Skilled Subclass
Skills in Demand Visa
Subclass 482
Employer-sponsored temporary skilled visa with stream and occupation settings.
- Who can apply
- Applicants who can meet skilled subclass criteria including: Approved sponsor and nomination in an eligible occupation.; Relevant skills/qualification and work experience evidence (including current 12-month benchmark in guidance).; Health, character, and stream-specific conditions met..
- Bring family
- depends
- Apply from
- Inside or outside Australia depending on subclass settings
- Type
- Temporary
- How long
- Temporary grant period commonly between 1 and 4 years depending on stream and passport settings.
- Leads to PR
- Depends on pathway
- Work rights
- Refer to visa conditions and stream rules at grant.
What you need to know
Employer-sponsored temporary skilled visa with stream and occupation settings.
Key requirements: - Approved sponsor and nomination in an eligible occupation. - Relevant skills/qualification and work experience evidence (including current 12-month benchmark in guidance). - Health, character, and stream-specific conditions met.
Who can apply (detailed)
To qualify, applicants must satisfy subclass criteria including: - Approved sponsor and nomination in an eligible occupation. - Relevant skills/qualification and work experience evidence (including current 12-month benchmark in guidance). - Health, character, and stream-specific conditions met.
What you need to do
1. Check occupation and sponsor readiness. 2. Prepare work experience and qualification evidence. 3. Lodge nomination and visa application.
How long it takes and what it costs
Processing times and fees vary by profile, stream, and decision workload. Check official fee estimator and processing updates before lodging.
What you can and can't do
Rights and restrictions depend on visa conditions attached to this subclass and stream at grant.
Bringing your family along
Family inclusion depends on the stream and subclass criteria.
More information
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Subclass 482?
Applicants who can meet skilled subclass criteria including: Approved sponsor and nomination in an eligible occupation.; Relevant skills/qualification and work experience evidence (including current 12-month benchmark in guidance).; Health, character, and stream-specific conditions met..
How long is Subclass 482?
Temporary grant period commonly between 1 and 4 years depending on stream and passport settings.
Does Subclass 482 lead to PR?
PR pathway depends on the specific stream and eligibility profile.
Can I include family on Subclass 482?
Family inclusion depends on stream rules and applicant circumstances.
Where do I find updated rules for Subclass 482?
Check current Department of Home Affairs policy and official visa guidance before lodging.
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