The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) enables an Applicant to be nominated to live and work in Australia for up to 4 years. The visa also allows the Applicant to add their dependents and provides a potential pathway to permanent residency through the Temporary Resident Transition stream offered under the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186).

To satisfy the requirements for a Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482), the Primary Applicant must be able to demonstrate that they:

• 1. Are able to qualify for an occupation listed on the Core Skill Occupation List (CSOL);
• 2. Have completed at least 1 year of relevant full-time work in the last 5 years;
• 3. Are eligible for registration or licencing if required for the occupation;
• 4. Have at least vocational level of English.
• 5. Have an Employment Contract offering full-time work for the period of the visa – the nominated salary must be equal to (or above) $73,150 per annum (based on a 38 week);
• 6. Have private health insurance for themselves and any dependent family members.

Please note that applicants for trade occupations may also be required to undergo a formal skills assessment by Trades Recognition Australia. For more information please contact the Australian Migration Advisory.

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