Subclass 482Highly EligibleGenerated 28 August 2026
At a Glance
VisaSkills in Demand VisaSubclass 482
Base charge OfficialAUD $4,015Primary applicant
Processing Official5 weeks - 3 months50%-90% of applications
Documents10 items5 categories
Primary Recommendation
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Skills in Demand Visa - Subclass 482
With an employer offering AUD $165,000 for a Software Engineer role (ANZSCO 261313) on the Core Skills Occupation List, you are a strong candidate for the employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visa.
Eligibility Assessment
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Employer sponsorshipYour employer is an approved standard business sponsor offering a genuine position
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Nominated occupationSoftware Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) is on the Core Skills Occupation List
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Salary thresholdYour offered salary of AUD $165,000 significantly exceeds the Core Skills Income Threshold
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Skills assessmentA skills assessment may be required depending on your occupation and passport
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English proficiencyFunctional English is met through your qualification taught in English
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Health and characterStandard medicals and police certificates are required before grant
Confirm your employer holds current Standard Business Sponsorship before relying on any timeline
Match your position description to your ANZSCO occupation duties precisely - mismatches are a common refusal reason
Start the skills assessment early if your occupation requires one - it is usually the longest step
Keep payslips and superannuation records - the department may verify your salary meets the threshold on an ongoing basis
Why This Visa Is Right for You
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✓Fastest employer-sponsored pathway currently available, with priority processing for the Core Skills stream
✓Valid for up to 4 years with a direct pathway to permanent residency after 2 years
✓Full work rights for your sponsored occupation with your nominating employer
✓Partner and dependent children included with their own work and study rights
✓No labour market testing required if you're already onshore on an eligible visa
Alternative Visa Options
Employer Nomination Scheme
Subclass 186
Direct Entry stream gives permanent residency immediately if your employer nominates you and you meet the skills assessment requirement.
Skilled Independent Visa
Subclass 189
A points-tested, sponsor-free permanent option worth exploring in parallel if your points score is competitive.
Required Documents
1Identity Documents
✓Current passport (biodata page, certified copy)
✓Passport-sized photographs (2x)
2Sponsorship & Nomination
✓Standard Business Sponsorship approval
✓Nomination application and position description
✓Employment contract confirming salary and terms
3Skills & Qualifications
✓Skills assessment (if required for your occupation)
✓Degree certificate and academic transcripts
4English Evidence
✓Evidence of functional English (qualification or test)
5Health & Character
✓Health examinations
✓Police certificates for each country lived in for 12+ months
Expected Timeline
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Sponsorship & nomination lodged by employer2-4 weeks
2
Skills assessment (if required)6-10 weeks
3
Visa application preparation1-2 weeks
4
Lodge application & medicals1 week
5
Processing to decision2-4 months
Estimates based on your situation. See Official Figures above for published processing times.
Application Fees
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Base application charge (primary)Skilling Australians Fund levy (employer-paid)Health examinations (approx.)Police certificates (approx.)Skills assessment (if required)
Base application charge (primary)
AUD $3,035
Skilling Australians Fund levy (employer-paid)
AUD $3,035
Health examinations (approx.)
AUD $760
Police certificates (approx.)
AUD $330
Skills assessment (if required)
AUD $550
Estimated Total
AUD $7,710
Estimates. The verified base application charge appears in Official Figures above.
Next Steps
⏳Confirm your employer has current Standard Business Sponsorship
▶Employer lodges the nomination application
▶Complete a skills assessment if required for your occupation
★Receive nomination approval
▶Lodge your visa application with supporting evidence
▶Complete health examinations and provide police certificates