At a glance: The Skills in Demand subclass 482 is a temporary, employer-sponsored work visa. Some eligible 482 holders may later apply for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186, including its Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream. From 1 July 2026, salary thresholds and visa application charges changed. [...]

Updated: 7 October 2026 Australia’s skilled migration system is not a simple matter of finding your job title on one occupation list. You need to check the occupation code and actual duties against the visa stream, skills assessment, English and points requirements. Some pathways also require state or territory nomination, [...]