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Skills In Demand visa (482)
Core Skills
Skills In Demand visa (482)
Specialist Skills
Skills In Demand visa (482)
Nomination
Skills In Demand visa (482)
Sponsorship
- Labour Market Testing (LMT): No changes yet, but proposed extensions to six months are pending parliamentary approval.
- Financial Capacity: Employers must provide evidence like profit and loss statements or contracts to prove their ability to pay the nominated salary under SID.
- Work Flexibility: 482 visa holders now have a 6-month grace period to find a new sponsor, during which they can undertake casual work with multiple employers.
- SAF Levy Refunds: Refund rules remain unchanged for candidates leaving within 12 months.
