Skills In Demand Visa · Subclass 482
Work in Australia on the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa lets Australian employers sponsor skilled workers from overseas. We act for both workers and businesses, from sponsorship and nomination through to the visa itself.
What It Is
The Subclass 482, explained simply
The Skills in Demand visa, Subclass 482, replaced the older TSS visa. It has three streams that suit different skill levels and occupations. In every case, an approved Australian business sponsors the worker, nominates the position, and the worker then applies for the visa. We manage all three steps together so nothing falls out of sequence.
The Three Streams
Which Skills in Demand stream fits
Stream 1
Specialist Skills
For highly skilled workers in specialist roles that meet the higher income threshold. This stream offers faster processing for the right occupations.
Stream 2
Core Skills
The main stream for skilled workers in occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List, meeting the core income threshold.
Stream 3
Essential Skills
For certain lower paid roles addressed through labour agreements and designated arrangements, where a genuine shortage exists.
Employers
Sponsorship and nomination
Before a worker can apply, your business must be an approved sponsor and must nominate the role. We prepare both, and we keep you compliant afterwards.
Who We Help
Workers and businesses, both sides covered
For skilled workers
We check your occupation, your skills assessment, and your English, then guide you through sponsorship to the visa itself.
For employers
We help your business become an approved sponsor, nominate roles correctly, and meet your ongoing sponsor obligations.
Skills assessment
Many occupations require a positive skills assessment. We identify the right assessing authority and help you prepare.
Pathways to permanent
For many workers, the Skills in Demand visa can lead toward permanent residence over time. We plan with that goal in mind.
Costs
Fixed professional fees, official government charges
We charge fixed professional fees, agreed in writing before work begins. Government charges for sponsorship, nomination and the visa are separate, and they change over time. The Skilling Australians Fund levy may also apply to employers. For current figures, always check the Federal Register of Legislation or the ImmiAccount fee estimator. We confirm every cost in writing first.
Common Questions
Skills in Demand questions, answered plainly
Which occupations qualify?
It depends on the stream and the relevant occupation list, which the government updates. We check your specific occupation against the current lists during your consultation.
Do I need a job offer first?
Yes. The Skills in Demand visa is employer sponsored, so you need an approved sponsor and a nominated role before you can apply. We can guide an employer through becoming a sponsor.
Can this lead to permanent residence?
For many workers, yes, over time and subject to the rules. We plan your Skills in Demand application with any future permanent pathway in mind.
How long does sponsorship take?
Processing times vary by stream and by how complete the application is. Specialist Skills roles are designed for faster processing. We give you current estimates in your consultation.
Ready to sponsor, or be sponsored?
Book a consultation. Whether you are a worker or a business, we will map the right stream, the steps, and the costs in plain language.
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