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Employer-Sponsored Visa · Perth, WA
Subclass 482 · Skills in Demand · MARN 2418576

Work in Australia under the sponsorship of an approved employer, using your skills

Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) is an employer-sponsored temporary work visa that allows an approved Australian employer to sponsor a skilled worker from overseas to fill a workforce shortage. When your occupation, qualifications and experience meet Australian standards, it can be an important starting point both for working in Australia and, where the conditions are met, for transitioning to permanent residence.

Requires the sponsorship of an approved employer and nomination for a specific occupation.
Employer-sponsored temporary work that can lead to permanent residence where the conditions are met.
Your family members can also live, work and study in Australia.
MARN 2418576 · Registered with OMARA
(08) 6555 7037 0475 218 414
Level 28, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
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Thank you, we have received your enquiry.

A Registered Migration Agent will review your enquiry and respond within one business day. If your matter is urgent, please call us on (08) 6555 7037.

Let's take the right step toward your employer-sponsored visa

Share your occupation and situation with us; we will assess your eligibility and manage your application from start to finish. This form does not create any obligation for you.

Your information is used only to respond to this enquiry. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576). Submitting this form does not create a client relationship and does not guarantee any visa outcome.

WHO IS IT FOR

Who this visa is for

  • Skilled workers sponsored by an approved Australian employer
  • Professionals whose occupation is on the relevant skilled occupation list
  • Those who meet the required qualifications, experience and English
  • Those seeking to work in Australia and a pathway to permanent residence

Eligibility depends on your occupation, your employer and current legislation, and is verified before proceeding.

Assess Your Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligibility criteria

A Subclass 482 application generally requires the following:

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Employer sponsorship and nomination: You must be sponsored and nominated by an approved Australian employer for a specific occupation.

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Occupation list: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.

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Qualifications and experience: You must hold the qualifications and work experience required for your occupation.

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English proficiency: You must meet the English requirements or qualify for an exemption.

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Health and character: You must meet Australia's health and character standards.

The visa name, occupation lists and experience and English thresholds change over time; they are verified against current Department of Home Affairs sources for your circumstances.

KEY BENEFITS

Key benefits of the Subclass 482

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Work in Australia: You work temporarily in your occupation with your approved employer.

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Pathway to permanent residence: Where the conditions are met, you can move to pathways such as employer-nominated permanent residence (Subclass 186).

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Family: Your family members can also live, work and study in Australia.

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Australian experience: The experience you gain in Australia strengthens your career both locally and internationally.

These benefits are general in nature, and no visa outcome or transition to permanent residence is guaranteed.

How the employer-sponsored visa works
Sponsorship and nomination
An approved Australian employer sponsors and nominates you for a specific occupation.
Documents and eligibility
We prepare your qualification, experience, English, health and character documents and check your eligibility.
Lodging the application
We lodge your application through ImmiAccount on your behalf, accurately and completely.
Decision and work
The Department of Home Affairs assesses your application; once granted, you can work with your employer.
Our Process

How we manage your application, step by step

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Consultation and strategy

We assess your occupation, experience and goals and determine the most suitable pathway.

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Eligibility and occupation check

We clarify your occupation's status and the employer-sponsorship requirements.

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Document preparation

We prepare your qualification, experience, English, health and character documents in full.

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Lodging the application

We manage the sponsorship, nomination and visa stages accurately through ImmiAccount.

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Monitoring and follow-up

We monitor progress and respond promptly to any requests from the Department.

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After the visa and permanent residence

After approval and where eligible, we support you on the pathway to permanent residence.

Frequently asked questions

GENERAL What is the Subclass 482?
It is an employer-sponsored temporary work visa that allows an approved Australian employer to sponsor a skilled worker from overseas to fill a workforce shortage. It is also known by its current name, Skills in Demand (SID).
SPONSOR Do I need an employer sponsor?
Yes. You must be sponsored and nominated by an approved Australian employer for a specific occupation.
OCCUPATION Is every occupation eligible?
No. Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list. As occupation lists change over time, we verify the current list for your circumstances.
CONDITIONS What are the qualification and English requirements?
You must hold the qualifications and work experience required for your occupation and meet the English requirements or qualify for an exemption. The exact thresholds are assessed against current legislation.
PERMANENT RESIDENCE Can this visa lead to permanent residence?
It does not grant permanent residence directly; however, where the conditions are met, it can be a stepping stone to pathways such as employer-nominated permanent residence (Subclass 186). This is not automatic.
GENERAL Can I bring my family with me?
This visa generally allows your family members to live, work and study in Australia. The scope depends on your application and current legislation.
GENERAL Do you guarantee my visa will be approved?
No one can lawfully guarantee a visa outcome, and neither do we. What we do is assess your eligibility, prepare a strong and compliant application, and give you a clear view of your prospects before you proceed.

Australian Migration Co is a private migration advisory firm. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576) registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Australian Migration Co is not a government body and is not part of, or operated by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Visa applications can also be lodged directly with the Australian Government at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, and some are free of charge; our services are provided for a fee. The information on this page is general in nature, does not constitute immigration advice and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Visa names, occupation lists, eligibility criteria, age and experience thresholds, visa periods and permanent residence pathways change over time and are verified against current sources before proceeding.