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482 visa: what to check before asking your employer to sponsor you
Prepare for a 482 sponsorship conversation: check your role, visa, evidence and employer readiness before asking your manager.
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Understand the details.
Prepare with purpose.
Useful starting points for the decisions ahead. These are topic guides, not dated news announcements.
01
Choosing the right stream
Compare the role, remuneration and agreement settings.
02Preparing your evidence
Organise applicant and employer records.
03Planning a change of employer
Understand the questions to resolve before a move.
04Advertising a sponsored role
Plan recruitment evidence before nomination.
05Understanding the budget
Separate legal, government and third-party expenses.
06Keeping sponsorship on track
Make compliance part of workforce planning.
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Core or Specialist Skills 482 visa: how to assess your proposed role
Compare Core and Specialist Skills 482 streams using duties, occupation and salary evidence, with practical questions for your employer.
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482 visa occupation codes: matching your duties to the CSOL
Learn how to assess a CSOL occupation for a 482 visa, avoid title mismatches and prepare a consistent duty statement.
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