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SKILLS IN DEMAND (SUBCLASS 482) vISA
The SID visa was introduced on the 7th December 2024 (replacing the old TSS visa) and is designed to enable businesses to address domestic labour market skills shortages by employing overseas skilled workers.
There are three streams available under the SID 482 visa program :
Core skills stream – employers can sponsor overseas skilled workers to fill positions in a range of specified occupations contained in the CSOL for up to four years
Specialist skills stream – employers can sponsor overseas workers to fill any occupation specified in the ANZSCO (with the exception of trades, machinery operators, drivers and labourers) for up to four years, providing the minimum salary is $135k plus super
Essential skills stream – this stream is used where an employer has secured a labour agreement with the Commonwealth
Which businesses can use the SID 482 visa program?
Employers that are legally established and lawfully operating a business inside or outside of Australia can apply to become approved standard business sponsors. Overseas employers can use the program if they want to establish a business operation or fulfil a contractual obligation in Australia. Standard business sponsorship approvals are granted for a period of five years, including to start-up businesses.
The program involves a three step process:
Standard business sponsorship application
Nomination application
482 visa application
How do I nominate a position for a SID 482 visa?
The business requires to identify a position to be filled by an overseas skilled worker. For a Core Skills nomination, the occupation must be one specified in the CSOL and for a Specialist Skills nomination, it can be any any occupation specified in ANZSCO (with the exception of trades, machinery operators, drivers and labourers) as long as the minimum salary is at least $135k plus super.
To lodge a valid nomination the employer must have already lodged a sponsorship application, had a previous sponsorship approved or applied for a sponsorship at the same time as the nomination application.
How is the salary of a SID 482 employee determined?
The lowest acceptable salary under the SID sc482 visa program in the Core Skills Stream is currently $73,150 p/a. Employers must also make a minimum contribution to a superannuation fund of the employees choice.
Employers must pay 482 visa employees the 'annual market salary rate' equivalent to the rate paid to an Australian employee performing an equivalent role.
If there is no Australian employee performing an equivalent role then the market rate should be determined by reference to relevant Fair Work or State Industrial Instruments. If these are not applicable, the rate can be determined by reference to remuneration surveys or job advertisements.
What is Labour Market Testing?
Labour Market Testing is now mandatory for all occupations unless it is inconsistent with Australia's International Trade Obligations and requires sponsors to test the local labour market within a 4 month period prior to lodging a nomination application.
Two job adverts in national recruitment websites or print media should run for at least 28 days. Sponsors should provide copies of the adverts and provide information with the nomination application about attempts to recruit Australian workers.
Who can apply for a subclass SID 482 visa?
Applicants require to meet the skill threshold for the nominated occupation detailed in the ANZSCO classification system. Certain occupations on the list of eligible CSOL occupations also have caveats attached to them.
A SID 482 visa holder can bring eligible dependents with them to Australia and dependent family members are able to make a combined application. Partners accompanying the visa holder have unrestricted work rights.
Are there any English language requirements?
482 visa applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language proficiency unless they are 'exempt'. 'Exempt' applicants include:
Nationals of the UK, USA, Canada, Republic of Ireland or New Zealand
Applicants who have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in a secondary and/or higher education institution where the instruction was in English
Intra-company transfer applicants that are to be paid a salary in excess of $96,400
English language proficiency is normally established by the applicants lodging an IELTS test result with an overall test score of at least 5 with a score of at least 5 in each of the four test components.
Are there any health and character requirements?
A 482 visa applicant and dependent family members must be able to meet health requirements for the grant of the visa.
The Department of Home Affairs may request applicants to undergo a health examination depending on the applicants country of origin or residence, the intended period of stay or intended activities.
To be granted a 482 visa, applicants must be of good character and the Department require police certificates for each country that an applicant has lived in for 12 months or more in the ten year period prior to lodging the application, to be lodged with a 482 visa application.
How long is a SID 482 visa granted for?
SID 482 visas can be granted for up to four years and may be renewed onshore for further periods of up to four years.
Find out about other Temporary Work visas
For information and guidance on other Australian temporary work visas, click on our visa guides below.