Unlock your professional future in Australia with the 482 Skills in Demand visa. Migration Launchpad is your expert partner, providing comprehensive guidance for skilled workers and their sponsoring employers. We streamline the entire process, from sponsorship and nomination to the final visa application, ensuring full compliance with Australia’s immigration laws.
The 482 Skills in Demand Visa enables Australian employers to sponsor skilled international workers when they cannot source suitably qualified Australian personnel. This visa is categorised into three distinct streams, including Short-Term, Medium-Term and Labour Agreement, and permits a temporary stay in Australia for up to four years depending on the chosen stream.
Employer-sponsored visa for occupations experiencing skill shortages
Structured three-tiered system introduced in late 2023:
Specialist Skills Pathway (for occupations with high salary thresholds)
Core Skills Pathway (for targeted occupations listed on the Core Skills Occupation List)
Essential Skills Pathway (for workforce requirements under specific Labour Agreements)
Applications can be lodged from within Australia or overseas
Family members and dependents can be included in the visa application
Benefit from our team’s specialised knowledge and experience with Australian migration law, ensuring your application is precise, compliant, and strategically aligned with your residency and career goals.
We use a reverse-engineered approach, focusing on your ultimate objectives, to create personalised visa pathways perfectly matched to your unique circumstances.
Enjoy complete end-to-end management of your visa process, from initial assessment to final submission, removing the hassle and complexity from your migration journey.
We respect your time and aim to make the migration process straightforward and efficient. Our streamlined methods ensure you clearly understand each step without unnecessary delays.
We have successfully helped numerous individuals and families secure their Australian visas. Our genuine track record demonstrates our commitment and ability to deliver positive outcomes for our clients.
Our team genuinely wants you to succeed. We offer continuous, clear communication and assistance throughout your entire journey, ensuring you always have someone reliable to turn to.
Many holders of the 482 visa have the potential to transition to permanent residency via the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme after two years with the same employer, provided both the occupation and the employer satisfy specific eligibility criteria. Notably, the Core and Specialist pathways provide clearer and more direct routes to permanent residency.
Visa holders can change employers, although a new nomination must be submitted and approved
Family members, including partners and dependent children, can be included
Visa duration and conditions differ according to the relevant stream
Renewals and re-applications are permissible under defined circumstances
Limited restrictions on international travel
Processing times can vary according to the stream, the sponsoring employer and overall application volumes. Generally, processing timelines are:
Specialist Skills Pathway: Approximately 7 to 14 days
Core Skills Pathway: Approximately 1 to 2 months
Essential Skills Pathway: Approximately 2 to 4 months
Yes, your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children can be included in your application. They will be granted the same duration of stay, along with full work and study rights in Australia.
The duration of your 482 visa depends on the specific stream and occupation you apply for. Typically, visas under the Short-Term stream are granted for up to 2 years, while visas under the Medium-Term and Labour Agreement streams may be granted for up to 4 years.
Yes, holders of the 482 visa under the Medium-Term or Labour Agreement streams may become eligible for permanent residency through the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa after meeting certain requirements, such as employment duration and employer sponsorship conditions.
Yes, you can change employers. However, your new employer must also be an approved sponsor. They will need to lodge a new nomination for your role. You must not start employment with the new employer until the nomination has been approved.
A skills assessment is only required for certain occupations and passport holders. We will confirm your individual requirements during your consultation and advise accordingly.
Processing times vary, but most applications are typically finalised within 1 to 3 months. Ensuring complete and accurate documentation can help expedite the processing of your application.
If your employer withdraws their sponsorship, you typically have 60 days to find a new employer sponsor or to apply for an alternative visa to maintain lawful status in Australia
Take our quick assessment and connect directly with our migration specialists. Together, we’ll identify the visa pathway perfectly tailored to your goals.
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