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Applying for a Partner visa while holding a Subclass 482 visa 482ImmigrationPartner VisaSkills in DemandTSS

Applying for a Partner visa while holding a Subclass 482 visa

The Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa, formerly Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, is valid for up to 4 years and permits the holder to work in Australia only for their sponsoring employer. A Partner visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, to be sponsored for Australian…
Jordan Tew
19 March, 2025
Key Takeaways from our Skills in Demand Visa Webinar 482Employer SponsoredSkills in DemandSponsorship obligations

Key Takeaways from our Skills in Demand Visa Webinar

https://youtu.be/Ij077EhW2DE?si=qsLqts45OlL0_itT Australia’s main employer sponsored work visa, the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa has replaced the previous Temporary Skills Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) from 7 December 2024. In our recent webinar, we explored the key changes, eligibility criteria, business impacts, and compliance obligations. What’s Changed? A summary of the new changes are below: New Visa Streams – Short-term…
Alyse Lee
12 March, 2025
Which entity should a SID 482 visa holder work for? business482ComplianceEmployer SponsoredSkills in DemandSponsorship

Which entity should a SID 482 visa holder work for?

Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa holders are subject to condition 8607, which amongst other things requires them to work only for their sponsoring employer or an "associated entity" of the sponsor. The only exemption to this is if the SID 482 visa has nominated one of several exempt occupations. Employers who have applied for a "standard business sponsorship" to…
Jordan Tew
3 March, 2025
What do I need to do if a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa holder ceases employment? child migration australia482Employer SponsoredSkills in Demand

What do I need to do if a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa holder ceases employment?

There are many reasons why an employer may need to terminate the employment of a sponsored Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa holder. This article does not deal with the legalities from an employment law perspective, but rather the immigration consequences of doing so, and steps that need to be taken. In an immigration context, should such a termination…
Brittney McCann
28 February, 2025
What is the difference between the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa? (Updated: 24 February 2025) 186482Employer SponsoredENS VisasSkills in Demand

What is the difference between the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa? (Updated: 24 February 2025)

The Skills in Demand (SID) and Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa are both employer sponsored visa programs which allow employers to bring skilled workers into Australia for selected occupations. Both visas are very similar in the sense that they allow the visa holder to reside in Australia, work full-time and have their family accompany them. However, there are some clear…
David Huynh
24 February, 2025
What are the visa options to hire foreign talent as an employer? (Updated on: 29 January 2025) business186400 Visa408482494Employer SponsoredENS VisasImmigrationSkills in Demand

What are the visa options to hire foreign talent as an employer? (Updated on: 29 January 2025)

As a business, there are several visa options which can facilitate access to foreign workers, the most appropriate of which will depend on the individual’s skill level, the duration of stay, duties required, and of course, cost. So what are the options? This primer sets out a number of employer supported visa options, including the: Skills in Demand (subclass 482)…
Lucinda Lim
29 January, 2025
Can you change employers while holding a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa? (Updated on: 29 January 2025) 482ComplianceSkills in Demand

Can you change employers while holding a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa? (Updated on: 29 January 2025)

There are many reasons why you may want to change your employers. Changing employers while holding an employer sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) or Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa is possible, but there are specific conditions and procedures that must be complied with. A summary of the process to change employers while on a 482 visa is set…
Jordan Tew
29 January, 2025
Do I need to be employed full-time for a 482 visa, or can I work as an independent contractor? business482Employer SponsoredEmployment ContractsSkills in Demand

Do I need to be employed full-time for a 482 visa, or can I work as an independent contractor?

Broadly speaking, for a Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 nomination to be approved, the Minister must be satisfied that the position associated with the occupation is genuine and a full-time position. To that end, it is also a legislative requirement, that the nominee will be engaged only as an employee under a written contract of employment, and a copy…
Jordan Tew
29 January, 2025
How to address the genuineness criteria in a SID nomination application (Updated on: 24 January 2025) 482Genuine PositionGlobal Talent SchemeSkills in Demand

How to address the genuineness criteria in a SID nomination application (Updated on: 24 January 2025)

A position associated with a nominated occupation in a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) application must be genuine. This is considered an important regulatory criterion in ensuring that SID visas are used to address temporary skill shortages for specific nominated occupations in circumstances where an Australian worker cannot be sourced. The purpose is to ensure that business do not…
Mihan Hannan
24 January, 2025
A welcome guide: congratulations on your SID visa grant (Updated on: 21 January 2025) 482Employer SponsoredSkills in Demand

A welcome guide: congratulations on your SID visa grant (Updated on: 21 January 2025)

First of all, congratulations on the grant of your Skills in Demand (SID) visa. Now that you are here, this guide provides a few pointers on the rights and obligations you have as a SID visa holder and if you are interested, how to obtain permanent residence and / or citizenship. Visa conditions The visa approval notification received from the…
Mihan Hannan
21 January, 2025
Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024) business482Employer SponsoredENS VisasSkills in DemandSponsorship

Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)

Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to those employers who meet specific criteria set out by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). Accredited Sponsors receive preferential treatment from the Department for a range of employer sponsored visas, including particularly the Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa. This results in faster turn-around times and less scrutinised applications. What does sponsorship accreditation grant…
Jordan Tew
18 December, 2024
Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist australian resident visa482Employer SponsoredSkills in Demand

Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist

The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa is a temporary, employer sponsored visa for skilled foreign workers employed in specified occupations and allows employers to sponsor workers with suitable skills and qualifications where a suitable Australian worker cannot be sourced. It also offers some pathways to permanent residency, making it an appealing option for workers wanting to stay in…
Alyse Lee
11 December, 2024
What are the English language requirements for the SID (formerly TSS) (Subclass 482) visa? (Updated on: 11 December 2024) 482Employer SponsoredEnglishSkills in Demand

What are the English language requirements for the SID (formerly TSS) (Subclass 482) visa? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)

Various Australian visas have English language requirements. Not surprisingly, visa applications under the skilled migration program, including the Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa (formerly the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa) are affected by these requirements. What are the English requirements for primary applicants? Unless exempt from English testing requirements, a primary applicant must provide evidence of…
Mihan Hannan
11 December, 2024
Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024) 482Employer SponsoredSkills in Demand

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024)

On 11 December 2023, the Australian government released its much anticipated and comprehensive Migration Strategy, with a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. One of the most significant actions is the creation of a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, with three targeted pathways. Changes to this program were…
Mihan Hannan
4 December, 2024
New Core Skills Occupation List child migration australia482Employer SponsoredOccupation ListsSkills in DemandTSS

New Core Skills Occupation List

On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which is to apply to the upcoming Skills in Demand (SID) visa. See announcement here. The SID visa has been expected to replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa in “late 2024”, and it now appears that this will occur on…
Jordan Tew
3 December, 2024