The salary thresholds, fees, and timelines that matter for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa and the pathway to permanent residence.
The higher thresholds apply only to nomination applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026. Existing visa holders and nominations lodged or approved before that date are not affected.
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What is the Skills in Demand visa? →Last updated: 2026-06-01 · Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs ↗
This is general information only, not migration or legal advice. Thresholds are indexed annually and rules can change. Always verify with the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent (MARA).