Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)Without the Agent Fees
A step-by-step guide designed to help employers and visa applicants prepare a stronger Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) application covering sponsorship, nomination, and visa stages with templates, checklists, and refusal-prevention guidance.
Built by a Registered Migration Agent with 16+ years of practice.
$650 AUD one-time · vs $8,000+ in SBS, nomination & visa fees
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DIY Kit vs Hiring a Migration Agent
See exactly what you get with the Skills in Demand Visa kit - and what you'd pay an agent to do the same.
one-time payment
- 36 chapters of step-by-step guidance
- 6 ready-to-use templates & checklists
- Created by Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0958254)
- Lifetime updates - always current with visa rules
- Instant access - start preparing in the next 2 minutes
Save $3,000+ compared to an agent
typical migration agent fee
- $3,000–$8,000+ in professional fees
- Weeks of back-and-forth appointments
- You still gather all the documents yourself
- Pay again for each subsequent entrant
Plus government visa application charges
What happens after you buy
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How It Works
Buy the Kit
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Follow the Step-by-Step Guide
Use the templates, checklists, and examples to prepare your application.
Apply with Confidence
Lodge a decision-ready application.
Labour Market Testing - Get It Right First Time
The exact LMT evidence requirements and the formatting that case officers actually accept.
Common Questions About the SID (Subclass 482) Visa
What are common SBS refusal reasons?
Incomplete business evidence, training non-compliance, or genuineness doubts.
What are common SBS refusal reasons?
Incomplete business evidence, training non-compliance, or genuineness doubts.
- Inadequate proof of business operations
- Failure to meet training benchmarks
- Questions about the sponsor's financial viability
The kit includes sample letters and checklists to address these proactively.
Can a 482 lead to permanent residence?
Often, via the ENS 186 visa, a separate pathway not covered by this kit.
Can a 482 lead to permanent residence?
Often, via the ENS 186 visa, a separate pathway not covered by this kit.
- Time in the nominated role
- English requirements
- Salary thresholds
- Licensing/registration as applicable
This kit covers the Skills in Demand (482) visa only. The 186 PR pathway is a separate application with different requirements.
Do we always need Labour Market Testing (LMT)?
Generally yes, unless a clear exemption applies.
Do we always need Labour Market Testing (LMT)?
Generally yes, unless a clear exemption applies.
- Ad wording examples
- Timing checklists
- Exemption scenarios
How to meet CSIT/SSIT requirements?
Document salary against thresholds and AMSR with evidence.
How to meet CSIT/SSIT requirements?
Document salary against thresholds and AMSR with evidence.
- CSIT: $79,423 for core roles (from 1 July 2026)
- SSIT: $141,210 for specialists per Home Affairs
Common mistakes include insufficient market comparisons. Our templates guide you through this.
How do AMSR, CSIT and SSIT interact?
Your nominated salary must meet AMSR and at least CSIT (or SSIT for high-skill roles).
How do AMSR, CSIT and SSIT interact?
Your nominated salary must meet AMSR and at least CSIT (or SSIT for high-skill roles).
- AMSR is what a comparable Australian worker would earn
- CSIT (Core) is the minimum floor for most roles
- SSIT applies to specialist/highly-paid roles
The higher of AMSR or the applicable threshold must be met and documented correctly.
What is the Skills in Demand (SID) visa?
A SID (482) Core Skills stream visa allows approved sponsors to nominate skilled workers for up to 4 years.
What is the Skills in Demand (SID) visa?
A SID (482) Core Skills stream visa allows approved sponsors to nominate skilled workers for up to 4 years.
- Employers with an approved Standard Business Sponsorship
- Eligible nominated occupations
- The role must be genuine
- Salary must meet AMSR and relevant threshold (CSIT or SSIT)
HK passport holders may receive up to 5 years.
How long does SID 482 processing take?
Typically 1-3 months, but varies based on completeness and stream.
How long does SID 482 processing take?
Typically 1-3 months, but varies based on completeness and stream.
- The stream (Core or Specialist)
- How well-documented your application is
Our kit helps minimize delays by providing checklists to avoid common RFIs (Requests for Information). Check the Department of Home Affairs website for current estimates.
What's NOT included in the info pack?
This is a DIY kit, not a migration agent service.
What's NOT included in the info pack?
This is a DIY kit, not a migration agent service.
- Personalised migration advice
- Lodgement of the sponsorship or visa application on your behalf
- Communication with the Department of Home Affairs
- Skills assessment lodgement
- Legal representation
It provides professional templates for both employer and employee, step-by-step instructions, and checklists so you can confidently prepare and lodge your own application.
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Created by a Registered Migration Agent
Every kit is designed by a MARN registered migration agent (0958254) with 16+ years of experience. Get the same quality guidance agents use-without the high fees.
Navigate employer sponsorship with confidence
Get the complete SID (Subclass 482) kit with nomination templates, skills assessment guides, and compliance checklists.
Created by Registered Migration Agent • Drawing on real case experience • Updated for 2026 rules - fees current as at 1 July 2026
AUD $650.00Approximate local rate. Final charge processed in AUD.