Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) – Work in Australia

The Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) is Australia’s new visa for skilled overseas workers. It replaces the old Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS 482) Visa and introduces fairer conditions, easier employer mobility, and clearer pathways to Permanent Residence. Nestway Immigration, located in Seven Hills NSW, helps skilled workers and Australian employers lodge complete and compliant applications.

About the New Skills in Demand Visa

This visa allows overseas professionals to work in Australia for up to four years in approved occupations. It aims to fill labour shortages while ensuring stronger protections for migrant workers.

Streams of the Skills in Demand Visa

• Core Skills Stream (majority of applicants): for most occupations on the new Core Skills Occupation List.
• Specialist Skills Stream: for highly paid professionals with niche expertise.
• Essential Skills Stream: for lower-paid but essential industries through negotiated agreements.

Key Eligibility Requirements

• Approved job offer and sponsorship from an Australian employer.
• Occupation on the new Skills in Demand Occupation List.
• Relevant qualifications and minimum one year of full-time experience.
• English proficiency generally IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
• Meet health and character requirements.

Visa Duration & Pathway to PR

Most Skills in Demand Visas are granted for up to four years. After two years with the same employer, applicants may transition to Permanent Residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186).

Benefits of the New Visa

• Greater job mobility – workers can change employers more easily.
• Clearer pathway to permanent residency.
• Better protections for workers and transparency for employers.

Why Choose Nestway Immigration?

Our MARA-registered migration agents in Seven Hills NSW 2147 assist with sponsorship, nomination, and visa lodgement for skilled workers and Australian businesses. We serve clients across Blacktown, Toongabbie, Kings Langley, Baulkham Hills, and Parramatta.

Many professionals holding a 482 visa can later apply for permanent residency via the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. If you are still studying, start your pathway with a Student Visa (Subclass 500).

Contact Us

📍 8/238 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills NSW 2147 📞 +61 435 020 639 ✉️ admin@nestwayimmigration.com.au