482 Skills in Demand.
Every document. Every deadline.
The 482 is your path to working in Australia under employer sponsorship - and the bridge to PR through the 186 TRT. Track your documents, know your age deadline, and stay on top of every expiry.
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Confirmed changes for 2026–27
Salary threshold rising 1 July 2026
The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) increases from A$76,515 to A$79,499. If your nomination hasn't been lodged before 30 June, your employer must meet the higher salary floor.
CSOL now has 456 occupations
The Core Skills Occupation List replaced all previous 482 occupation lists in December 2024. Confirm your ANZSCO code is listed before your employer lodges a nomination.
132,240 skilled places for 2026–27
The federal budget confirmed 132,240 skilled migration places. but 129,590 are prioritised for people already in Australia. Onshore applicants have a clear advantage this year.
Employer transfer now possible
Under the Skills in Demand framework, you can transfer your 482 to a new employer more easily than under the old TSS system. You are no longer locked to one sponsor.
Sources: Department of Home Affairs, 2026–27 Federal Budget papers. Not migration advice.
Processing time
63 days
Core Skills · 50% decided by (March 2026)
Documents needed
14 items
Across 6 categories
Valid for
4 years
Core Skills stream
PR via 186 TRT
2 years
Work requirement with sponsor
Document checklist
482 document checklist by category
Identity
- Passport (bio-data page)
- Recent passport photograph
- Previous visa grants
Employment
- Employment contract from sponsor
- Payslips (last 3 months)
- Reference letters
- Position description
English
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or equivalent results
- Must meet minimum threshold for occupation
Character
- AFP police clearance (Australia)
- Police clearances from all countries lived 12+ months
- Statutory declaration if required
Sponsorship
- Approved Standard Business Sponsor confirmation
- Nomination approval letter
- Labour market testing evidence (if required)
Health
- Immigration medical examination (if requested)
- Chest x-ray (if requested)
Planning PR
The 186 TRT age deadline
To use the 186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream, you must be under 45 at the time of nomination. With a 2-year work requirement, your 482 must be granted with enough time to complete that work before your birthday.
Miss this date and the pathway closes. Visafold shows you your exact deadline and tracks it alongside your application.
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