The Skills in Demand (SID) visa, subclass 482, allows an Australian employer to sponsor a suitably skilled overseas worker for a nominated skilled position. Depending on the stream and circumstances, the visa can allow work in Australia for up to 4 years.
Explore some of the skilled occupations that may be eligible for Australian skilled visa pathways.
Understand the key steps involved in assessing your skills and preparing for your Australian skilled visa application.
Review your educational qualifications, trade certificates and relevant work experience.
Where required, your skills are assessed by the relevant Australian assessing authority. A skills assessment is mandatory for certain applicants/occupations, while exemptions may apply in some cases.
Applicants generally need to meet the applicable English-language requirement unless exempt.
An approved Australian employer nominates you for an eligible skilled position.
After meeting the applicable requirements, you can lodge the subclass 482 application.