Subclass 482: Core Skills Stream

For the Core Skills Stream of the SID subclass 482 visa, you must be sponsored to work in an occupation listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The Core Skills Stream is open to a broader range of occupations, including registered nurses, trades workers, and specialist equipment operators.

Core Skills Stream Eligibility

• have a relevant occupation listed on the CSOL
• have at least one (1) year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
• meet the Core Skilled Threshold (CST) salary at least $73,150 as of 2024, threshold will be changed yearly
• be nominated by an approved sponsor
• have a relevant skills assessment if required for your occupation, unless an exemption applies
• meet minimum standards of English language proficiency, unless an exemption applies

Subclass 482: Specialist Skills Stream

For the Specialist Skills Stream of the SID visa, you must be sponsored to work in an occupation listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) within ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 and have a guaranteed annual income of at least $135,000, which will be indexed each year. The Specialist Skills Stream offers priority processing, with a commitment to a 7-day median visa processing time. This streamlined approach aims to attract highly trained professionals to contribute to the Australian economy. Ensuring that applicants match these requirements helps to maintain a high level of knowledge in the workforce.

Specialist Skills Stream Eligibility

• have a relevant occupation listed on the CSOL within ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6.
• have at least one (1) year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
• meet the minimum salary threshold at least $135,000 as of 2024, threshold will be changed yearly
• be nominated by an approved sponsor

Subclass 482: Labour Agreement Stream

Skilled workers nominated by their employers under a labour agreement are eligible for the Labour Agreement Stream of the SID 482 visa. The labour agreements are an agreement between Australian employers and the Australian government that allows businesses to sponsor workers to come to Australia under the terms of the labour agreements.

The Labour Agreements stream is a pathway for essential skilled workers in OCCUPATIONS NOT ON the CSOL. The labour agreement program focuses on occupations in critical sectors such as aged care and disability care to support high-demand sectors in the Australian economy.

Subclass 482 SID Application Process

The Skills in Demand Subclass 482 application process consists of three steps: Sponsorship, Nomination, Visa Application.

Step 1: Sponsorship Application

The company must first obtain sponsorship approval in order to sponsor overseas workers. To meet the sponsorship requirements, the company must be legally and actively operating in Australia under its legal name. If your sponsorship application is approved, it will be valid for five years, and you will be able to sponsor overseas workers through the SID subclass 482 visa program.

• The employer must be or become an approved sponsor.
• Comply with Australian workplace laws.
• Meet the training requirements.

Step 2: Nomination Application

Before an employer submits a nomination application, they must conduct labour market testing and meet salary and employment requirements. There are also other nomination requirements you need to meet depending on the visa stream that you have chosen.

• Meet minimum salary requirements
• Meet genuine position
• Meet the market salary rates.
• Meet the labour market testing requirements where applicable.

Step 3: Visa Application

The visa application is the third step in the process, and to apply for a visa application, the applicant must have a valid nomination approval for the relevant occupation, which was nominated by the sponsor. The applicant must have the following:

• Have at least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation.
• Have a positive skill assessment for the nominated occupation, if required
• Have a relevant English language requirement
• Health and character checks

SID Subclass 482 Visa Application Fees (VAC)

• Primary applicant: $3,115
• Dependents aged 18+: $3,115 per person
• Dependents under 18: $780 per person

The 482 SID visa application fee will change at the beginning of the Australian financial year on July 1, each year.

The benefits of the SID Subclass 482 Visa

The SID visa holders enjoy the following benefit.

• work in Australia for your sponsor for up to 4 years, or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
• Include family members who can work and study (you won’t receive government assistance)
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
• if eligible, apply for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 Visa

Disclaimer: 

Information under ANZSCO Occupations (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) section is published in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia licence guideline. ANZSCO Version 1.3 updated on 25 March 2021 and original source can be accessed on Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

This section does not intend to provide immigration assistance pursuant to section 276 of Migration Act (Cth) 1994 as described in the Migration laws. It is based on public guidelines available at Department of Home Affairs’ Website. It is your responsibility to verify accuracy and status of provided information with your Registered Migration Agent (RMA) who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications.