Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa (formerly TSS)
Statutory definition
Subclass 482 is prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Migration Regulations 1994. There are three streams: the Specialist Skills stream (ANZSCO 1–3 occupations meeting a higher salary threshold); the Core Skills stream (occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List); and the Essential Skills stream (lower-wage sectors). Visa periods range up to 4 years depending on the stream and occupation.
Explanation
The Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand visa) is the employer-sponsored temporary pathway. It requires: an approved standard business sponsor; a nomination for a specific occupation and role; and the worker meeting the skills, experience, and English language requirements for that occupation. Salary must meet or exceed both the TSMIT and the market salary rate. The visa holder is tied to the sponsoring employer and nominated occupation — changing jobs requires a new nomination and often a new visa application. Holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residence via the Subclass 186 ENS Temporary Residence Transition stream after working for the sponsor for 3 years.