Subclass 482

Core Skills stream

You must

• have nominated an occupation on the Core Skills Occupations List

• have 1 year work experience in the nominated occupation

• be nominated by an approved work sponsor to work in the nominated occupation

• have the skills, qualifications and work experience required for performing the nominated occupation

• have your skills assessed if required for your occupation

• work only for the nominating employer or the associated entity unless exempt

• have minimum level of English language required for the nominated occupation

• have health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia on this visa

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This is a temporary visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an approved work sponsor for a position. There are 3 streams in this visa, core Skills stream, Specialist Skills stream, and labor agreement stream.

Specialist Skills stream

You must

• nominated an occupation listed on Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations in Major Groups 1,2,4,5 and 6 with a salary meeting the Specialist Skills Income Threshold

• have 1 year work experience in the nominated occupation

• be nominated by an approved work sponsor to work in the nominated occupation

• have relevant skills assessment if required for the nominated occupation

• work only for the nominating employer business or associate entity unless exempt

• have minimum level of English language required for the nominated occupation

• have health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia on this visa

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Labour Agreement stream

You must

• be nominated to work in a specified occupation under a labour agreement

• Unless otherwise specified in Labour Agreement, have 1 year work experience or equivalent in the last 5 years

• have minimum level of English language required for the nominated occupation

• have health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia on this visa

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Visa processing times