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Every genuine Skills in Demand (482) visa starts with a real sponsoring employer. We verify the sponsor and tell you honestly whether it fits.
Employer-sponsored route · No job or visa guarantees
Among the most in-demand CSOL occupations amid an ageing population.
Roles: nurses, allied health, aged care. The gate: AHPRA/NMBA registration, OBA where needed.
Software, network and systems occupations on the CSOL.
Roles: software, networks, systems. The gate: a CSOL occupation and skills assessment.
Engineers, supervisors and skilled trades sponsored against genuine workforce needs.
Roles: engineers, supervisors, skilled trades. The gate: a genuine sponsor and positive skills assessment.
| Route | Employer or sponsor | Can work? | Best suited for | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills in Demand (482) | Employer sponsor | ✓ Yes | 3 streams — Specialist Skills (AUD 141,210 → reported AUD 146,717 from 1 Jul 2026), Core Skills (CSOL; AUD 76,515 → reported AUD 79,499), Essential Skills/Labour Agreement; ~1 yr/5 yrs; up to 4 yrs, sponsor-tied; family included | Tied to the sponsoring employer |
| Employer Nomination (186, permanent) | Employer | ✓ Yes (permanent) | Temporary Residence Transition ~2 yrs same sponsor on a 482; Direct Entry needs a positive skills assessment + ~3 yrs; a potential pathway, not automatic; family included | PR pathway, never automatic |
| Points visas (189 / 190 / 491) | Points-tested (no employer) | ✓ Yes | 65 pts min to lodge, 2026 invites reported 80–95+; 190 +5 (state), 491 +15 (regional → 191); 189 rounds ~quarterly; family included | Cut-off scores high; strong competition |
| Student (500) | Institution | Part-time only | CRICOS course; ~AUD 29,710 living + first-year tuition; Genuine Student requirement; FLAG: India at Evidence Level 3 from ~April 2026; some family | Study-focused; India at Evidence Level 3 (reported) |
| Graduate (485) | Self-sponsored | ✓ Yes | Recent Australian graduates, generally under 35 (age 50 for some research/PhD); ~2–3 yrs; FLAG: fee reportedly ~doubled to ~AUD 4,600 from 1 Mar 2026; some family | Age-limited; fee reportedly ~doubled in 2026 |
| Visitor (600) | Self / host | ✕ No | Genuine visitors, incl. exploring the market; via ImmiAccount; 3/6/12 months at officer discretion; strong ties + funds expected | No employment permitted |
Figures are as of mid-2026, re-verified at your assessment — PR via the 186 remains a potential pathway, never automatic.
We check your occupation and salary against the income threshold — ~AUD 76,500, reported to rise to ~AUD 79,500 from 1 July 2026.
You sit English (~IELTS 7 overall, writing 6.5, or OET) and, for nurses, complete AHPRA/NMBA and, if needed, the Outcome-Based Assessment — some thresholds reported to reduce from ~April 2026.
An approved sponsoring employer nominates you; we verify the sponsorship, role and salary meet the current threshold.
Documentation, health and character checks lead to lodgement — Core Skills commonly takes 1–4 months, Specialist Skills faster.
Your visa is tied to your sponsor; after ~2 years, some 482 holders may become eligible for the subclass 186 via Temporary Residence Transition — a potential pathway, never automatic.
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Employer-side sponsorship and the SAF levy are never disguised as fees.
Every candidate-paid expense is explained in writing before payment.
Vincit's fee is separate — PR and the 186 are never promised.
| Cost or responsibility | Employer | You | Vincit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine offer & nomination | Provides | Reviews & signs | Verifies sponsorship & offer |
| Nomination, sponsorship & SAF levy | Pays — employer bears | — | Confirms it stays that way |
| Skills assessment & registration | — | Pays (occupation body) | Sequences & reviews |
| English test (IELTS/OET) | — | Pays | Times against lodgement |
| Health exam, police clearance & govt visa charge | — | Pays | Explains each step |
| Advisory fee | — | If engaged | Itemized in writing — no guarantee claims |
Runs your assessment and route recommendation, with scope and fees in writing before you commit.
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Owns the moving parts — skills assessment, AHPRA/NMBA coordination, English timing and visa lodgement.
Ask Zaid a question →Employer & jobs
Yes — the employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visa needs a genuine offer before a 482 can be lodged; there's no job-seeker version.
PR & the 186
No — after ~2 years with the same sponsor, some workers become eligible for the subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition, depending on occupation, age and current criteria — a potential route, never automatic.
Nurses & registration
Qualification assessment against AHPRA/NMBA standards, English testing (IELTS or OET), and, if not judged equivalent, the Outcome-Based Assessment — an NCLEX-style exam plus a practical OSCE. We map the exact sequence at assessment.
Timelines
Core Skills applications commonly run 1–4 months once sponsorship is in order; nurses needing the Outcome-Based Assessment should budget extra time. We give a specific estimate at assessment — not a guarantee.
A practical review of your occupation fit, route suitability and documentation gaps.
Clear service scope agreed before any paid engagement.