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482 visa - Skills in Demand visa (SID visa)

At PK Harrison Australian Visa Services, we offer complimentary Skills in Demand (SID) 482 Visa (subclass 482) candidate eligibility assessment to employers, along with a free initial assessment for individuals. Once eligibility and application strategy are determined, we provide full application assistance to both employers and individuals. Costs associated with this process are fixed (not hourly rate) with ad hoc advice being provided at no extra charge.

The SID 482 visa allows employers to sponsor overseas workers to live and work in Australia on a temporary basis (from one to four years – depending on the nominated occupation, the visa stream selected and your circumstances). The SID visa is designed to assist employers who are unable to meet their skilled Australian workforce needs from the local Australian labour market.

482 visa requirements

SID visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams:

• the Core Skills stream
• the Specialist Skills stream
• the Labour Agreement stream

Core Skills stream:

• This stream is available to applicants who nominate an occupation on the Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) for a SID visa - It can be used to fill positions for a maximum of 4 years

Specialist Skills stream:

• This stream is available to applicants for up to four years who are remunerated at or above $135,000. There is no occupations list and most occupations can be nominated.

Labour Agreement stream:

• This stream is available if your employer wishes to sponsor you (as an overseas worker) and has entered into a labour agreement with the Department of Home Affairs.

There is often concern and confusion about SID 482 visa costs for employers. We can help you understand your associated government fee requirements based on your circumstances. Book a free initial assessment with us to have your questions answered by us at no obligation.

The basic criteria are set out below:

Employer

The business must:

• be actively and lawfully operating in Australia

OR

• be actively and lawfully operating overseas (not in Australia), and be bringing you to Australia either to establish a business operation, or to fulfill contractual obligations

Nominated Position

The position to be filled must:

• be a genuine position within the business
• be:
  • an eligible occupation on the Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL), which allows for a four-year term of employment OR
  • be remunerated at or above $135,000.

NOTE: certain occupations on these lists will be subject to additional requirements (e.g. work experience, regional location, type of business operated by sponsor). Please contact us for further details based on your particular circumstances.

• have a base salary of more than the current temporary skilled migration income threshold (currently set at $73,150 per year
• be subject to terms and conditions of employment (which includes the wage/salary) that are no less favourable than those provided to Australians working in the same occupation for the business (or in the same local area, if there are no equivalent positions with the business)

Visa Applicant

A 482 visa applicant must (unless a specific exemption applies in any case):

• have the required level of English proficiency
• have skills (qualifications and/or work experience) that match those required for the nominated position. Depending upon your circumstances, the applicant may also be required to undertake a qualification and/or skills assessment to determine eligibility
• meet any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements
• have made adequate arrangements for health insurance during their stay in Australia
• meet health and character requirements

After being employed in the nominated occupation for the nominating employer for at least 2 years whilst holding a TSS visa, applicants may be eligible for employer nominated permanent residence.

If you would like us to assist you with your SID 482 visa application, or determine your eligibility for another work visa, please complete the free initial assessment request form by clicking on the Free Assessment button on this page. Please ensure you complete all requested detail.