Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482 Visa)
On 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa.
If your employer has lodged a TSS nomination and you have not lodged your associated TSS visa application before 7 December 2024, if the nomination is approved it will be deemed a SID nomination and you can lodge an associated application for a SID visa.
The Skills in Demand (SID) 482 visa, is a temporary visa that permits the holder to live in Australia while working full-time for the sponsoring employer, in a nominated occupation that is listed on the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL).
Note: you cannot apply for this visa if you do not have an employer willing to sponsor and employ you in a full-time position. We cannot assist you in finding an employer as we are not a recruitment consultancy.
186 Visa – Employer Nomination Scheme
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, or subclass 186 visa, is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers. This 186 visa requires your employer/sponsor to have a genuine need for an on-going permanent position. There are two pathways to gain permanent residence through the 186 visa: the Temporary Transition Stream for those who have been working in Australia whilst the holder of a 482 visa for a minimum two year period or Direct Entry for offshore or onshore applicants in occupations on the Core Skilled Occupation List.
Standard Business Sponsorship
Employers throughout Australia are struggling in recruiting skilled staff from within the Australian labour market and are now seeking to sponsor qualified and experienced employees from overseas.
Once a Sponsorship has been approved, the company is able to nominate positions to be filled by overseas skilled employees and the employees are able to apply for a Visa. Australia offers several visa options for employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers, each suited to different business needs and durations of employment. Employers can choose from temporary and permanent sponsorship pathways, with varying requirements and obligations.
Accredited Sponsorship
An Accredited Business Sponsorship is a special status granted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to eligible employers who demonstrate a strong history of compliance with sponsorship obligations and a commitment to employing overseas skilled workers responsibly.
This status is available to sponsors of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) and provides several benefits designed to streamline the visa process.
Benefits of being an accredited sponsor, in addition to the priority processing of visa applications and nominations, have the ability to advertise positions on their website; 482 visa applicants are not required to provide police clearance certificates if the sponsoring employer can attest to their good character. This significantly reduces processing times.
494 Visa – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
The Skilled Work Regional subclass 494 visa is a temporary one, valid for five years. You can apply for permanent residency after three years from the time your 494 visa is granted.
The subclass 494 visa enables employers in regional areas to address labour shortages by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can’t source a skilled Australian worker. This visa entitles 494 visa holders, together with their families, to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia.
Applicants must be under 45 years of age at the time of receiving an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs, otherwise, you won’t meet the eligibility criterion on age.
Training Visa (Subclass 407)
The Training Visa (subclass 407) is for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to participate in occupational training or professional development.
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) is a temporary visa for people who want to travel to Australia to undertake short-term, non-ongoing highly specialised work, or to conduct an activity as an invited participant.