Skills in Demand (SC 482) Visa Document Checklist
The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa is a temporary visa for skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer. The visa allows eligible employees to live and work in Australia for up to 4 years when there is no suitable Australian worker available for the position. This visa offers a pathway for skilled professionals to settle in Australia. The SID (SC 482) Visa consists of 3 application streams:
Core Skills Stream
Specialist Skills Stream
Labour Agreement Stream
SID (SC 482) Sponsorship Document Checklist
Employers are responsible to apply for a Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) to allow them to sponsor any overseas worker for 5 years. Key documents are as follows and not limited to:
Company registration
Australian Business Number (ABN) certificate
Registration of certificate for Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) from Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Financial Documents
Tax Returns
Recent Business Activity Statement Recent Bank Statement Profit and Loss Statement Annual Report
Other documents
Contract to provide goods or services
Evidence of staff
Evidence to set up a business operation in Australia (if relevant)
SID (SC 482) Nomination Document Checklist
Employers have to provide supporting documents for their nomination. These documents may include and not limited to:
Evidence for genuine position
Organisational chart
Position description
Employment contracts from past workers
Occupation requirements
Duties of the role must relate to the ANZSCO or OSCA
The employer must meet the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT)
Applicants must have a skills assessment
Financial capacity to fill the role
Financial reports
Business Activity Statements (BAS)
Labour Market Testing
Perform Labour Market Testing (LMT) unless exempted
Job advertisements
Employment contracts for similar roles
SID (SC 482) Visa Application Document Checklist
Applicants must meet the visa criteria by gathering and preparing the documents listed below and not limited to:
Identity documents
Passport
National identity card
Employment Documents
CV/Resume
Positive Skills Assessment (For Direct Entry Stream)
Employment contract
Qualifications and Education
Evidence of English language proficiency
Degree certifications
Academic transcripts
Professional licences or registration
Health and Character
Overseas police certificates for countries lived in over 12 months.
Evidence of health insurance.
Related: Skills In Demand (SID) Visa Subclass 482: Work Experience Requirement
Can I add My Family Members to My Visa Application?
The Skills in Demand (SID) (SC 482) Visa allows applicants to include eligible family members as secondary applicants or dependents, such as:
Spouse or de facto partner
Dependent children under 18 years old
Documents for secondary applicants may include birth certificate(s), a marriage certificate, education documents and more.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
If you want to know the pathway to PR through a Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482), reach out to one of our immigration lawyers at Agape Henry Crux. Discuss it with one of our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers (s) or our team of immigration lawyers and registered migration agents who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
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