Skills in Demand (subclass 482)
Visa Overview
The Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) is a temporary employer-sponsored visa designed to help Australian businesses address skilled labour shortages. It allows eligible skilled workers to work in Australia for an approved sponsoring employer in an eligible occupation.
Processing Time
2-4 months
Application Fees
Visa application charges vary depending on the stream and applicant circumstances. Government fees may change over time.
Visa Validity
Up to
4 years
Key Benefits
- Gain valuable Australian work experience
- Include eligible family members in your application
- Explore career opportunities with Australian employers
- Work in an occupation experiencing skilled labour demand
- Travel to and from Australia during the applicable visa travel facility
- Live and work in Australia under an approved employer sponsorship
- Potentially create a pathway toward permanent residence, where eligible
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482), applicants must meet requirements relating to their nominated occupation, skills, work experience, English language ability and sponsoring employer.
Skilled Visa Requirements
- Have an eligible Australian employer willing to sponsor you
- Have a nominated occupation that meets the relevant visa requirements
- Meet the applicable skills and work-experience requirements
- Meet the required English language criteria, unless an exemption applies
- Meet the requirements of the relevant visa stream
- Meet applicable health and character requirements
- Hold any required registration, licensing or professional accreditation
General Requirements
- Valid passport and identity documents
- Relevant educational and professional qualifications
- Employment and work-experience evidence
- English language evidence, where required
- Skills assessment, where applicable
- Police/character documents
- Medical examinations when required
- Complete and accurate visa application
- Payment of applicable government visa charges
Important Note: Requirements differ between the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams and may change over time. Sakhi Migration recommends a personalised eligibility assessment before beginning your application.
Application Process
01
Initial Assessment
Sakhi Migration assesses your occupation, qualifications, work experience, English level and overall eligibility for the appropriate Subclass 482 stream.
02
Employer & Documentation
We help you understand the sponsorship and nomination requirements and prepare the necessary supporting documents.
03
Employer Nomination
Your Australian employer completes the required sponsorship and nomination process for your position.
04
Application Lodgement
Sakhi Migration assists with preparing and lodging your complete visa application and supporting evidence.
05
Processing & Decision
The Department of Home Affairs assesses the nomination and visa application and may request additional information before making a decision.
Need Assistance?
Our migration experts are here to help you with your Skills in Demand (subclass 482) application.
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