{"id":53338,"date":"2024-10-25T14:16:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T03:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/?p=53338"},"modified":"2024-10-25T14:35:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T03:35:47","slug":"major-changes-to-the-482-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/news\/major-changes-to-the-482-visa","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for major changes to the 482 visa and take action now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"53338\" class=\"elementor elementor-53338\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20767a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20767a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db2069a\" data-id=\"db2069a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ea38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ea38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/unrecognizable-businessman-running-street_3090277.htm#fromView=image_search_similar&#038;page=1&#038;position=6&#038;uuid=ba1e2b39-aaef-4caa-b527-5e2f44260c3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo credit:@\n\nfreepik<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0621dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0621dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Australian Government is set to replace the 482 visa with the new Skills in Demand visa by late this year, according to the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fmigration-strategy&amp;data=05%7C02%7CStephanie.Alferez%40absoluteimmigration.com%7C1ee176005188438b6fb208dcf338ee76%7Cdb8466f07dc34dceb9a686d30e5b3869%7C0%7C0%7C638652673148519046%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JnX6Fqe%2BPZcqx7DE456PUyK1GvaDliDBA7Fjnq9ulac%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Migration Strategy<\/a><\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">that was released on 11 December 2023. While the exact date and full set of changes are yet to be confirmed, it is crucial for sponsors and visa applicants to prepare now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We highly recommend <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">submitting nomination and visa applications before mid-November<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to avoid being impacted by the changes. Applications lodged before the new visa introduction should still be assessed based on the current criteria.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Key changes<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As part of the transition to the new\u202fSkills in Demand\u202fvisa, the Government has been rolling out several updates over the past few months and has announced further changes set for mid-November. Here are some of the most significant:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Skills in Demand Visa:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the 482 visa will be replaced by a new 3-tier system, with different criteria based on occupation and salary. The new visa will offer a 4-year temporary skilled worker pathway to support Australia\u2019s workforce. To find out more information about this new visa, read our fact sheet <\/span><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/BusinessDevelopment-Marketing\/Edo9NE8zMlpCoNpIUKz3Mc8BsVV8EWJohfgKKnzW--VlWQ?e=dBoqMY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reduced work experience requirement:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> starting on 23 November 2024, the work experience requirement for visa applicants will be reduced from 2 years to 1 year of full-time work experience in their occupation or a related field\u200b, as announced in the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/news\/the-impacts-of-budget-2024-migration\">Federal Budget<\/a> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">on 14 May.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flexibility for casual employment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> casual employment now counts toward the work experience requirement, offering more flexibility to applicants. While full-time experience is still preferred, it is no longer mandatory, providing applicants with more options to meet the requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Extended time for employment gaps:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> visa holders have up to 180 days at a time, or a cumulative maximum of 365 days throughout the visa period, to secure a new sponsor, apply for a different visa, or arrange their departure from Australia. During this period, visa holders can work for other employers, including in occupations not listed in their original sponsorship nomination, to support themselves financially.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Removal of 5-year time limit for work experience:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> work experience no longer needs to have been gained within the past 5 years, allowing applicants to include a wider range of their career history\u200b. The Department\u2019s policy has been updated to reflect this change.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>What to expect with the transition to the new Skills in Demand\u202fvisa<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We expect (but cannot guarantee) that:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Subclass 482 nomination and visa applications lodged before the introduction of the new visa are to be protected by the changes (and assessed based on the criteria at the time of application).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Department of Home Affairs will allow businesses to use existing Standard Business\u202fSponsorship (SBS) approvals to nominate workers under the new program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A similar set of nomination and visa application criteria to apply to the Core Skills Pathway of the new visa (as it currently exists under the subclass 482).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>What should sponsors and applicants do?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lodge applications before mid-November:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> we highly recommend submitting nomination and visa applications before mid-November to avoid being impacted by the changes. Applications lodged before the new visa introduction should still be assessed based on the current criteria\u200b.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Test the Labour Market:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> the time to advertise for the roles is running out, so if you intend to sponsor a foreign worker, please advertise as soon as possible. You may wish to contact us for assistance as the advertising requirements are very specific.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\"><br \/><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Attention high-risk occupations:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for workers in high-risk occupations (e.g., Caf\u00e9 or Restaurant Manager) who are transferring to new sponsors, it is critical to renew their visas now. This ensures they can accumulate 2 years of full-time work experience with the current sponsor, qualifying for the visa subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream before potential occupation removals from the skilled occupation list.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>For further information about these changes, please get in touch with our expert team at<span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"> <a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"mailto:aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com\">aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/a> <\/span>to arrange an online consultation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b3e7c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b3e7c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/\">home<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 482 visa will be replaced by the Skills in Demand visa. 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