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The Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) enables Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill genuine skill shortages.
It is a temporary work visa that lets you live and work in Australia for up to 4 years.
The 482 visa replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa from 7 December 2024 with a simplified framework that is easier for employers and workers.
Work for an approved Australian employer in your nominated occupation.
Include your partner and dependent children in your visa application.
Stay in Australia for up to 4 years depending on the stream and occupation.
Many occupations provide a clear pathway to Permanent Residency.
Choose the right stream for your skills and career goals.
Core Skills & Specialist Skills: $79,423 | Labour Agreement Stream: $73,150 Indexed annually on 1 July
A clear, step-by-step process for employers and workers.
1We assess your needs and confirm the best stream and pathway
2Your business must be approved as a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS).
3We lodge the nomination for the position and skill assessment (if required).
4The worker applies for the 402 vise including health and character checks.
5The visa is granted and the worker can travel to Austraila and start work.
6After meeting the effective work requirement, apply for permanent residency.
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Times vary based on stream and individual circumstances.
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The Skills in Demand Subclass 482 visa enables an approved Australian business sponsor to employ an eligible overseas worker in a nominated role when the sponsorship, nomination and visa criteria are satisfied.
The Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams have different occupation, salary and employer requirements. The correct stream depends on the proposed role and nomination circumstances.
The approved stay depends on the stream, nomination period and visa grant. The exact validity and conditions appear in the grant notification and VEVO record.
Eligible partners and dependent children may be included, subject to relationship, dependency, health and character requirements.
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