The Core Skills Stream of the Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) is a pathway for skilled workers to temporarily work in Australia when Australian employers can’t find suitably qualified Australians. Here’s a breakdown:

Key Features

• Focus: Primarily targets occupations in demand within Australia.
• Eligibility: You must meet specific criteria related to your skills, qualifications, and the nominated position.
• Visa Duration: Up to 4 years (or 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders).
• Path to Permanent Residency: May be possible depending on your occupation and meeting specific criteria.

General Requirements

• Sponsorship: You must be sponsored by an approved Australian employer.
• Skills Assessment: You might need a skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority to demonstrate your qualifications and experience.
• Health and Character Requirements: You must meet certain health and character requirements.

Benefits

• Work in Australia: Gain valuable work experience in Australia.
• Potential for Permanent Residency: Explore pathways to permanent residency in Australia.
• Travel Flexibility: Travel to and from Australia multiple times during the visa’s validity.

Important Notes

• Occupation List: Your nominated occupation must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
• Salary Threshold: You must meet the Core Skilled Threshold (CST) salary requirement.
• Application Process: The application process involves both the employer nominating you and you applying for the visa.

Visa Costs – Core Skills Stream (Subclass 482)

• Main Applicant: AUD 3,115.00
• Dependants (18 years and older): AUD 3,115.00 per person
• Dependants (under 18 years): AUD 780.00 per person

Additional costs may apply for:

• English language tests
• Skills Assessment
• Health checks
• Police certificates
• Biometrics

You and your family must adhere to all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.

 Begin your employment within 90 days of:

• • Entering Australia, if outside Australia when the visa is granted.
  • The visa grant date, if already in Australia.

The following condition(s) might be attached to this visa:

Upton 90% of applications: 90 days

Applications are assessed individually, and processing times may vary based on:

• Submission of a complete application with all supporting documents.
• Timely response to requests for additional information.
• Duration of required checks on submitted information.
• Time taken to receive information from external agencies (health, character, security).

Important: The Department may make a decision based solely on the information provided. Ensure all relevant documentation is included with your application.

You must:

• be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
• have the right skills to do the job
• meet the relevant English language requirements

To be eligible for the 482 visa (Core Skills Stream), you must:

1. Be nominated by an approved sponsor: An Australian business must sponsor you for the position. They need to have approval to sponsor overseas workers.

2. Work in a nominated occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): Your intended occupation must be on this specific list.

3. Work for your nominating employer: The visa is tied to the sponsoring employer.

4. Have relevant skills, qualifications, and employment background: You must possess the necessary skills and experience to perform the job duties.

5. Have at least 1 year of relevant work experience: You need at least one year of experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.

6. Have a positive skills assessment (if required): Some occupations on the CSOL  may require a skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority. Check the list to see if your occupation requires one.

7. Meet health requirements: You must meet certain health standards.

8. Meet character requirements: You must be of good character. This usually involves police checks from any country you’ve lived in for a significant period.

9. Have adequate health insurance: You must have health insurance that covers you while you are in Australia.

10. Meet minimum English language proficiency requirements (if required): Some occupations or nationalities may require you to prove your English language ability through a recognized test (like IELTS). Check the requirements for your specific situation.

11. Hold a valid visa (if applying in Australia): If you are applying for this visa while already in Australia, you must hold a valid visa.

12. Have complied with previous visa conditions (if applicable): If you have held visas in the past, you must have complied with their conditions.

13. No age requirement: There is no age limit for this visa.