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Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
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The Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) is a temporary visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill positions they cannot otherwise find suitably skilled Australian workers to occupy. This visa facilitates the entry of skilled individuals to address labour shortages in various sectors across Australia.
The SID visa replaces the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa as part of Australia’s reformed skilled migration framework.
Key Features of the 482 visa
- Duration: the SID visa permits holders to work in Australia for up to four years. Hong Kong passport holders may be eligible for a stay of up to five years.
- Eligibility: applicants must be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor, possess the necessary skills for the job, and meet relevant English language requirements.
- Pathway to Permanent Residency: eligibility to apply for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187), if criteria are met.
- Occupation list: the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) replaces previous lists, consolidating 456 occupations and adding 70 new roles in critical industries like healthcare, cybersecurity, and construction.
Streams
The SID visa includes three different streams, that can be used to fill vacancies in a business where Australian workers are unavailable.
Specialist Skills Stream
Attracts highly skilled professionals in high-income roles critical to economic growth.
Eligibility:
- Income threshold: AUD 135,000 or more annually.
- Occupations: any occupation (except trades workers, machinery
- operators and drivers, and labourers). This means roles listed under ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, including managers, professionals, and clerical workers.
- Labour Market Testing (LMT): required, exceptions on International Trade Obligations (ITO).
- Work experience: 12 months.
- Language proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Core Skills Stream
Attracts highly skilled professionals in high-income roles critical to economic growth.
Eligibility:
- Income threshold: AUD 73,150 or more annually.
- Occupation list: occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
- Labour Market Testing (LMT): required, exceptions on International Trade Obligations (ITO).
- Work experience: 12 months.
- Language proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Labour Agreement Stream
Supports niche industries or roles outside the CSOL under Labour Agreements between employers and the government.
Eligibility:
- Occupations: defined within approved Labour Agreements.
- Salary, age and language requirements: concessions are subject to the agreement.
Eligibility Criteria for SBS
To be eligible, your business must:
- Be lawfully operating in Australia
- Have a genuine need for the position and prove it cannot be filled locally
- Have a strong record of compliance with Australian workplace laws
- Demonstrate the financial capacity to meet sponsorship obligations
- Commit to meeting training requirements for Australian employees
Required Documents for SBS Application
- Business registration documents (ABN, ACN, ASIC extract)
- Evidence of lawful and active operations (financial statements, invoices, contracts)
- Organisational chart and staffing structure
- Proof of compliance with workplace laws (Fair Work compliance, no sanctions)
- Training benchmarks or proof of meeting Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy obligations
Processing Time and Validity
- Standard processing time: 1–3 months (faster for low-risk applicants)
- Validity: 4 years (most businesses) or 18 months (start-ups)
- Renewable upon meeting sponsorship obligations
How BFES Global Helps You Get Approved Faster
At BFES Global, we provide:
- A complete eligibility assessment for your business
- Preparation and submission of SBS application with supporting evidence
- Guidance on meeting sponsorship obligations and SAF levy requirements
- Strategic advice on nominating positions under eligible occupation lists
- Ongoing compliance support to avoid breaches and penalties
We make the SBS process straightforward, compliant, and fast — helping you secure the overseas talent you need.
