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Submitting the complete documents at the right time is the most important part of Australia’s sponsored work visa. The current Skills in Demand visa subclass 482 has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa subclass 482 in December 2024.
The required documents vary depending on the visa stream, occupation and personal situations, although common documentation includes proof of identity, skills, employment, English language test, health, character and relationship with family members.
Evidence required for a subclass 482 visa can differ based on the individual applicant.
Depending on your circumstances, you may need:
Your personal identification will provide your personal information and identify you for the application process. Submitting accurate and up-to-date information will prevent any discrepancies and processing delays with your visa subclass 482.
Provide the relevant pages of your current passport showing your photograph, personal details and passport validity. If your passport changes after lodging, update the details through ImmiAccount.
If you have used another name, provide supporting evidence such as a marriage or divorce certificate, official change-of-name document, deed poll or relevant statutory declaration.
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Your application needs to demonstrate that you have the skills and background needed for the nominated occupation. It is one of the most important 482 visa requirements.
Provide relevant degree, diploma, trade or professional qualification certificates. These should support your claim that you have the appropriate background for the nominated role.
A skills assessment is not required for every applicant. Certain occupations and applicant circumstances require a mandatory assessment. If it applies to you, provide the relevant assessment reference number or evidence required by Home Affairs.
If you need to be registered or licensed in Australia for your profession, provide evidence from the relevant authority showing that you hold, or can meet, the required registration conditions.
The candidate’s CV or resume must have details of their professional experience and education over the past five years at least.
Work experience evidence helps establish that you can perform the nominated occupation.
Employment references should be issued on employer letterhead and include the referee’s name, position and contact details, your employment position and dates of service.
You can support your employment history with documents such as-
For the Core Skills stream, applicants generally need at least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field. It can be full-time, part-time or casual, subject to the applicable rules. Part-time or casual experience must be equivalent to at least one year of full-time work.
English evidence shows that you meet the language standard for your visa and may include approved test results or exemption evidence.
The primary applicants are usually expected to prove their proficiency level in English unless an exception applies. It depends on the visa requirements and the test that you have taken.
Some applicants are exempt from demonstrating English through a test. Whether an exemption applies depends on individual circumstances and the relevant migration rules.
Some individuals are not required to prove their English proficiency via tests. This is determined by individual cases and immigration requirements.
Home Affairs may require health examinations depending on your circumstances.
Applicants must provide evidence of adequate health insurance for themselves and applicable secondary applicants.
Character documents help Home Affairs assess your background and may include police certificates, military service records and other relevant evidence.
If you have spent 12 months or more in Australia during the previous 10 years since turning 16, you generally need an Australian police certificate issued by the Australian Federal Police.
You generally need certificates from countries where you spent 12 months or more during the relevant 10-year period since turning 16. Accredited-sponsor exemptions can apply in some circumstances.
If you have served in the armed forces of any country, provide military service or discharge records where required.
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Family members included in a 482 visa application need documents that confirm their identity, relationship to the primary applicant, dependency status and parental responsibility where applicable.
A partner needs identity and character documents plus relationship evidence. A married partner can provide a marriage certificate, while a de facto partner may need joint financial, residential or household evidence.
For children, provide-
If another person has legal responsibility for a child and is not travelling with them, consent may be required through Form 1229 or an appropriate statutory declaration. If the evidence is complex, applicants may consider advice from a registered migration agent.
Adult dependants generally need relationship evidence, Form 47A and proof of financial dependency for at least 12 months before applying.
Upload clear, complete and readable documents through ImmiAccount, ensuring non-English records are properly translated, and duplicate files are avoided.
Scan or photograph documents in colour and make sure every page is clear and readable. Multi-page documents should be saved together as one file.
Documents not in English must be translated, with both the original and translation submitted. Home Affairs states that documents do not need to be certified.
Attach each document only once, even if it supports more than one part of your application.
If you discover missing evidence after lodging, upload it through ImmiAccount as soon as possible. However, Home Affairs is not required to request additional documents and can decide the application using the information available.
Someone searching for local assistance may also look for a migration consultant in Adelaide, but should confirm that the person providing immigration assistance is legally authorised.
Preparation of the necessary documents before application can help prevent any unnecessary delays and inconsistency. The current visa 482 process mainly considers documentation regarding identity, skill, relevant work experience, English, health and character.
The requirements may vary depending on the type and situation, and therefore it would be wise for the applicants to refer to the latest guidance from Home Affairs instead of the outdated TSS 482 visa checklist.
Not necessarily. It is mandatory only for some occupations and applicant circumstances.
Employment references serve as important proof of your work experience and should fulfil certain conditions set by Home Affairs.
No. According to Home Affairs, documents don’t have to be certified but have to be clear and complete.
Yes. You can provide additional evidence via ImmiAccount after lodging.
Your sponsor will deal with all matters related to sponsorship and nomination. Normally, you will require the nomination Transaction Reference Number when submitting your visa application.
