Skills in Demand Visa VS. TSS visa

Highlights

As the Skills in Demand Visa will be replacing the current TSS 482 visa, many people might ask, will this new visa program be better than the current 482 visa?

Brief overview of the Skills in Demand Visa

2024 marks a significant shift toward a more sustainable migration system by introducing the Skills In-Demand Visa. This visa program is set to replace the Temporary Skilled Shortage (subclass 482) Visa.

Qualifications

The Skills in Demand Visa has three streams, which qualifications will mainly be based on the applicant’s annual earnings.

  • Specialist Skills Stream

    • This is for highly skilled migrants who are beneficial to Australia’s national productivity with guaranteed annual earnings of at least AUD 135,00

  • Core Skills Stream

    • This is for skilled migrants whose occupation is on a new Core Skills Occupation list with guaranteed annual earnings of at least AUD 70,000

  • Essential Skills Stream

    • This will be for workers paid below AUD 70,000 with essential skills. Most of these workers are sponsored through labour agreements.

Skills in Demand Visa vs Temporary Skills Shortage Visa 

In regards to Australia's Migration Strategy, here are the key elements in which the Skills in Demand Visa is expected to differ from the current Subclass 482 Visa used for employer sponsorship.

The recently introduced Skills in Demand visa opens up promising possibilities for skilled professionals to engage in and contribute to Australia's flourishing economy. Nevertheless, navigating the visa application process can be intricate and may necessitate expert guidance.

We recommend consulting with our certified migration professionals to prioritize and strategize a seamless migration pathway effectively. Although there are various options to initiate the visa application process, it's crucial to commence on the correct path.

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