Subclass 482 / Temporary skilled work
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Your experience. A considered next move.
Bring the role, employer and worker requirements into one plan. We help you understand the right stream and the evidence needed for a temporary sponsored work application.
- Visa type
- Temporary
- Usual stay
- Up to 4 years
- Primary work streams
- Core Skills, Specialist Skills, Labour Agreement
What this pathway offers
A role to contribute to. A plan you understand.
The Skills in Demand visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa for new applications on 7 December 2024. Existing visa history still matters when planning a new application.
Work in the nominated role
If granted, work under the sponsorship and occupation conditions attached to your visa, with applicable exemptions and mobility provisions.
Keep family plans in view
Eligible family members may be included or considered through a subsequent application. Their criteria and conditions need checking.
Look beyond the temporary stage
A later permanent application may be possible if its requirements are met. A 482 grant does not guarantee permanent residence.
Know the application you are preparing
Three streams. Different requirements.
The occupation, salary and employer arrangements help determine which primary work stream to examine.
Core Skills stream
Requires an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List and the applicable market-salary and income-threshold requirements.
Specialist Skills stream
For eligible occupations in ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6, with the Specialist Skills Income Threshold and other requirements.
Labour Agreement stream
For employers with a relevant labour agreement. The agreed occupations, requirements and any concessions need to be checked against that agreement.
The requirements in context
What needs to line up.
The worker and employer each have requirements to meet. Start by checking:
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The sponsoring business and nomination
The employer must have the required sponsorship arrangements and nominate a genuine role. Labour market testing may apply, with the right advertising evidence and timing.
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Occupation, salary and stream
Use the correct occupation framework. Meet the relevant market-salary and income requirements, or the terms of the applicable labour agreement.
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Your skills and work experience
Core and Specialist Skills applicants generally need at least one year of relevant work experience. Check qualifications, any required skills assessment and licensing for the actual occupation.
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English, personal requirements and visa status
Check the relevant English evidence or exemption, health, character and application requirements. If in Australia, review current status, conditions and immigration history before lodging.
Salary needs to meet more than a headline number.
For nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, the Core Skills Income Threshold is AUD79,423 and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold is AUD146,576.
The applicable market salary and other nomination rules still matter. Meeting an income threshold alone does not make a role or applicant eligible. Labour agreements can have different terms.
Check current salary requirementsA plan you can follow
From your circumstances to a practical next step.
We coordinate the employer and worker evidence so the applications and supporting records tell a consistent story.
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Review the role and worker profile
Check the duties, occupation, salary, experience and existing visa history before choosing a stream.
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Prepare the employer requirements
Review sponsorship, business evidence, the genuine position and any labour market testing required.
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Coordinate nomination and visa lodgement
Use the correct application sequence and references. Check the worker evidence, family details and any current visa deadline.
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Review the grant and ongoing obligations
If approved, explain the role, employer and visa conditions, key dates and the changes that must be reported.
Preparation that makes sense
The right records. A clearer application.
The checklist depends on the visa, stream and people involved. Depending on your circumstances, it may include:
Business and sponsorship records, role description and organisational context.
Employment contract, salary evidence and labour market testing material where required.
Passport, current visa, qualifications, employment references and supporting work records.
Skills assessment or licensing evidence where required, plus the relevant English evidence.
Family, health and character documents relevant to the people applying.
A little more clarity
Your 482 questions, made clearer.
Start with the essentials, then look at how the requirements apply to the role, history and application.
Is this still called the TSS visa?
For new applications, the Skills in Demand visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa on 7 December 2024. Both use subclass 482. An existing TSS grant needs to be assessed against its own conditions, expiry date and the rules relevant to any new application.
How long can the visa be granted for?
The usual maximum is four years, depending on the nomination, stream and your circumstances. Hong Kong passport holders may be eligible for up to five years. The Labour Agreement stream also depends on the agreement. Your grant notice confirms the actual visa period.
Must every occupation be on the CSOL?
No. The Core Skills stream uses the Core Skills Occupation List. The Specialist Skills stream has different occupation rules, including eligible ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6. The Labour Agreement stream depends on the occupations and terms in the relevant agreement.
Can I change employers or occupations?
A new employer generally needs an approved nomination before you begin working for them under the normal sponsored-work conditions. Changing the nominated occupation generally requires a new 482 visa grant. Limited exceptions can apply between sponsored jobs. Check your visa conditions and mobility rules before making a change.
What happens if my sponsored job ends?
Where condition 8607 applies, the cessation provisions allow up to 180 days in one period and 365 days in total over the visa grant period to arrange a new sponsor, another visa or departure. Permitted work during that period has specific rules. These provisions do not extend your visa expiry. Check the conditions applying to your grant promptly.
Does two years on a 482 guarantee the 186?
No. Simply holding a 482 for two years does not guarantee permanent residence. A relevant 186 stream requires a separate application and employer nomination. Eligible sponsored employment, age, English and other requirements need checking. The Temporary Residence Transition stream generally requires two years of eligible sponsored employment within the preceding three years.
How long will it take and what will it cost?
Timing depends on the stream, application priority, evidence and Home Affairs assessment. See current processing guidance and visa charges. Plan sponsorship, nomination, any SAF levy, visa, assessment and professional costs separately. Some employer costs cannot be passed to the worker. We explain the agreed scope and fees before work begins.
Your next step starts with you
Put the role and your plans in perspective.
Tell us about the position, your experience and current visa. We will help you understand the relevant 482 stream and the next step.