Skills in Demand visa – Subclass 482

The process generally involves three stages:

• The business becomes an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) or applies to become one.
• The employer lodges a nomination application for the position.
• The applicant lodges a visa application once the nomination is lodged.

The sponsor must publish job advertisements:

• In English, with the required job details;
• On nationally recognised recruitment platforms (e.g. SEEK, Indeed, or LinkedIn Jobs); and
• For a minimum of four weeks within the four months immediately prior to nomination lodgement.

Sponsors typically need to submit:

• A Position Description and Genuine Need Letter;
• LMT evidence (job ads, applicant summaries);
• Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) evidence; and
• Business information such as financial statements, structure and operations overview.

Not necessarily. However, the Department will consider:

• The number of nominees in relation to the size and growth of the business;
• The genuine need for each nominated position; and
• The sponsor’s compliance history.

It is a requirement that the nominee’s income meets the prescribed thresholds.

If key aspects such as the nominee’s duties and income changes, then a new nomination might be necessary.

Notwithstanding any contractual agreements between the nominee and the sponsor, the nominee may work for a new employer provided that they become an approved sponsor and take over sponsorship of the nominee’s visa. The nominee may have up to 180 days to become sponsored again depending on the condition on their visa.