Skills in Demand Visa

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) supports employer-sponsored migration where an Australian business seeks to fill a skilled role with an overseas worker. Stream selection and role structure are central to the strategy.

• Current Subclass 482 employer-sponsored pathway
• Role and applicant suitability both matter
• Often linked to broader sponsorship and nomination stages
• Can form part of a longer-term migration strategy

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Skilled workers sponsored by Australian employers
• Professionals filling genuine skill shortages
• Workers planning employer-sponsored migration pathways

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Eligible sponsoring employer
• Suitable nominated role
• Applicant background aligned to the role
• Supporting business and employment evidence
• Pathway-specific criteria

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Assess employer readiness, role structure and occupation fit

2. 02

   Confirm the right sponsorship and nomination strategy

3. 03

   Prepare aligned employer and applicant evidence

4. 04

   Lodge with a coordinated temporary-to-permanent plan where relevant

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Incorrect occupation classification
• Employer sponsorship compliance issues
• Employment evidence inconsistencies

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.