3. Skills in Demand – Subclass (482) Visa Application – Preparation and Lodgment Service
The Skills in Demand subclass 482 visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker. And is the third stage of the application process for the Skills in Demand Visa Program.
What can you do when you have this visa:
Work in Australia for up to 4 years or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder.
Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
If eligible, apply for a Permanent Residence Visa and which can be a pathway to Australian Citizenship.
Who is eligible for this visa:
There is no age requirement for this visa.
Before you can apply for a SID visa, your proposed employer will need to submit a nomination application for you.
If you are the primary visa applicant, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant skills, qualifications and employment background necessary to perform the nominated occupation. Some applicants must undertake a skills assessment. If it is not mandatory for you to undertake a skills assessment, you are still required to provide other evidence to demonstrate that you meet these requirement.
You and any secondary applicants who apply for a SID visa must meet the health requirement.
You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet the character requirement.
Primary visa applicants must meet certain minimum standards of English language proficiency unless exemptions apply.
If you and any secondary applicants are 18 years of age or older, you must confirm that you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you agree to or sign an Australian Values Statement.
What are the Home Affairs fees:
The current Visa Application Charge for the primary applicant is $3115. A payment surcharge may also be applied, with the percentage rate dependent on your method of payment.
Immigration Consultant Fee:
The fee for the Visa Application Preparation and Lodgment service provided by Skilled Migration Group Limited is AUD $2500.