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Do I need to be employed full-time for a 482 visa, or can I work as an independent contractor?
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Do I need to be employed full-time for a 482 visa, or can I work as an independent contractor?

Broadly speaking, for a Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 nomination to be approved, the Minister must be satisfied that the position associated with the occupation is genuine and a full-time position. To that end, it is also a legislative requirement, that the nominee will be engaged only as an employee under a written contract of employment, and a copy…
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29 January, 2025
Received a visa refusal? Here’s 6 tips on how to make the most of your appeal (Updated on: 29 January 2025)
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Received a visa refusal? Here’s 6 tips on how to make the most of your appeal (Updated on: 29 January 2025)

Having an unexpected visa refusal is always upsetting and stressful. Fortunately, for some visa refusals, there is an appeal mechanism for a “merits review” of the visa refusal. This means that an independent entity will review your application from fresh, while still having access to all the documents/information you previously submitted. Generally, visa refusals are appealed to the Migration and…
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29 January, 2025
How to address the genuineness criteria in a SID nomination application (Updated on: 24 January 2025)
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How to address the genuineness criteria in a SID nomination application (Updated on: 24 January 2025)

A position associated with a nominated occupation in a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) application must be genuine. This is considered an important regulatory criterion in ensuring that SID visas are used to address temporary skill shortages for specific nominated occupations in circumstances where an Australian worker cannot be sourced. The purpose is to ensure that business do not…
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24 January, 2025
A welcome guide: congratulations on your SID visa grant (Updated on: 21 January 2025)
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A welcome guide: congratulations on your SID visa grant (Updated on: 21 January 2025)

First of all, congratulations on the grant of your Skills in Demand (SID) visa. Now that you are here, this guide provides a few pointers on the rights and obligations you have as a SID visa holder and if you are interested, how to obtain permanent residence and / or citizenship. Visa conditions The visa approval notification received from the…
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21 January, 2025
Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)
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Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)

Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to those employers who meet specific criteria set out by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). Accredited Sponsors receive preferential treatment from the Department for a range of employer sponsored visas, including particularly the Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa. This results in faster turn-around times and less scrutinised applications. What does sponsorship accreditation grant…
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18 December, 2024
Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist
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Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist

The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa is a temporary, employer sponsored visa for skilled foreign workers employed in specified occupations and allows employers to sponsor workers with suitable skills and qualifications where a suitable Australian worker cannot be sourced. It also offers some pathways to permanent residency, making it an appealing option for workers wanting to stay in…
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11 December, 2024