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Three Streams for Healthcare Workers

The Skills in Demand visa offers three streams tailored to different skill levels and earnings thresholds.
High-income pathway

Specialist Skills Stream

For workers with specialist skills and earnings at or above the Fair Work High Income Threshold. Provides a direct pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 visa.
Most common stream

Core Skills Stream

For workers in occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) with earnings at or above the Core Skills Threshold. The primary stream for most healthcare professionals.
Aged care pathway

Essential Skills Stream

For workers in essential occupations (e.g., aged care) with earnings below the Core Skills Threshold but at or above the Essential Skills Threshold.

Key Benefits

Work in Australia

Live and work in Australia in your nominated healthcare occupation.

Family Inclusion

Include your partner and dependent children in your application.

PR Pathway

Specialist and Core Skills streams provide a pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 186.

Employer Sponsored

Must be sponsored by an approved Australian employer for a nominated position.

Visa Duration

Valid for up to 4 years, with renewal options available.

Travel Rights

Multiple entry rights — travel to and from Australia during the visa period.

Key Requirements

The Skills in Demand visa has specific eligibility criteria. Our immigration lawyers will assess your situation and advise on the best approach.

  • Sponsored by an approved Australian employer
  • Occupation listed on the relevant skills occupation list
  • Meet the applicable earnings threshold (Specialist, Core, or Essential)
  • Meet English language requirements (competent English or equivalent)
  • Hold relevant skills assessment or qualifications
  • Meet health and character requirements
  • Have relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
  • Meet the market salary rate for the nominated position
What's Changed from the 482 TSS Visa

The Skills in Demand visa replaces the TSS visa with a clearer, more structured framework:

  • doneThree clear streams based on skills and earnings
  • doneNew Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
  • doneClearer pathway to permanent residency
  • doneStreamlined processing for priority occupations
  • doneUpdated earnings thresholds for each stream
  • doneEnhanced compliance framework for sponsors
Immigration law changes frequently. Always consult an immigration lawyer for current requirements.

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