Skills in Demand (SID) visa

7 December, 2024 by the Department of Home Affairs

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The Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa replaces the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. The SID allows most visa holders to stay in Australia for up to 4 years. It offers a streamlined process for both migrants and employers needing more skilled workers to grow their businesses.

SID visa holders have a clear pathway to permanent residence.

The SID visa has 3 streams:
Core Skills stream to meet targeted workforce needs. Most SID visa holders will use this stream.
Specialist Skills stream. This stream will help drive innovation and job creation.
Labour Agreement stream. This stream will be replaced by an Essential Skills stream (under development).

Skills in Demand (SID) visa

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