Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) - Core Skills Stream
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Up to 70 days for 90% of applications
- Fee
- AUD $3,115
- Validity
- Up to 4 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Temporary visa allowing an employer to sponsor a skilled worker. Replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa on 7 December 2024 as the Skills in Demand (SID) visa. Core Skills Stream is for occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) with salary between AUD $76,515 and AUD $141,210. Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience required. Provides pathway to permanent residence via subclass 186. Employer must pay nomination fee of AUD $330 and sponsorship fee of AUD $420.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities
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Employment
Must be nominated by an approved sponsor for an occupation on the CSOL. Minimum 1 year of full-time relevant work experience in the past 5 years. Offered salary must meet TSMIT of AUD $76,515.
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Health
Must meet health requirements
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Criminal record
Must meet character requirements
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years; Validity months: 12
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Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes; Validity months: 12
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE, OET; Minimum score: IELTS 5.0 overall with at least 5.0 in each band (or equivalent)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer becomes an approved sponsor, lodges nomination for the position
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Online application
Applicant lodges visa application through ImmiAccount
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $3,115 visa application charge. Employer pays AUD $330 nomination fee and AUD $420 sponsorship fee
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Processing wait
Wait up to 70 days for processing