Skill in Demand Visa

Employer Sponsorship Made Simple with Maison Migration Services – Your Subclass 482 Visa Experts

At Maison Migration Services, we make it easy for Australian businesses to sponsor overseas skilled workers through the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa (TSS Visa). Whether you’re hiring through the Core Skills, Specialist Skills, Labour Agreement, or Subsequent Entrant stream, our expert registered migration agents manage every step—from sponsorship approval and nomination preparation to visa application lodgement and compliance checks.

We help employers:

Navigate the Skills Occupation List & ANZSCO codes
Meet Labour Market Testing (LMT) obligations
Avoid costly delays and rejections
Bring in skilled workers and their families efficiently

The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers when local talent is not available. This visa has four streams:

📞 Book a free consultation today with our 482 visa consultants and start hiring top global talent fast!

Why Choose Maison Migration Services for the Subclass 482 Visa?

Maison Migration Services stands out as a trusted leader in 482 visa migration support, providing businesses and skilled workers with expert guidance, fast processing, and fully compliant sponsorship solutions. Here’s why employers and applicants choose us:

✅ 482 Visa Experts with Proven Success

Our team of registered migration agents has deep expertise in handling Core Skills, Specialist Skills, Labour Agreement, and Subsequent Entrant streams. We simplify complex requirements and ensure 100% compliance with Department of Home Affairs policies.

✅ Fast, Tailored Visa Processing

We offer customized migration strategies to meet your business needs, whether you’re a large enterprise or a startup. From urgent talent acquisition to long-term workforce planning—we handle it all.

✅ Labour Market Testing & Sponsorship Compliance

We guide employers through Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements, help you get approved as a Standard Business Sponsor, and keep you compliant throughout the sponsorship lifecycle.

✅ Transparent Fees & Full Support

From application to approval, we provide fixed-fee structures, ongoing updates, and comprehensive support for employers and visa applicants alike—including their partners and children.

💼 Core Skills Stream – Subclass 482 Visa

Ideal for: Australian employers seeking to sponsor skilled overseas workers in occupations listed on the official Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).

🔍 Stream Overview

Visa Duration: Up to 4 years
Pathway to Permanent Residency: Eligible via Subclass 186 or 187 after 2–3 years
Professional Experience: Minimum of 1 year of full-time work in the nominated occupation or a related field
Labour Market Testing (LMT): Required to demonstrate genuine need for an overseas worker
Eligible Roles: Must align with an occupation listed under CSOL and meet ANZSCO skill level requirements

👉 See official stream criteria here

🕒 Processing Times

Median Processing Time: Approximately 21 business days for decision-ready applications
Note: Processing times may vary based on individual circumstances and the completeness of the application. For the most current information, refer to the Visa Processing Times guide.

📘 English Language Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following tests:

IELTS: Overall band score of 5.0, with no band less than 4.5
PTE Academic: Overall score of 36
TOEFL iBT: Total score of 35
Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score of 154
OET: Grade B across all sub-tests

Exemptions apply for passport holders from eligible English-speaking countries or those with relevant education backgrounds.

💰 Employer Costs Overview (AUD)

Fee Component	Amount
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy	Varies based on employer turnover and visa duration:
– Employers with annual turnover < AU$10 million	AU$1,200 per year
– Employers with annual turnover ≥ AU$10 million	AU$1,800 per year
Nomination Fee	AU$330
Labour Market Testing (LMT)	Costs vary based on advertising methods and platforms used. Employers must advertise the position in Australia to demonstrate genuine need for a foreign worker.

Note: The SAF levy is payable at the time of lodging the nomination application and cannot be passed on to the visa applicant.

🔗 More on SAF levy details

🤝 How Maison Migration Services Can Assist

At Maison Migration Services, we guide employers through the entire process, including:

Labour Market Testing (LMT): Assisting with the preparation and placement of job advertisements to meet LMT requirements.
SAF Levy Calculation: Determining the appropriate SAF levy based on your business’s annual turnover and the nominated visa duration.
Nomination Submission: Managing the nomination process to ensure compliance with all requirements.
Pathway Planning: Advising on potential pathways to permanent residency for sponsored employees.

Specialist Skills Stream – Subclass 482 Visa

Ideal for: Australian employers seeking to sponsor highly specialised, niche professionals whose occupations are not listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) but are critical to business growth, innovation, or national interest.
🔗 View official Specialist Skills Stream details

🔍 Stream Overview

Target Talent: Experts in emerging technologies, high-level research, digital innovation, critical infrastructure, or strategic sectors
Visa Validity: Up to 4 years
Permanent Residency Pathway: Yes – via Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
Professional Experience: Must demonstrate deep expertise and a proven track record in the field
Labour Market Testing (LMT): ❌ Not required
Employer Requirements: Must provide a business case proving the necessity of the specialist’s unique skills and the unavailability of equivalent skills in the local market

🕒 Processing Times

Faster processing may be available in exceptional cases where urgent skills are required
General timeframe: 21–48 business days, depending on documentation, completeness, and case complexity
Check real-time visa processing updates

📘 English Language Criteria

While lower English scores may still be accepted, higher proficiency is preferred to reflect the seniority and communicative demands of specialist roles:

Test Type	Minimum Preferred Score
IELTS	6.0 overall (no band less than 5.0)
PTE Academic	50 overall
TOEFL iBT	Total score of 60
Cambridge C1 Advanced	169 overall
OET	B across all components

✅ Exemptions apply for passport holders from eligible countries or relevant education backgrounds.

💰 Government Visa Charges (AUD)

Fee Component	Amount
Base Application Charge	AU$3,115.00
Additional Applicant (18+)	AU$3,115.00
Additional Applicant (<18)	AU$780.00
Subsequent Temporary Application Charge	AU$700.00

💡 Employer Costs:

Fee Category	Amount (AUD)
Nomination Fee	AU$330
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy	AU$1,200–AU$1,800 per year, depending on turnover
LMT Requirement	❌ Not required for this stream

🔗 More about employer obligations and SAF levy

🤝 Why Choose Maison Migration Services for the Specialist Skills Stream?

At Maison Migration Services, we offer bespoke immigration solutions for businesses seeking to hire top-tier global talent. Our services include:

🔹 Business Case Preparation – We help articulate your business’s need for niche expertise, satisfying Home Affairs scrutiny
🔹 Visa Strategy Consulting – Whether short-term hires or PR transitions, we guide you every step of the way
🔹 Documentation & Compliance – From employer sponsorship to specialist skills evidence, we manage it all
🔹 Post-visa Support – Ongoing compliance advice, training benchmarks, and transition planning

💼 Labour Agreement Stream – Subclass 482 Visa
Ideal for: Australian employers unable to fill skilled positions through existing standard visa programs and who negotiate a tailored labour agreement with the Australian Government.

🔍 Stream Overview
• Visa Duration: Up to 4 years (depending on the agreement terms)
• Pathway to Permanent Residency: Available via Subclass 186 under specified conditions in the agreement
• Professional Experience: Must meet the experience, skill, and licensing requirements outlined in the individual labour agreement
• Labour Market Testing (LMT): ✔ Typically required unless exempted by the terms of the agreement
• Occupation Flexibility: Includes occupations not listed in standard skilled lists – based on industry needs and regional shortages
👉 View labour agreement guidelines here

🕒 Processing Times
• General timeframe: 30–60 business days, depending on agreement complexity and applicant profile
• Note: Processing is influenced by the time taken to establish a labour agreement prior to the nomination and visa application

📘 English Language Criteria
English requirements are determined by the terms of the specific labour agreement. However, in most cases, the following minimums apply:
• IELTS: Overall score of 5.0, no band less than 4.5
• PTE Academic: 36 overall
• TOEFL iBT: 35 total score
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 154 overall
• OET: Grade B in each component
✅ Exemptions apply based on nationality or educational qualifications. Some agreements may also allow for concessions.

💰 Employer Costs Overview (AUD)

Fee Component	Amount
SAF Levy	AU$1,200–AU$1,800 per year, depending on turnover
Nomination Fee	AU$330
Agreement Negotiation	No charge from the Department, but consultancy and legal support costs may apply
🔗 Learn more about labour agreements

🤝 How Maison Migration Services Can Assist
Our team provides full-spectrum support to navigate the Labour Agreement Stream:
• Labour Agreement Negotiation: Assistance with preparing and submitting a formal request for a labour agreement to the Department of Home Affairs
• Custom Occupation Mapping: Matching your business needs with suitable occupations not available under standard skilled lists
• Visa & Nomination Strategy: Structuring your applications to align with the terms of the agreement
• Ongoing Support: Ensuring compliance with post-visa obligations, including training benchmarks and monitoring requirements

💼 Subsequent Entrant Stream – Subclass 482 Visa
Ideal for: Family members (spouses, partners, and dependent children) of Subclass 482 visa holders who wish to join the primary visa holder in Australia.

🔍 Stream Overview
• Visa Duration: Matches the validity of the primary visa holder’s 482 visa
• Work & Study Rights: Granted full work and study rights
• Eligibility: Must be a dependent family member of a current Subclass 482 visa holder
• Primary Applicant Location: Can be inside or outside Australia when applying
👉 Check eligibility requirements

🕒 Processing Times
• Standard timeframe: 21–45 business days
• Tip: Faster decisions are often possible for applications with complete supporting documents