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The Skills in Demand visa (SID) has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS).
The Skills in Demand visa is a temporary employer sponsored visa. It has a three-tiered system based on salary and occupation.
Key features of the Skills in Demand visa include:
- 4-year validity period for all streams
- Increased flexibility for visa holders to change employers
- 180 days to find a new sponsor if employment ceases
- Time spent with any approved employer counts towards permanent residence
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Three-tiered Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa has a three-tiered system based on salary and occupation:
1) Specialist Skills Pathway
- The Specialist Skills Pathway is open to any occupation except trades workers, machinery operators, drivers, and labourers.
- The Department of Home Affairs commits to an average fast-tracked 7-day processing time
- For highly skilled workers earning at least $135,000 annually
2) Core Skills Pathway
- For skilled workers earning $70,000-$135,000 annually
- Occupation must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- 21-day processing time is expected
3) Essential Skills Pathway
- For workers earning below $70,000 annually
- Sector-specific and capped
More information about the Skills in Demand visa is provided by our sponsor here: Skills in Demand visa
The Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)
The Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) is a key component of Australia's new Skills in Demand visa.
Jobs and Skills Australia, (JSA) a government agency, is responsible for creating and managing this list.
The list has currently three distinct sublists which are comprised of skilled occupations
- JSA is confident listed occupations should be on the CSOL
- JSA suggest listed occupations should not be on the CSOL
- JSA seek further stakeholder feedback for listed occupations
Read more about the CSOL here: Core Skills Occupations List
Key features of the Skills in Demand Visa
Key features of the Skills in Demand Visa include:
- 4-year validity period for all streams
- Increased flexibility for visa holders to change employers
- 180 days to find a new sponsor if employment ceases
- Time spent with any approved employer counts towards permanent residence
Benefits for Employers
The new SID visa system aims to address employers’ needs more effectively. Benefits include:
- More streamlined visa processing
- Revised fee model exploring trailing payments instead of large upfront fees (e.g. the Australian Fund (SAF) levy)
- Public register of approved sponsors to facilitate worker mobility
You will find an overview on the requirements here: Skills in Demand visa
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Skills In Demand visa (Subclass 482)Posted: Migration Agent
Published: 2024-10-30
Updated: 2024-10-30
