Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) | Differences between Specialist Skills and Core Skills
The current work-sponsored visa, the Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa on 07 December 2024, has three streams under it, which are the Specialist Skills stream, the Core Skills stream and the Labour Agreement stream. Many would be wondering what the differences between the Specialist and Core Skills stream are, today, we have broken it down for you in a table below.
What are the Differences between Specialist Skills and Core Skills Stream under Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482)?
| Criteria | Specialist Skills Stream | Core Skills Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Occupation List | Occupations must be an ANZSCO occupation in Major Group 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6. Occupation excluded are trades workers, machinery operators, drivers, or labourers. | Must be nominated in an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) |
| Salary Threshold | Minimum annual earnings of AUD 135,000; Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) | Minimum annual earnings of AUD 73,150; Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) |
| Work Experience Requirements | Requires at least 1 year relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or related field | Requires at least 1 year relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or related field |
| English Requirements | Must meet English requirement of equivalent to at least IELTS 5 in each test component | Must meet English requirement of equivalent to at least IELTS 4.5 in each test component |
| Employment Conditions | Must be employed in the nominated occupation with an approved employer | Must be employed in the nominated occupation with the nominator or an associated entity |
| Processing Time | Commitment to a median of 7 days | Commitment to a median of 21 days |
| Visa Duration | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years |
| Family Inclusion | Allows for eligible dependents | Allows for eligible dependents |
| Visa Applicant Charges | The primary applicant and secondary applicants over 18 years old are AUD 3,115. | The primary applicant and secondary applicants over 18 years old are AUD 3,115. |
| Secondary applicants under 18 years old are AUD 780. | Secondary applicants under 18 years old are AUD 780. |
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) is to attract skilled workers to build the Australian economy and address their skill shortage issues. If you think you would like to explore any of the visa streams’ eligibility and requirements, seek professional advice from an Immigration Lawyer at Agape Henry Crux. Our team works with our Accredited Specialists Immigration Lawyers (s) 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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