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The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa on 7 December 2024. This page keeps the established URL for continuity, but TSS is now historical terminology. The current official overview is https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482.
The current visa has Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams. Stream-specific requirements differ, including the occupation or salary rules that apply, the sponsor and nomination requirements, and any applicable English, health and character criteria.
The visa is employer-sponsored: an approved sponsor nominates a suitably skilled worker for a nominated position. Labour market testing, salary and market-rate requirements may apply depending on the stream and nomination. Check the official stream guidance and obtain adviser confirmation for an individual case.
This visa is for skilled workers who have been offered a nominated position by an approved Australian employer willing to sponsor them. Exact eligibility depends on the stream, occupation, salary, sponsorship and applicant circumstances.
The Australian employer applies to become an approved Standard Business Sponsor. This involves demonstrating that the business is lawfully operating and has a genuine need for the position.
The employer lodges a nomination for the specific position, including evidence of labour market testing and the terms of employment. The role must be on the relevant occupation list and meet market salary requirements.
We assess your qualifications, work experience and English language proficiency against the requirements of the nominated occupation and the relevant stream.
Some occupations require a formal skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. This confirms your qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for the nominated role.
Once the nomination is approved, the visa application is lodged with all supporting documentation including identity documents, qualifications, employment references, English test results, police clearances and health examinations.
The Department of Home Affairs assesses the application. Additional information may be requested. Once all requirements are satisfied, the visa is granted.
The cost of a Subclass 482 application includes government visa fees, employer-related costs and various third-party charges. Costs vary depending on the stream and individual circumstances.
Costs change. Use the Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator and confirm employer-borne costs for the applicable stream before applying.
Processing times change and depend on the stream, application completeness, priority settings and individual circumstances. Use the Department of Home Affairs visa processing time guide: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times. Published times are indicative, not guaranteed.
A job offer from an approved Australian employer is a mandatory requirement for the Subclass 482 visa. The employer must nominate the applicant for a specific position that aligns with an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Where required, the employer must satisfy current labour market testing rules. The nominated position must meet the applicable salary and market-rate requirements and reflect genuine terms and conditions of employment.
New World Immigration works with both employers and candidates throughout the sponsorship process. Our recruitment division assists employers in identifying suitable overseas candidates and supports applicants in connecting with sponsoring businesses across sectors including engineering, healthcare, IT, trades and construction.
Verify that the role exists on the relevant occupation list for the applicable stream, that the employer can demonstrate genuine need, and that your qualifications and experience meet the requirements for the nominated occupation.
The sponsoring employer must apply to the Department of Home Affairs for approval as a Standard Business Sponsor. The application must show the business is lawfully operating and has a genuine need to employ overseas workers.
The employer must advertise the position in Australia before lodging a nomination. Advertisements must appear on specified platforms for a minimum period and meet content requirements set by the Department.
Once sponsorship is approved and labour market testing is complete, the employer lodges a nomination for the specific position. The nomination specifies the occupation, the salary offered and the terms of employment.
Some occupations require a formal skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. This step must be completed before lodging the visa application if it applies to your occupation.
Undergo health examinations with an approved panel physician. Obtain police clearances from all countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Once the nomination is approved (or concurrently), submit the visa application through ImmiAccount with all supporting documents, identity, qualifications, English test results, employment references, health and police clearances.
The current streams are Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement. Their occupation, salary, sponsorship, nomination and applicant requirements differ. Check the official Department of Home Affairs subclass 482 page and the relevant stream page before applying.
Changing employers requires careful review of the current Department rules, the proposed nomination and the validity and conditions of your existing visa. Do not start work for a new employer until you have confirmed that the required sponsorship, nomination and any visa action are in place.
Yes. You can include your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children as secondary applicants. They will receive work and study rights in Australia for the duration of the visa.
English requirements and exemptions depend on the applicable stream and applicant circumstances. Confirm the current Department requirements with a registered migration adviser before booking a test.
A subclass 482 may support a later employer-sponsored permanent pathway in some circumstances, including possible subclass 186 options, but it does not guarantee permanent residence. Eligibility depends on the current rules, the stream, the employer and the applicant’s circumstances.
This is a training contribution that employers must pay as part of the nomination process. The amount depends on the size of the business and the duration of the visa. It is designed to fund training for Australian workers.
If your employment with the sponsoring employer ends, check the current Department guidance and your visa conditions promptly. The steps available, including any nomination or visa action, depend on your circumstances and the validity of your existing visa.
If you have a job offer from an Australian employer or are exploring employer-sponsored visa options, the next step is to complete a structured eligibility assessment.
Our team will review your occupation, qualifications and circumstances to provide clear guidance on the most appropriate visa pathway and assist with the sponsorship and application process.