Should you apply now for a 482 visa with your current occupation, or should you wait for the Core Skills Visa?
Both the 482 Visa and the Core Skills Visa are employer-sponsored visas, meaning you need an employer to sponsor you.
The decision about which visa you should apply depends heavily on your occupation.
The short answer is that you should apply for the 482 visa now, especially if you're worried about your occupation being left off the Core Skills list.
If you need assistance applying for a 482 visa, please contact us.
Core Skills Occupation List
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has opened a consultation on the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), and as part of that, three draft lists were released:
Confident On List – Includes occupations that Jobs and Skills Australia is confident will remain on the list. Occupations like Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Diesel Motor Mechanic, and IT Network Administrator are on this list.
Confident Off List – Includes occupations recommended for removal based on current labor market insights. Occupations like Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Cattle Farmer, ICT Project Manager, and Real Estate Representative are on the off list.
Targeted for Consultation List – Includes occupations that need further input from stakeholders to determine their necessity and priority. Occupations like Chef, Cook, Finance Manager, Web Designer, Hairdresser, and Marketing Specialist are on this list.
If your occupation is on the Targeted for Consultation List or the Confident Off List, it may be wise to apply for the 482 visa before the Core Skills Visa is introduced.
When the Core Skills will be implemented?
The Core Skills Visa is expected to be implemented in late 2024, possibly from 23 November.
Skills in Demand Visa
The Core Skills Pathway is one of the pathways under the Skills in Demand Visa, which includes three distinct pathways: The Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Essential Skills Pathways.
Most temporary skilled migrants will come through the Core Skills Pathway.
The Core Skills Visa is likely to have requirements very similar to the current 482 visa. You can check the 482 Occupation List here.
Key features for the Core Skills Pathway include:
- Individuals with occupations on the new Core Skills Occupation List
- Individuals with a salary at or above the TSMIT, which is currently AU$ 73,150 a year
- The Core Skills Visa will provide a four-year work visa.
- Visa holders will be able to move between sponsors with 180 days to find a new sponsor.
- The time spent with any approved employer will count toward permanent residence requirements. This will avoid the clock resetting with each employer.
- The Core Skills Visa will have a clear path to permanent residency in Australia.
- There will be a public register of sponsors to assist individuals in finding a new sponsor.
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