Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand Visa

The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa is a temporary visa designed for skilled professionals to address labour shortages in Australia. This visa allows employers to sponsor workers in high-demand occupations where they cannot find suitably skilled Australian workers.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482):

📌 Streams of the Skills in Demand Visa

1. Core Skills Stream
   • Work in Australia for up to 4 years (or up to 5 years if you’re a Hong Kong passport holder).
   • Be nominated for an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
   • Meet English proficiency requirements (IELTS 5.0 overall, minimum 5 in each band).
   • Have at least 1 year of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.
2. Specialist Skills Stream
   • Address acute labour shortages by bringing in skilled professionals in high-demand industries.
   • Same stay duration and cost structure as the Core Skills Stream.
3. Labour Agreement Stream (soon to be replaced by the Essential Skills Stream)
   • Work under the terms of a Labour Agreement tailored to specific industries or employers.
   • Requires at least 12 months of relevant full-time work experience within the last 5 years.