Skills in Demand Visa
The Skills in Demand visa allows individuals with high-demand skills to be sponsored by employers in Australia. Also potentially creating a path to permanent residency in Australia.The new Skills in Demand Visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker. Replacing the standard 482 Employer Sponsored Visa, this visa enables individuals with high-demand skills to be sponsored by Australian employers. Launched on December 7, 2024, the new visa also introduces wide range of occupations and reduces the work experience requirement to only 1 year minimum. The majority of eligible professions are found in the recently released Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL). It is a four-year temporary skilled worker visa that allows workers greater flexibility to change employers and provides clear pathways to permanent residency.
Benefits of the Skills in Demand Visa
The 2024 Skills in Demand Visa provides numerous benefits for those aiming to work in Australia, such as an extended stay, quick processing, improved job flexibility, and a clear path to permanent residency.
Specific occupations included in the Skills in Demand List have been available since December 3, 2024. The new list is for Core Skills Pathway called the Core Skill Occupations List (CSOL). Check complete occupation list here. Occupations for Essential Skills Pathway is yet to come out. But it is essentially all occupations skill level 1 or 2 of the Core Skills List.
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4 Years of Stay
Visa holders can stay in Australia for up to four years.
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Fast Processing Times
The Specialist Skills Pathway offers a processing time of just 7 days.
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Increased Job Security
The holders of this visa will have 180 days to find a new sponsor if their employment ends. Which means an increased ability to move between employers more easily.
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Clear Pathways to Permanent Residency
Provides a structured route to gaining permanent residency in Australia.
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Access to in-demand occupations
Focuses on jobs with critical skill shortages.
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Potential for salary growth
Aligns with Australia’s wage standards.