NEW Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa: what to expect

The Department of Home Affairs last week provided an update on the upcoming changes to the 482 visa subclass – due to come into effect “before the end of the year”!

The new “Skills in Demand Visa” will remain under the 482 visa subclass, with the following changes being implemented:

• Temporary skilled worker visa with up to 4 years validity

• Clear pathway to permanent residence

• Will have 3 streams - Specialist Skills, Core Skills and Labour Agreements

Specialist Skills stream: Will be for highly skilled migrants earning at least $135,000 in any occupation except trades workers, machinery operators, drivers and labourers

Core Skills stream: Will be for skilled employees and there will be a new Core Skills occupation List and a Core Skills Income Threshold – please note the new Core Skills Occupation List has NOT been released as yet.

Labour Agreement stream: The TSS Labour Agreement stream will be renamed the Skills in Demand Labour Agreement stream

• Work experience requirement reduced to one year

• As the TSS visa will be replaced by the SID visa existing short-term and medium-term streams of the TSS visa will close to new applications.

• The Department are currently working on this, and we are advised it will commence in 2024 before the end of the year.

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At First Class Migration Australia, we understand that navigating these changes can be overwhelming. Our team of highly experienced migration agents are here to guide you through the evolving migration policies, offering personalised advice to maximize your chances of successful migration. We stay up to date with the latest developments and provide timely advice to ensure you make informed decisions.

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