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482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) is a temporary visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill positions they cannot otherwise find suitably skilled Australian workers to occupy. This visa facilitates the entry of skilled individuals to address labour shortages in various sectors across Australia.

The SID visa replaces the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa as part of Australia’s reformed skilled migration framework.

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482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

The Australia Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) is a pivotal channel for skilled foreign workers to contribute their expertise to the Australian workforce in areas experiencing skill shortages. This visa category enables employers to address immediate skill gaps by hiring overseas workers for a specified period.

Once an employer is approved to be a sponsor, they can nominate an overseas worker to fill their skilled position. The applicant then applies for a Subclass 482 visa.

The 482 Visa for Australia enables skilled people to work in Australia on a temporary basis.

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Key Features of the 482 visa

  • Duration: the SID visa permits holders to work in Australia for up to four years. Hong Kong passport holders may be eligible for a stay of up to five years.
  • Eligibility: applicants must be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor, possess the necessary skills for the job, and meet relevant English language requirements.
  • Pathway to Permanent Residency: eligibility to apply for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187), if criteria are met.
  • Occupation list: the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) replaces previous lists, consolidating 456 occupations and adding 70 new roles in critical industries like healthcare, cybersecurity, and construction.

Streams

The SID visa includes three different streams, that can be used to fill vacancies in a business where Australian workers are unavailable.

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Specialist Skills Stream

Attracts highly skilled professionals in high-income roles critical to economic growth.

 

Eligibility:

  • Income threshold: AUD 135,000 or more annually.
  • Occupations: any occupation (except trades workers, machinery
  • operators and drivers, and labourers). This means roles listed under ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, including managers, professionals, and clerical workers.
  • Labour Market Testing (LMT): required, exceptions on International Trade Obligations (ITO).
  • Work experience: 12 months.
  • Language proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.

 

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Core Skills Stream

Addresses national skills shortages across mid-income roles in critical sectors.

 

Eligibility:

 

  • Income threshold: AUD 73,150 or more annually.
  • Occupation list: occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
  • Labour Market Testing (LMT): required, exceptions on International Trade Obligations (ITO).
  • Work experience: 12 months.
  • Language proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.

 

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Labour Agreement Stream

Supports niche industries or roles outside the CSOL under Labour Agreements between employers and the government.

Eligibility:

 

  • Occupations: defined within approved Labour Agreements.
  • Salary, age and language requirements: concessions are subject to the agreement.

How To Apply For A Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

The first step in applying for a 482 Skills in Demand Visa is to get in touch with the team at Absolute Immigration and arrange a discovery call.  Understanding your background and your goals will ensure we develop the right visa pathway that suits your circumstances. 

 

We take each step with you and provide help and advice throughout your migration journey.    

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Step 1

Once you reach out to Absolute Immigration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.

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Step 2

From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.

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Step 3

Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

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Call us

You can reach our team via our support lines at 1300 227 658 or +61 3 9827 3721 or schedule a consultation through our Acuity Portal.

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Email us

You can get in touch with the team through our support email: aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

A 482 Visa is a temporary visa that allows employers in Australia to fill a skills gap where they are unable to find someone locally.

Yes, a skills assessment is required for a 482 Visa. This visa is specifically tied to employment based on skills.

After four years on a 482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visa, you can either reapply for another four-year Visa or apply for permanent residency.

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