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Skills in Demand Visa

The new Skills in Demand Visa has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) Visa, providing pathways to Permanent Residency for ALL applicants.

The Skills in Demand (SID) Visa is valid for up to 4 years and consists of three streams, each designed to meet specific labour market needs:

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  1. Specialist Skills: The Specialist Skills Pathway will no longer rely on skilled occupation lists, will require a minimum salary threshold of $141,210, and provide a fast 7-day processing time.
  2. Core Skills: Focuses on roles needed now and into the future, governed by the new Core Skills Occupation List and an income threshold that will be indexed annually.
  3. Labour Agreements: Aimed at sectors requiring labour agreements, this stream is being developed in coordination with the Skills in Demand Specialist and Core Skills streams.

FAQs

What is the new Skills in Demand Visa and how does it differ from the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa?

The Skills in Demand Visa, replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) Visa in 2024, is a 4-year temporary skilled visa with three streams targeting various skill levels and industries, offering pathways to Permanent Residency for all applicants.

What are the three streams of the Skills in Demand Visa?

The three streams of the Skills in Demand Visa are the Specialist Skills Pathway for highly skilled workers with a $135,000 minimum salary, the Core Skills Pathway with an updated occupation list and a $70,000 minimum salary threshold, and the Essential Skills Pathway, targeting lower-paid workers

What are the new provisions for worker mobility under the Skills in Demand Visa?

The new provisions include recognition of time spent with approved employers towards permanent residency and a 180-day period to find a new employer while retaining the ability to work

How is the accreditation pathway for Approved Sponsors changing?

This accredited sponsor program will be open to start-ups with venture capital from a registered fund, facilitating easier access to migrant workers.