{"id":53600,"date":"2024-12-09T11:09:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T00:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/?p=53600"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:12:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T04:12:49","slug":"introducing-the-skills-in-demand-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/news\/introducing-the-skills-in-demand-visa","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Australian Government has revealed the <\/span>Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) Visa <\/span>(SID Visa) as part of its effort to reform the nation\u2019s skilled migration framework. Replacing the <\/span>Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) Visa<\/span>, the SID Visa streamlines processes, improves pathways to permanent residence, and introduces updated eligibility criteria.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

These changes align with the <\/span>Migration Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations<\/a><\/span>, aimed at addressing labour shortages, driving growth in critical sectors, and enhancing Australia’s competitiveness in attracting global talent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>


Key features of the Skills in Demand Visa<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>
  • Simplified streams:<\/span><\/b> the SID(Skills in Demand) visa introduces three targeted streams:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
    • Specialist Skills stream:<\/span><\/b> For high-income earners (AUD 135,000+ annually) in skilled sectors <\/span>(ANZSCO Major Group\u2019s 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6),<\/span> excluding trades and machinery roles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
      • Core Skills stream:<\/span><\/b> Aligned with the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) for workers earning AUD 73,150+.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
        • Labour Agreement stream<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b> For occupations under bespoke agreements between employers and the government.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>


          Certain occupations will be subject to caveats, as identified on the CSOL (applicable across all streams), unless negotiated otherwise under the labour agreement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

          • Streamlined work experience requirements:<\/span><\/b> reduced from two years to one year of relevant full-time work experience in the past five years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
            • Pathways to permanent residence:<\/span><\/b> time spent on the SID(Skills in Demand) Visa <\/span>and TSS Visa <\/span>counts toward the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
              • Enhanced mobility for visa holders:<\/span><\/b> allows up to 180 days between employment changes and up to 365 days across the visa period to find a new sponsor or apply for another visa.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                • New occupation list:<\/span><\/b> the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) replaces outdated lists, consolidating 456 occupations and adding 70 new roles in critical industries like healthcare, cybersecurity, and construction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                  • Income thresholds:<\/span><\/b> thresholds are indexed annually based on Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                    • Language proficiency standards:<\/span><\/b> applicants must achieve an IELTS score of at least 5 in all bands or equivalent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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                      Detailed breakdown of the streams<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>

                      \u00a0<\/span>Specialist Skills Stream<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

                      • Purpose:<\/span><\/b> attracts highly skilled professionals in high-income roles critical to economic growth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>
                        • Eligibility:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
                            • Income threshold:<\/span> AUD 135,000 or more annually.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
                                • Occupations:<\/span> roles listed under ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, including managers, professionals, and clerical workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
                                    • Excluded occupations<\/span>: trades, machinery operators, drivers, and labourers (ANZSCO Major Groups 3, 7, and 8).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
                                        • Language proficiency:<\/span> IELTS 5 or equivalent.<\/span>\u00a0

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                                        • \u00a0<\/span>Benefits:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
                                          • Offers a fast-track processing target of 7 days and\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
                                              • No restrictions beyond excluded occupations, allowing broad flexibility for high-earning professionals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

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                                                <\/span>Core Skills Stream<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>