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Department of Home Affairs Standard Business Sponsor Register
Australia TSS Subclass 482 / Skills in Demand Immigration Guide
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 and new Skills in Demand (SID) visas let Australian employers sponsor skilled overseas workers where suitable domestic candidates cannot be found.
Statutory Threshold
AUD $73,150 / year (TSMIT threshold) + Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
Processing Time
4 to 8 weeks (accredited sponsor priority)
Path to PR
2 years to Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) PR
Available Roles
763+ Active
Candidate Eligibility Criteria
- Nomination by an approved Australian Standard Business Sponsor
- Occupation listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) or MLTSSL
- Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- English language score (IELTS 5.0+ or PTE Academic equivalent)
- Salary meeting or exceeding the TSMIT threshold ($73,150 AUD)
Common Eligible Occupation Categories
Developer Programmer (ANZSCO 261312)
Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
ICT Security Specialist (ANZSCO 262112)
Data Analyst / Systems Analyst (ANZSCO 261112)
Employer Sponsor Obligations
- Hold an active Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) agreement
- Pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy per nomination year
- Conduct genuine Labour Market Testing (LMT) unless international trade obligation exemptions apply
Countries Sponsoring Australia TSS Subclass 482 / Skills in Demand
Frequently Asked Questions
Key answers regarding Australia TSS Subclass 482 / Skills in Demand sponsorship and immigration rules.
Yes. Under recent immigration reforms, all TSS 482 visa holders in any stream have a direct pathway to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) after 2 years with their sponsor.