qualifications to work in a nominated occupation
• Provide medical, character, and other requirements
• Have medical insurance (provided you have coverage by Medicare)

 

Requirements for Subclass 482 Visa

• At least 12 months of work experience
• Have relevant work experience in any one of the occupations listed under the occupation list
• Have a nomination from an approved business sponsor
• Take the Skills Assessment Test
• have a valid medical insurance

 

Skills in Demand Visa Processing Fee 

Type of applicant	Visa Cost (In AUD)
Main Applicant over 18 years of age	$3115
Dependents aged under 18 years	$780

 

Skills in Demand Visa Processing time

Subclass 482 visa stream	Processing Time
Core Skills stream	Up to 4 months
Labor-agreement stream	Up to 4 months
Specialist Skills Stream	Up to 5 months

 

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