Skills in Demand Visa
The Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for occupations they cannot fill locally. The visa has three streams (Short-term, Medium-term, Labour Agreement) with the Medium-term offering the strongest PR pathway.
About Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482).
The Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) is sponsored by an Australian employer with Standard Business Sponsorship. The Medium-term stream applies to occupations on the MLTSSL and provides a direct path to permanent residency via Subclass 186 after three years of service.
The Short-term stream applies to STSOL occupations and is renewable once. The Labour Agreement stream covers occupations and conditions negotiated under specific industry agreements.
Medium-term stream
MLTSSL occupations, four-year duration, pathway to permanent residence via 186 after three years.
Short-term stream
STSOL occupations, two-year duration, renewable once. No PR pathway from short-term.
Labour Agreement stream
Occupations and concessions negotiated under industry-specific labour agreements (DAMA, ICT, restaurant).
Employer SBS required
Sponsor must hold Standard Business Sponsorship. We assist new sponsors with the approval pathway.
What you will need.
Six core eligibility requirements. We audit each one during your first consultation and flag risks before lodgement.
Approved employer sponsor
Sponsor must be an approved SBS. Sponsorship is valid for five years and covers multiple nominations.
Nominated position
Nomination of a genuine position on the relevant occupation list, with required salary (TSMIT AUD 73,150).
Skills assessment
Mandatory for many occupations — VETASSESS, TRA, Engineers Australia, ACS or other relevant body.
English proficiency
IELTS 5.0 average (no band below 4.5) or equivalent, with some exemptions for passport country.
Relevant experience
At least two years of full-time experience in the nominated occupation in the past five years.
Health & character
Standard medical with Bupa panel doctor, police clearance from countries of residence.
- 01Sponsorship approval letter
- 02Nomination approval letter
- 03Position description & contract
- 04Skills assessment (where required)
- 05Academic transcripts & certificates
- 06CV with detailed work history
- 07Two years experience evidence
- 08English test result
- 09Health examination receipts
- 10Police clearances
How we lodge your skills in demand visa.
- 01Week 01–06
Sponsorship application
Employer applies for Standard Business Sponsorship if not already approved.
01 / 04 - 02Week 06–10
Nomination
Specific position nominated. Annual Market Salary Rate evidenced and Skilling Australians Fund levy paid.
02 / 04 - 03Week 01–12
Skills assessment
Where required, completed in parallel with nomination. Some assessing bodies require up to 12 weeks.
03 / 04 - 04Week 10–18
Visa lodgement & grant
Visa application submitted after nomination approval. Standard processing 4–8 weeks for most occupations.
04 / 04
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