Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482) reference checklist

Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

• Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)Show details for Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)

  Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The same wording appears on the Specialist Skills stream and Labour agreement stream pages.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Valid passport or other travel document held at the time of application

     Show details for Valid passport or other travel document held at the time of application

     You need a valid passport or other travel document for this visa. If you plan to get a new passport, you should do so before applying for your visa.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Check your passporthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Proof of change of nameShow details for Proof of change of name

  Also provide proof of change of name, if this applies.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Show details for Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Documents that prove a change of name include: a marriage or divorce certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
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     Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Show details for Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Documents that prove a change of name include: change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
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     Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Show details for Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Documents that prove a change of name include: documents that show other names you have been known by.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
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     Deed poll certificate

     Show details for Deed poll certificate

     Documents that prove a change of name include: deed poll certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
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     Statutory declaration about a small difference in name

     Show details for Statutory declaration about a small difference in name

     Documents that prove a change of name include: statutory declaration if the differences are small.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Evidence of the skills, qualifications and employment background for the nominated occupationShow details for Evidence of the skills, qualifications and employment background for the nominated occupation

  If you are the primary visa applicant, you must demonstrate that you have the skills and experience necessary to perform the nominated occupation.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to perform occupationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Trades Recognition Australia skills assessment reference number

     Show details for Trades Recognition Australia skills assessment reference number

     For SID skills assessment by Trades Recognition Australia, your application must include the relevant skills assessment reference number.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skill and occupation documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

     The page states the reference number is recorded in the application form and cannot be submitted afterwards.

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     VETASSESS skills assessment reference number

     Show details for VETASSESS skills assessment reference number

     For the occupation of Project and Program Administrator, you must include the relevant skills assessment reference number for your VETASSESS Skills Assessment.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skill and occupation documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

     The Specialist Skills stream and Labour agreement stream pages name a second occupation, Specialist Manager not elsewhere classified, for this assessment.

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     Other evidence of relevant skills, qualifications and employment background

     Show details for Other evidence of relevant skills, qualifications and employment background

     You are still required to provide other evidence to demonstrate that you have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to undertake the nominated occupation.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skill and occupation documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

     Such as: Qualification certificates (professional and educational), Copy of any required registration or licensing, Previous employment reference, Curriculum vitae or resumé.

• Evidence from the Australian registration or licensing authorityShow details for Evidence from the Australian registration or licensing authority

  Where relevant, you must provide evidence from the relevant Australian registration or licensing authority (in the state or territory in which you will be working) that you hold or will be able to meet necessary registration or licensing requirements.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skill and occupation documents › Registration/licensinghttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The page states an approved sponsor should be able to supply the licensing and registration information.

• Written evidence of medical registrationShow details for Written evidence of medical registration

  You must provide written evidence that the relevant medical board has recognised your qualifications and that you have been registered or will be given medical registration.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Skill and occupation documents › Registration for Medical Practitionershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• English language test resultShow details for English language test result

  If none of the above exemptions apply, you must take an English language test before you apply for the subclass 482 visa in the Core Skills or Specialist Skills stream.

  View Home Affairs source› English proficiency (subclass 482) › Core Skills and Specialist Skills streamshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/sufficient-english

  The page lists the accepted tests and minimum scores, and states tests delivered entirely online are not accepted.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Proof of English language proficiency attached to the application

     Show details for Proof of English language proficiency attached to the application

     Provide proof that you meet the minimum standards of English language proficiency.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › English language proficiency documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

     The Specialist Skills stream page adds 'or that you are exempt from the requirement to show this'.

• Official transcript from a secondary or tertiary institutionShow details for Official transcript from a secondary or tertiary institution

  We need the following information: official transcript from the secondary and/or tertiary institution.

  View Home Affairs source› English proficiency (subclass 482) › Exemptionshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/sufficient-english
• Evidence of the English level the labour agreement requiresShow details for Evidence of the English level the labour agreement requires

  Show us you have the level of English language required by the labour agreement.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › English language skills documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/labour-agreement-stream
• Health examination resultsShow details for Health examination results

  You and any secondary applicants who apply for a SID visa must meet the health requirement. The results of health examinations are generally valid for 12 months.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Meet our health requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     HAP ID and the list of examinations the department issues

     Show details for HAP ID and the list of examinations the department issues

     We may ask you to have health examinations. If we do, we will give you: an identifier we call a HAP ID.

     View Home Affairs source› Health › Arrange your health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/arrange-your-health-examinations
• Evidence of adequate health insuranceShow details for Evidence of adequate health insurance

  You will need to provide evidence of adequate health insurance for you and any secondary applicants for the duration of your stay in Australia.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Health insurancehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Copy of a current private health insurance policy

     Show details for Copy of a current private health insurance policy

     We might ask you to provide a copy of a current private health insurance policy held with an Australian registered private health insurer for you and any additional applicants applying for the visa with you.

     View Home Affairs source› Health › Adequate health insurance for visa holders › Evidence of adequate health insurancehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/adequate-health-insurance
• Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)Show details for Australian police certificate (AFP complete disclosure National Police Certificate)

  Provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The page states only complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the Australian Federal Police are accepted, not standard disclosure or state and territory certificates.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Australian Federal Police National Police Check application using Code 33

     Show details for Australian Federal Police National Police Check application using Code 33

     Complete the Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check application form.

     View Home Affairs source› How to get a police certificate › Australian certificatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/glossary/how-to-get-police-certificate
• Overseas police certificateShow details for Overseas police certificate

  Also provide: an overseas police certificate from every country, including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Penal check letter

     Show details for Penal check letter

     If required, penal check letters are available by contacting [email protected] and include the words “Front end load – Penal Check Letter” in the subject line of your email.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Military service records or discharge papersShow details for Military service records or discharge papers

  Also provide: military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Military certificate from a commanding officer

     Show details for Military certificate from a commanding officer

     You may need to provide a military certificate with your visa application. If we ask you for one, it will usually be when you served for more than 12 months in any country's military force.

     View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Other supporting documents › Military certificateshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Letter of good conduct from the captain or company of a vesselShow details for Letter of good conduct from the captain or company of a vessel

  You should also provide a letter of good conduct from the captain or company of each vessel.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › Requirements for ship workershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Reference from an accredited sponsor confirming good characterShow details for Reference from an accredited sponsor confirming good character

  If you are sponsored by an accredited sponsor, you are not required to obtain police certificates from countries other than Australia provided you attach a reference from your accredited sponsor confirming you are of good character and you have not been convicted of any criminal offences.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Meet our character requirementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Labour agreement stream page does not repeat this concession.

• Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessmentShow details for Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment

  We will tell you if you also need to complete and provide the following forms: Form 80 – Personal particulars for character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf

  The quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form; the link goes to the form PDF.

• Form 1221 Additional personal particulars informationShow details for Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information

  We will tell you if you also need to complete and provide the following forms: Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Character documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1221.pdf

  The quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form; the link goes to the form PDF.

• Partner's identity documentsShow details for Partner's identity documents

  Provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Partner's character documentsShow details for Partner's character documents

  Provide: character documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Documents about the partner's other relationshipsShow details for Documents about the partner's other relationships

  Provide: documents about other relationships, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Current marriage certificateShow details for Current marriage certificate

  Provide either: your current marriage certificate or enough documents to prove you are in a de facto relationship with your partner.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Documents proving a de facto relationshipShow details for Documents proving a de facto relationship

  Provide either: your current marriage certificate or enough documents to prove you are in a de facto relationship with your partner.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Joint bank account statements

     Show details for Joint bank account statements

     Documents that prove your de facto relationship include: joint bank account statements.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
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     Billing accounts in joint names

     Show details for Billing accounts in joint names

     Documents that prove your de facto relationship include: billing accounts in joint names.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  3. 3.
     Joint lease or mortgage

     Show details for Joint lease or mortgage

     Documents that prove your de facto relationship include: joint leases or mortgages.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
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     Documents showing you have lived at the same address

     Show details for Documents showing you have lived at the same address

     Documents that prove your de facto relationship include: documents that show you have lived at the same address as your partner.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Dependent child's current passport pagesShow details for Dependent child's current passport pages

  For every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide: the pages of their current passport showing their photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates (if your child is under 5 years old you can include them in the application without a passport).

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Birth certificate or family book showing both parentsShow details for Birth certificate or family book showing both parents

  For every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide: copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Adoption papersShow details for Adoption papers

  For every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide: copies of the adoption papers, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Character documents for a dependent childShow details for Character documents for a dependent child

  For every dependant under 18 years old who is applying with you, provide: character documents, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 yearsShow details for Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

  They must complete either: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf

  The quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form; the link goes to the form PDF.

• Statutory declaration giving consent for the childShow details for Statutory declaration giving consent for the child

  They must complete either: a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Passport of the person who gave consentShow details for Passport of the person who gave consent

  Include a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a: passport.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Driver's licence of the person who gave consentShow details for Driver's licence of the person who gave consent

  Include a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a: driver’s licence.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 documents › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Identity documents for a dependant aged 18 or overShow details for Identity documents for a dependant aged 18 or over

  For every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Documents about an adult dependant's other relationshipsShow details for Documents about an adult dependant's other relationships

  For every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide: documents about their other relationships, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Character documents for a dependant aged 18 or overShow details for Character documents for a dependant aged 18 or over

  For every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you, provide: character documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or overShow details for Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over

  Where you need to prove that a person is dependent on you, provide: a completed Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents › Proof of dependencyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/47a.pdf

  The quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form; the link goes to the form PDF.

• Proof of the relationship with the dependantShow details for Proof of the relationship with the dependant

  Where you need to prove that a person is dependent on you, provide: proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents › Proof of dependencyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Proof of financial dependency for at least 12 monthsShow details for Proof of financial dependency for at least 12 months

  You must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents › Proof of dependencyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Proof the dependant lives with you

     Show details for Proof the dependant lives with you

     You could provide: proof they live with you.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents › Proof of dependencyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  2. 2.
     The dependant's tax records

     Show details for The dependant's tax records

     You could provide: their tax records.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents › Proof of dependencyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  3. 3.
     Proof the dependant is currently studying

     Show details for Proof the dependant is currently studying

     You could provide: proof they are currently studying.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants over 18 documents › Proof of dependencyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Transaction Reference Number for the employer's nomination applicationShow details for Transaction Reference Number for the employer's nomination application

  You will need the Transaction Reference Number (TRN) for the nomination application that your employer has lodged on your behalf when you submit your SID visa application online at step 3.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Be nominated by your prospective employerhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Signed or accepted Australian Values StatementShow details for Signed or accepted Australian Values Statement

  You must sign or accept the Australian Values Statement every time you apply for a visa, so you may need to sign the Australian Values Statement more than once.

  View Home Affairs source› Meeting our requirements › Australian values › Australian Values Statementhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/australian-values

  The visa page states this applies to applicants and secondary applicants aged 18 or over.

• Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)Show details for Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)

  We will tell you if you need to provide biometrics, and which biometrics you need to provide.

  View Home Affairs source› Meeting our requirements › Biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Passport or other valid travel document taken to the biometrics appointment

     Show details for Passport or other valid travel document taken to the biometrics appointment

     Bring the appointment letter and your original passport or other valid travel document to your appointment.

     View Home Affairs source› Meeting our requirements › Biometrics › How to provide your biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
• Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipientShow details for Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient

  To nominate someone to: receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf

  The quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form; the link goes to the form PDF.

• Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt personShow details for Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person

  To nominate someone to: provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf

  The quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form; the link goes to the form PDF.

• Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answersShow details for Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers

  Complete Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Mistakes on your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1023.pdf

  The quote is taken from the visa page that asks for the form; the link goes to the form PDF.

• English translations of non-English documentsShow details for English translations of non-English documents

  Have all non-English documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prepare your documents › Translatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The page states translators in Australia must be NAATI accredited, and that documents do not need to be certified.

• Evidence the business is legally established and currently operatingShow details for Evidence the business is legally established and currently operating

  To become a standard business sponsor, your business must be legally established and currently operating.

  View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Eligibilityhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate

     Show details for Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate

     To prove your business is legally established provide either: an Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate if you are an Australian-based employer.

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  2. 2.
     Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate

     Show details for Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate

     To prove your business is legally established provide either: an Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate if you are an overseas business registered to operate in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  3. 3.
     Evidence of registration in the country the business operates in

     Show details for Evidence of registration in the country the business operates in

     To prove your business is legally established provide either: evidence of registration in the country you operate in if you do not currently operate in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  4. 4.
     Business Names Details extract from the ASIC business name register

     Show details for Business Names Details extract from the ASIC business name register

     If your business has a registered business or trading name, provide a copy of the Business Names Details extract from Australian Securities and Investment Commission's (ASIC) business name register.

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  5. 5.
     ASIC company extract

     Show details for ASIC company extract

     If your business is a company, provide either: an Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) company extract (listing registration details for the Australian Company Number).

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  6. 6.
     Australian Stock Exchange listing registration

     Show details for Australian Stock Exchange listing registration

     If your business is a company, provide either: an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listing registration (if applicable).

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  7. 7.
     Signature and party pages of a trust arrangement

     Show details for Signature and party pages of a trust arrangement

     If applicable, provide the signature page of, and the pages listing the parties, to: a trust arrangement.

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove your business is legally established documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor

     The same list also covers a franchise and a joint venture arrangement.

  8. 8.
     Profit and loss statements

     Show details for Profit and loss statements

     If you are a larger or an established business that has operated over a number of years, provide: profit and loss statements.

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  9. 9.
     Annual report for the most recently concluded financial year

     Show details for Annual report for the most recently concluded financial year

     If you are a larger or an established business that has operated over a number of years, provide: annual report for the most recently concluded financial year.

     View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  10. 10.
      Tax returns for the most recently concluded financial year

      Show details for Tax returns for the most recently concluded financial year

      If you are a small or a recently established business, provide: tax returns for the most recently concluded financial year.

      View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  11. 11.
      Recent business activity statements (BAS)

      Show details for Recent business activity statements (BAS)

      If you are a small or a recently established business, provide: recent business activity statements (BAS).

      View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  12. 12.
      Recent business bank statements

      Show details for Recent business bank statements

      If you are a small or a recently established business, provide: recent bank statements.

      View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  13. 13.
      Business plan with contracts and bank statements for a new business

      Show details for Business plan with contracts and bank statements for a new business

      If you are a new business, provide, as a minimum, a business plan that includes: contracts to provide services to the business.

      View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
  14. 14.
      Company or business expansion plan for a business not yet operating in Australia

      Show details for Company or business expansion plan for a business not yet operating in Australia

      If your business is not yet operating in Australia, show your intention to set up in Australia or that you have a contractual obligation to set up in Australia: a company or business expansion plan.

      View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Prove you are currently operating documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
• Written attestation about employing local labour and non-discriminatory recruitmentShow details for Written attestation about employing local labour and non-discriminatory recruitment

  You must attest in writing (as part of your application form) that you have a strong record of, or a demonstrated commitment to employing local labour.

  View Home Affairs source› Become a sponsor › Standard business sponsor › Gather your documents › Attestationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/becoming-a-sponsor/standard-business-sponsor
• Written evidence that the sponsor agrees to a secondary sponsored personShow details for Written evidence that the sponsor agrees to a secondary sponsored person

  To be granted the visa, you must include secondary applicants in the main applicant's nomination, or provide written evidence that the sponsor who nominated the main applicant agrees that the secondary applicant can be a secondary sponsored person.

  View Home Affairs source› About this visa › Include other family membershttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Nominee's full name and date of birthShow details for Nominee's full name and date of birth

  Provide the nominee's: full name.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The page also asks for the nominee's date of birth in the same list.

• Nominee's TRN, Application ID or Visa Grant Number for visas held or applied forShow details for Nominee's TRN, Application ID or Visa Grant Number for visas held or applied for

  Provide the nominee's: Transaction Reference Number (TRN), Application ID or Visa Grant Number for all visas they already hold or have applied.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Postcode of the location where the nominated occupation will be performedShow details for Postcode of the location where the nominated occupation will be performed

  Provide the nominee's: the postcode relating to the location of the nominated occupation.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Names of the family unit members who will accompany the nomineeShow details for Names of the family unit members who will accompany the nominee

  Provide the nominee's: names of all known members of the family unit who will accompany them.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Signed and dated written contract of employmentShow details for Signed and dated written contract of employment

  A copy of the employment contract signed and dated by both parties unless the occupation is exempt.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Contract of employment (standard business sponsors only)https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Evidence the Annual Market Salary Rate will be paidShow details for Evidence the Annual Market Salary Rate will be paid

  Provide evidence that you will pay: the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) for the position.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Evidence the Core Skills Income Threshold will be met

     Show details for Evidence the Core Skills Income Threshold will be met

     Provide evidence that you will pay: at a rate equal (excluding benefits) to the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT).

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

     The salary requirements page sets the Specialist Skills Income Threshold for the Specialist Skills stream.

  2. 2.
     Written explanation of how the Annual Market Salary Rate was determined

     Show details for Written explanation of how the Annual Market Salary Rate was determined

     Clearly explain how you determined this rate.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  3. 3.
     Explanation of a difference between the AMSR and the proposed salary

     Show details for Explanation of a difference between the AMSR and the proposed salary

     If there is a difference between the AMSR and the nominee's proposed salary, explain why.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  4. 4.
     Detailed statement about paying at the lower end of a salary range

     Show details for Detailed statement about paying at the lower end of a salary range

     If a 'salary range' exists for the position and you intend to pay a salary at the lower end of the range, provide a detailed statement explaining why.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof you will pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) or that you are exempthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  5. 5.
     Applicable Fair Work, state industrial or transitional instrument

     Show details for Applicable Fair Work, state industrial or transitional instrument

     You may need to provide: the applicable Fair Work instrument, state industrial instrument or transitional instrument that applies.

     View Home Affairs source› Nominating a position › Salary requirements › Annual market salary rate › Determining the AMSRhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/salary-requirements
  6. 6.
     Payslips or employment contracts for an equivalent Australian worker

     Show details for Payslips or employment contracts for an equivalent Australian worker

     You may need to provide: relevant employment documents, which may include payslips or employment contracts for an equivalent Australian worker.

     View Home Affairs source› Nominating a position › Salary requirements › Annual market salary rate › Determining the AMSRhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/salary-requirements
  7. 7.
     Market salary information such as job advertisements or remuneration surveys

     Show details for Market salary information such as job advertisements or remuneration surveys

     You may need to provide: relevant information, which may include: job advertisements from a national recruitment website or national print media that are in English and specify the salary arrangements for the advertised position.

     View Home Affairs source› Nominating a position › Salary requirements › Annual market salary rate › Determining the AMSRhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/salary-requirements
• Evidence of labour market testingShow details for Evidence of labour market testing

  Unless you are exempt from this requirement, labour market testing must be undertaken and evidence provided in accordance with the legislative instrument.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof of your labour market testinghttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Copies of the advertisements used to advertise the position

     Show details for Copies of the advertisements used to advertise the position

     When sponsors nominate an applicant they must provide a copy of the advertising material used to advertise the position (that is, copies of all advertisements that meet the advertising requirements).

     View Home Affairs source› Nominating a position › Labour market testing › Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) Core Skills stream and Specialist Skills streamhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/labour-market-testing
  2. 2.
     Information about recent redundancies or retrenchments in the nominated occupation

     Show details for Information about recent redundancies or retrenchments in the nominated occupation

     Note: information about these redundancies or retrenchments must also be provided with the nomination.

     View Home Affairs source› Nominating a position › Labour market testing › Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) Core Skills stream and Specialist Skills streamhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/labour-market-testing
  3. 3.
     Documents showing an international trade obligation applies

     Show details for Documents showing an international trade obligation applies

     Provide documents that show that there is an international trade obligation (ITO) in place.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof of your labour market testing › Proof you are exempt from labour market testinghttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

     Such as: Nominee's passport personal details page or citizenship certificate, Nominee's employment contract or letter of offer showing the start date, Employment reference on company letterhead from the associated entity, Nominee's current payslips or employment contract, Company registration documents showing the association of the two companies, Company organisation chart showing position names and occupations.

• Evidence that the nominated position is genuineShow details for Evidence that the nominated position is genuine

  Show that the nominated position exists and that it is what you say it will be.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Duty statement for the nominated position

     Show details for Duty statement for the nominated position

     Documents you could provide include: a duty statement of the responsibilities of the nominated position (duties should not just be copied from ANZSCO, although they should substantially align with the tasks listed in ANZSCO).

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  2. 2.
     Structure chart showing how the position fits into the business

     Show details for Structure chart showing how the position fits into the business

     Documents you could provide include: a structure chart showing how the position fits into the business and the full names of current employees and details of any visas held.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  3. 3.
     Description of the nature of the business and how the position fits within it

     Show details for Description of the nature of the business and how the position fits within it

     Documents you could provide include: a brief description of the nature of the business and how the nominated position fits within it.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  4. 4.
     Proof the position existed before the nomination, or plans that created it

     Show details for Proof the position existed before the nomination, or plans that created it

     Documents you could provide include: proof that the position existed before you lodged the nomination or if the position is new, any related plans for expansion that may have created the new position.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  5. 5.
     Evidence of a transparent recruitment process

     Show details for Evidence of a transparent recruitment process

     Documents you could provide include: evidence that the position has gone through a transparent recruitment process including the number of candidates interviewed and why they were not suitable.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Proof that the position is genuinehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
• Documents showing an occupation caveat does not applyShow details for Documents showing an occupation caveat does not apply

  If there is a risk that a caveat could apply to your nominated occupation and we may assess the occupation as inapplicable because of this, provide documents to show that this is not the case.

  View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Where a caveat applieshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Written submission about turnover and salary caveats

     Show details for Written submission about turnover and salary caveats

     For example, for turnover and salary caveats of an overseas 'parent company', provide a written submission requesting this.

     View Home Affairs source› For sponsors › Step by step › Gather your documents › Where a caveat applieshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream

Other official guidance for this visa

• Translation

  Have all non-English documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source

• Certification

  Note: You do not need to have any documents certified.

  View Home Affairs source

• Police certificates

  For immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

  View Home Affairs source

• Health

  You and any secondary applicants who apply for a SID visa must meet the health requirement. The results of health examinations are generally valid for 12 months.

  View Home Affairs source

• Forms

  We will tell you if you also need to complete and provide the following forms: Form 80 – Personal particulars for character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source