Skills in Demand Visa — Subclass 482
The Skills in Demand visa allows approved employers to sponsor eligible workers. The current visa includes Core Skills, Specialist Skills, and Labour Agreement streams.
General information only. Requirements change. The Department of Home Affairs makes the final decision.
Core Skills stream
For workers in occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List. Salary and English requirements apply. The employer must be an approved sponsor.
Specialist Skills stream
For highly paid specialist workers earning above the higher income threshold. Fewer occupation restrictions apply but the income floor is significantly higher.
Pathway to permanent residence
Subclass 482 holders may transition to permanent residence through Subclass 186 after meeting the required period of employer-sponsored work.
What you can expect from a serious review
- A route comparison based on the information provided
- A document and evidence checklist
- Clear decision points
- An explanation of what still needs official verification
- A defined next action
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help deciding what to do next?
Share your goal and a short summary of your situation. We will use it to prepare for an initial discussion. This is not an official immigration assessment.
No result is guaranteed. The value of the review is a clearer route, a better-prepared file and a more informed decision.