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Skills in Demand 482 Visa
The Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482) allows Australian businesses to address genuine skill shortages by sponsoring skilled workers from overseas. This visa allows businesses to fill positions that cannot be filled by the local Australian workforce, offering employers flexibility in sourcing global talent while providing skilled individuals the opportunity to work in Australia.
Key Features of the 482 Visa
The SID visa offers businesses the ability to hire overseas workers on a temporary basis for up to four years, depending on the occupation and visa stream. There are three streams under the SID visa, each catering to specific business needs and worker qualifications.
Specialist Skills Stream:
- Be nominated to work under ANZSCO occupation listed in major groups 1,2,4,5 or 6 with a salary that meets Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT).
- Allows workers to stay in Australia for up to four years.
- This stream provides a pathway to permanent residency under Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 Temporary Residence transition (TRT) stream only after two years unless they can be nominated under occupation on Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
Core Skills Stream
- Designed for occupations listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) with a salary that meets Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT)
- Allows workers to stay for up to four years.
- This stream can lead to permanent residency under Direct Entry subject to meeting requirements or after two years through the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 Temporary Residence transition (TRT) stream.
Labour Agreement Stream
- Available to businesses that have a Labour Agreement with the Australian government.
- Suitable for businesses in industries or regions facing severe skill shortages, allowing for greater flexibility in terms of occupation and visa conditions.
Steps to Apply for a SID Visa
Sponsorship Application
The employer must apply to become an approved sponsor. This includes showing
evidence of active and lawful operations in Australia, strong record or commitment
to employment local labour and no defined “adverse information” and providing
financial evidence
If they already hold this approval, they can proceed directly to
nominating an overseas worker.
Nomination Application
The employer nominates a skilled worker for a specific position. This includes
providing evidence of the job being genuine and the market testing that was
conducted.
The nomination will also include the job's terms and salary (no less than
SSIT/CSIT), ensuring the applicant is paid no less than annual market salary rate
(AMSR).
The position associated with the nomination must be genuine
Visa Application
The nominated overseas worker must apply for the 482 visa, providing evidence of
their identity, skills and qualifications,
Have at least 1 year of relevant experience in the nominated occupation.
English proficiency depending on the stream, character and health clearances.
Once approved, the worker can come to Australia and begin employment with the sponsoring business.
Labour Market Testing (LMT) Requirements
Before nominating a foreign worker, businesses are generally required to demonstrate that they have advertised the position locally and made genuine efforts to recruit Australian workers. Exceptions to this requirement may apply in certain circumstances, such as international trade agreements.
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