Most visa holders will be permitted to stay in Australia for up to four years.
Australia Skills in Demand Visa for International Workers, Immigration News: Starting December 7, 2024, Australia will roll out its new Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482), replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. The program aims to streamline pathways for skilled international workers while addressing labor shortages in key sectors.
Key Features of the Skills in Demand Visa
The visa introduces three streams:
- Specialist Skills Pathway
- Core Skills Pathway
- Essential Skills Pathway
Duration: Most visa holders will be permitted to stay in Australia for up to four years, providing flexibility for businesses seeking skilled talent and offering migrants an efficient entry route.
The Core Skills Stream specifically targets filling critical gaps in sectors like health, education, construction, agriculture, and technology, focusing on positions where no suitably skilled Australian workers are available.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Skills in Demand Visa, applicants must:
- Be nominated for a skilled role by an approved sponsor.
- Possess the required skills for the nominated position.
- Meet English language proficiency requirements.
Updated Occupation Lists
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has released an updated Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) applicable to the Core Skills Pathway under this visa. The list features 456 occupations, including roles such as:
- Medical professionals
- Software engineers
- Cooks and chefs
- Dog trainers
- Electricians, carpenters, and bricklayers
The updated CSOL also extends to the Direct Entry Stream of the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa, fulfilling the government's commitment to modernizing occupation lists within skilled visa programs.
Salary Expectations
Workers earning between AUD 70,000 to AUD 135,000 are anticipated to form the majority under the Core Skills Stream, offering businesses and migrants substantial opportunities to contribute to Australia’s economy.
This move underscores Australia’s efforts to create a dynamic and flexible immigration system while addressing critical workforce needs across its regions.
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