Skills in Demand Visa – Subclass 482
The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers when suitable local candidates are not available. This visa enables professionals to live and work in Australia temporarily with potential pathways toward permanent residency.
There are three main visa streams under the Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 program:
- Core Skills Stream
- Specialist Skills Stream
- Labour Agreement Stream
Allows skilled workers in occupations listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) to work in Australia for up to 4 years.
- Main applicant: AUD 3,210
- Secondary applicant (18+): AUD 3,210
- Secondary applicant (under 18): AUD 805
- Extra costs: medical, biometrics, police clearance, English test
- Occupation listed on CSOL
- Relevant qualification required
- Minimum 1 year work experience
- English language requirement (if applicable)
- Skills assessment (if required)
Designed for highly skilled professionals working in ANZSCO Major Groups 1–6 occupations with competitive salary levels.
- Main applicant: AUD 3,210
- Secondary applicant (18+): AUD 3,210
- Secondary applicant (under 18): AUD 805
- Occupation listed in ANZSCO Major Groups 1–6
- Relevant qualification
- Minimum 1 year work experience
- English language requirement (if applicable)
Applicable to applicants sponsored by employers who have a Labour Agreement with the Australian Government.
- Main applicant: AUD 3,210
- Secondary applicant (18+): AUD 3,210
- Secondary applicant (under 18): AUD 805
- Employer must hold Labour Agreement
- Occupation approved under agreement
- Relevant qualification & experience
- English requirement (if applicable)
Partners and dependent family members of Subclass 482 visa holders can apply as subsequent entrants and stay in Australia for the remaining validity of the primary visa holder.
- Must be partner or dependent child
- Sponsor approval required
- Health insurance mandatory
- Must meet health & character requirements
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