Skills in Demand SID (Subclass 482) Visa: Do I Need a Skills Assessment?

The Subclass 482 visa, also known as the Skills in Demand Visa, allows your employer to sponsor you and your family to live and work in Australia, with the potential to transition to permanent residency (PR) in the future. You may have come across mixed information about whether a skills assessment is required for a 482 visa, as some sources say it’s mandatory, while others, such as friends, may tell you they obtained their 482 visa without one.

What is a skills assessment?

So, what is a skills assessment? It's a formal process to determine whether you have the necessary skills and experience to work in your nominated occupation, the one your sponsoring company is nominating you for. Each occupation is assessed by a specific assessing body. For example, Chefs are assessed by TRA, while VETASSESS assesses occupations like Content Creators or Marketing Specialists.

Basically, the need for a skills assessment depends on two main factors:

your occupation; and
your nationality, as specified in the legislation introduced by Australian Immigration in December 2024.

Obtaining a skills assessment unnecessarily can waste time and focus, while failing to obtain one when needed risks visa refusal and future application issues.

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

Contact us to determine whether you need a skills assessment or should focus on other key areas of your SID (Subclass 482) visa application. At Agape Henry Crux, our immigration lawyers can provide tailored advice and guidance specific to your situation to meet your visa objective. The team works with 2 of our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.

We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.

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