Overview of the Key Visa Subclasses: 482/186/494/187/408/407/400

• Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand Visa (formerly TSS 482)
  A temporary visa allowing approved employers to sponsor skilled workers for roles they cannot fill locally

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• It’s now structured into three streams: Core Skills, Specialist Skills, and Essential Skills
• Salary thresholds have increased as of 1 July 2025:
  • Core Skills: AUD 76,515
  • Specialist Skills: AUD 141,210
• The work experience requirement has been reduced to just one year, expanding opportunities for earlier-career professionals
• After two years in the same role with the same employer, holders may transition to permanent residency via the Subclass 186 visa
• Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (Permanent)
  Allows employers to sponsor skilled workers permanently.
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• Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
  Employers in regional areas can sponsor skilled professionals when local talent is unavailable. It’s a pathway to address regional labor shortages

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• Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Permanent)
  Offers permanent residency for skilled workers nominated by regional employers, typically via transition streams
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• Subclass 407 – Training Visa
  Facilitates temporary training or professional development in Australia to build skills relevant to a worker’s career. It’s an excellent option for employers seeking to upskill overseas staff via short-term placements Immigration and citizenship Website.
• Subclass 408 – Temporary Activity Visa
  Suits shorter-term activities such as events, cultural or sporting assignments, or specific work-related tasks—not intended for long-term staffing
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• Subclass 400 – Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)
  Designed for highly specialized, short-term work (up to 6 months). Ideal when unique expertise is needed for brief projects—even when unavailable locally
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How Immigration Services Can Assist:

1. Visa Pathway Strategy
   • Assess client needs and align with suitable visa streams (e.g., 482 for temporary solutions, 186 for permanent transitions, 494/187 for regional staffing, 400/408/407 for short-term specialized work or training).
   • Plan long-term migration strategies, such as moving from a Skills in Demand visa to the 186 pathways.
2. Compliance & Documentation Expertise
   • Verify eligibility for salary thresholds, skilled occupations, work experience, and English proficiency—critical requirements under the 482 visa reforms
   • Assist employers with nomination processes and ensure submissions align with government expectations—especially given updated priority directives Immigration and citizenship Website.
3. Navigating Processing Efficiency
   • Use online tools (ImmiAccount, national processing time guides) to track applications and manage expectations Immigration and citizenship Website.
   • Identify and mitigate delays—especially relevant for the Skills in Demand visa, which despite fast intended processing (7–21 days streams), has seen real-world delays of several weeks to months The Australian.
4. Managing Complex or Niche Scenarios
   • Advise on the use of 400 and 407 visas when businesses need short-term, highly specialized skills.
   • Guide regional employers toward 494, and long-term hiring via 186 or 187.
5. Bridging Skill Gaps Nationwide
   • Facilitate the recruitment of talent across critical sectors—such as healthcare, cyber, agriculture—by leveraging appropriate streams of the 482 visa, and fast-tracking transitions to permanent pathways.

Summary Table

Objective	Recommended Visa Subclass
Fill immediate temporary skill gap	482 (Skills in Demand)
Short, highly specialized work	400 (Short Stay Specialist)
Training or professional development	407 (Training Visa)
Regional recruitment needs	494 (Provisional Regional)
Transition to permanent residency	186 (ENS), 187 (RSMS)
Short-term activity or event-based	408 (Temporary Activity)

By leveraging deep expertise in the current 2025 visa frameworks—including navigating updated thresholds, stream structures, and regional priorities—immigration professionals can effectively support global talent mobility into Australia. This not only helps businesses meet urgent skill shortages, but also opens pathways for long-term residency and growth.

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