Australia launches the In-Demand Skills visa, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at resolving significant skill gaps and improving labour market resilience.
This strategic shift entails replacing the current Temporary Skills Deficiency Visa (subclass 482) with a more tailored approach that includes three specialised paths to recruit temporary skilled migrants critical to Australia's economic productivity.
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1- Pathway for Specialised Skills:
- For highly trained workers earning at least AUD 135,000 per year.
- Trades, machinery operations, driving, and labour are not included.
2- Pathway for Core Skills:
- Jobs and Skills Australia identified occupations with skills shortages.
- Applicants must have applicable skills and meet the Income Threshold for Temporary Skilled Migration.
3- Pathway for Essential Skills (Under Development):
- Workers with necessary skills earning less than AUD 70,000 are targeted.
- This pathway's details are nearing completion.
Documentation for the Skills in Demand Visa in Australia
1- Specialist Skills Pathway:
- Proof of annual income in excess of AUD 135,000.
- Qualifications and certificates for specific occupations.
2- Core Skills Pathway:
- Demonstration of skills applicable to identified shortage occupations.
- Verification of reaching the Income Threshold for Temporary Skilled Migration.
3- Pathway for Essential Skills (Information Pending):
- Documents demonstrating essential skills and an income of less than AUD 70,000.
The 'Skills in Demand' Visa application process in Australia
1- Online Submission:
- Submissions must be made through the official web gateway.
2- Document Submittal:
- Upload the necessary documents to validate your skills, income, and certifications.
3- Pathway Selection:
- Based on eligibility and occupation, select the relevant pathway.
4- Payment of Fees:
- Pay the visa application fees through the appropriate payment channels.
Permanent Residency and Processing:
- Expect a seven-day turnaround for the Specialist Skills pathway and a 21-day turnaround for other streams.
- After completing the four-year visa period, eligible persons can apply for permanent residency.
This streamlined approach seeks to provide applicants with clarity and efficiency, allowing qualified migrants to handle the application with ease. The 'Skills in Demand' visa not only brings novel approaches to addressing skill shortages, but it also prioritises a simple application process for temporary skilled migrants contributing to Australia's workforce.
