Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024
482 visa replaced by 3 streams: Specialist Skills, Core Skills, Essential Skills.
Who must comply
Sponsoring employers + applicants under 482 visa.
What triggers it
Sponsoring a skilled worker.
When due
From 7 December 2024.
Evidence required
Sponsorship + nomination per stream rules; documentation.
Max penalty
Sponsorship cancellation + criminal liability for sponsor offences
Summary
From 7 December 2024, the 482 subclass operates in three streams. Specialist Skills (high-income), Core Skills (median wage CSOL list), Essential Skills (lower-paid critical roles). Different sponsorship + nomination thresholds for each.
Source legislation
Topics
Related obligations
- CWLTHComply with Standard Business Sponsor obligations (482 + 494)Business sponsors of 482 / 494 visas must meet labour market testing, equivalent terms + record-keeping.
- CWLTHDocument VEVO checks + retain employer records (s 245AYL Migration Act)Employers should document VEVO checks at hire; statutory defence for compliant employers.
- CWLTHVerify work rights via VEVO before employmentEmployers must verify visa work rights via VEVO before hiring non-citizens.
- CWLTHPay Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levySponsors of 482 visa applicants pay SAF levy at nomination time.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024?
- Sponsoring employers + applicants under 482 visa.
- What triggers Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024?
- Sponsoring a skilled worker.
- When is Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024 due?
- From 7 December 2024.
- What is the maximum penalty for Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024?
- Sponsorship cancellation + criminal liability for sponsor offences
- What evidence is required for Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — 3 streams from 7 December 2024?
- Sponsorship + nomination per stream rules; documentation.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-482. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.