Visa Subclass · 482

Occupations Eligible for Subclass 482

Occupations and pathway guides linked to the Australian Subclass 482 Skills in Demand / Temporary Skill Shortage Visa for 2026.

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Country Guides8 min read

Australian Skilled Migration for UK Citizens: 2026 Guide

Updated: 13 May 2026

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Visa Comparisons10 min read

482 Core Skills vs Specialist Skills Stream: Which Stream Is Right for You?

Since December 2024, the subclass 482 visa has operated under the new Skills in Demand (SID) framework with three distinct streams: Core Skills, Specialist...

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Visa Comparisons8 min read

Australia vs Germany Immigration: Chancenkarte and Points System Compared (2026)

Germany has shaken up the global immigration game. Its Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card), launched in June 2024, introduced a points-based system that puts...

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Visa Comparisons7 min read

Australia vs UK Immigration: Skilled Worker Visa Comparison for 2026

Thinking about moving abroad for work but can't decide between Australia and the UK? You're not alone. Both countries actively recruit skilled workers, but...

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Visa Comparisons9 min read

Subclass 482 vs 186: Temporary vs Permanent Employer-Sponsored Visa

The subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) and subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) are Australia's two main employer-sponsored visa pathways. One is temporary,...

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Employer-Sponsored Visas7 min read

Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482): Complete Guide 2026

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482) is Australia's primary temporary employer-sponsored work visa, replacing the old Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)...

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Policy News6 min read

Skills in Demand Visa Launch: What Changed in December 2024

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa on 7 December 2024, fundamentally restructuring Australia's employer-sponsored...

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Problems & Appeals10 min read

Visa Conditions 8607 & 8608: Sponsored Worker Obligations

Updated: 25 June 2026

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Glossary6 min read

LMT: Labour Market Testing Requirements for Australian Employer-Sponsored Visas

Labour Market Testing (LMT) is the requirement for Australian employers to demonstrate they've genuinely tried to fill a position with an Australian worker...

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Glossary6 min read

SAF Levy: Skilling Australians Fund Levy Explained for Employers

The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy is a mandatory payment that Australian employers must make when they nominate a worker for certain employer-sponsored...

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Glossary8 min read

SBS, SID Visa, TSMIT, and SAF Levy: Employer Sponsorship Explained

Employer-sponsored migration in Australia involves several interconnected terms that can be confusing at first glance. SBS (Standard Business Sponsorship) is...

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Glossary5 min read

STSOL: Short-term Skilled Occupation List Explained

The STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List) is one of Australia's skilled occupation lists used in the migration system. It contains occupations that have...

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Employer-Sponsored Visas8 min read

482 to 186 Pathway: From Temporary Work Visa to Permanent Residency

The most direct employer-sponsored route to Australian permanent residency runs from the Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482) to the Employer Nomination Scheme...

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Employer-Sponsored Visas6 min read

TSS to SID Visa: What Changed in the December 2024 Transition

In December 2024, Australia replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (Subclass 482) with the Skills in Demand (SID) visa. The biggest changes: a...

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