Australia’s NEW Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482), has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa from 7 December 2024.
What is the SID (subclass 482) Visa?
The SID visa is a temporary visa for critical skill shortages in the Australian workforce.
It offers a streamlined pathway for skilled professionals to work and live in Australia for up to four (4) years, with the potential for permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 visa.
Key Features of the SID Visa
Three Streams: The SID visa is divided into three (3) streams:
- Specialist Skills Stream: Caters to highly skilled migrants earning an annual income of AUD $135,000 or more in specific sectors.
- Core Skills Stream: Open to applicants with relevant work experience and an annual income exceeding AUD $73,150 in occupations listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
- Labour Agreement Stream: Facilitates the movement of skilled workers under bespoke agreements between employers and the government.
Reduced Work Experience Requirement: Applicants now need only one (1) year of relevant employment experience in the past five (5) years, compared to the previous two (2) year requirement under the TSS visa.
Enhanced Mobility: Visa holders can change employers with greater flexibility and have up to total of 365 days during the validity of the SID 482 visa period or 180 days in a single period, to find a new sponsor or apply for another visa.
Clearer Pathway to Permanent Residency: Time spent working under the SID visa counts towards the permanent residency requirements of the ENS (subclass 186) visa.
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