Maximise Your Chances - Essential Criteria for the Core Skills Stream SC482 Visa
The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) Visa has two main streams, which are the Core Skills stream and the Specialist Skills stream, for Australian employers to sponsor migrant workers to address any labour shortages. If you are in conversation with your employer in applying for this visa, continue to read on the essential criteria for the SID (SC 482) - Core Skills stream will help to maximise your chances.
What is the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Visa - Core Skills Stream?
The Core Skills stream under the SID (Subclass 482) is to fill a wide range of skilled roles in high demand in the Australian workforce. To apply for this visa stream, there are 3 steps that are required by both the employer and the applicant:
Visa Application
What Are the Essential Criteria for Core Skills Stream?
To be an eligible applicant:
The nominated occupation must be from the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
The applicant may need to have a positive skills assessment.
The applicant must also meet the minimum required English language level.
Able to demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
The employer can demonstrate Labour Market Testing (LMT) continuously.
The sponsoring employer must have an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) and have no adverse information.
Employer to demonstrate genuine need for the position.
Applicant’s salary to meet the minimum salary threshold – Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT).
Applicant must meet health and character requirements.
How Else Can I Maximise My SC482 Visa?
There are many components to applying for the SID (SC 482) visa, hence, plan ahead and strategize can benefit your visa application without risking in overstaying your current visa.
Gather all necessary documents and supporting evidence to lodge the visa application. If you can provide all documents when you lodge the visa, it could be a ‘decision-ready’ application, which may reach a visa decision within the processing time.
Engage with an immigration lawyer to strengthen your visa application, especially if your circumstances are complicated, such as not meeting any of the abovementioned criteria.
You can also refer to our article on common mistakes to avoid for your Subclass 482 – SID Core Skills stream to prevent a visa refusal or visa cancellation.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
Consider engaging with one of our immigration lawyers to get professional advice and assistance for your SID (Subclass 482) visa. The team at Agape Henry Crux can assist you in exploring the best possibilities to meet your visa goals. Our immigration lawyers work with our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law, 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.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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