Skills in Demand (482) · Employer Nomination (186) · Regional Sponsored (494)
Australia's most direct pathway to permanent residency through employer support.
From temporary work rights to permanent residency — we handle the full pathway.
Formerly the TSS visa, the Skills in Demand visa allows employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers. Three streams: Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement.
Permanent residency sponsored by an Australian employer. Available via the Direct Entry stream or Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream after 2 years on 482.
Live and work in regional Australia sponsored by an approved employer. Pathway to permanent residency via subclass 191 after 3 years.
Minimum salary thresholds increase on 1 July 2026. Nominations lodged before this date will be assessed under current thresholds.
| Stream | Current (2025–26) | From 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 482 Core Skills (CSIT) | $76,515 | $79,499 |
| 482 Specialist Skills (SSIT) | $141,210 | $146,717 |
| 494 Regional (TSMIT) | $76,515 | $79,499 |
End-to-end support from nomination to visa grant
We assess your occupation, employer eligibility and visa options.
We prepare and lodge the employer nomination application.
Where required, we guide your skills assessment with the relevant authority.
We prepare and lodge your visa application with full supporting documents.
Visa approved — we then plan your pathway to permanent residency.
The Skills in Demand visa replaced the TSS in late 2023. Key changes include a new Specialist Skills Stream for high earners, a shorter PR pathway (2 years instead of 3), and portable work experience that counts across multiple sponsors.
After 2 years of full-time work in your nominated occupation. Importantly, this time is now portable — it can be accumulated across multiple approved sponsors, so changing employers does not reset the clock.
Yes. Your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children can be included in your application. Your partner will generally have full work rights in Australia.
The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) increases from $76,515 to $79,499, and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) increases from $141,210 to $146,717. Nominations lodged before 1 July 2026 will be assessed under current thresholds.
Answer a few questions and we will tell you if you qualify for an employer sponsored visa.
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