Australia Skill in Demand (482 sub class visa)

Description

 SUBCLASS 482 VISA – DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

A. APPLICANT (YOUR) DOCUMENTS

 1. Identity & Personal Documents

• Valid Passport (bio-data page + all used pages)
• Passport-size photographs (recent)
• Birth Certificate (if available)
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Name change documents (if any)

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 2. Education & Qualification Documents

Academic certificates (Diploma / Degree / Training Certificates)

Academic transcripts

Professional training certificates (hospitality, technical, trade, etc.)

• Trade certificates (if occupation is trade-based)
• NOTE:  All documents not in English must be certified English translations

 3. Work Experience Evidence (VERY IMPORTANT)

You must prove your relevant experience for the nominated occupation:

• Experience letters from previous employers (on letterhead)
  Must include:
  • Job title
  • Employment period
  • Duties & responsibilities
  • Full-time / part-time
• Payslips (recommended)
• Bank statements showing salary credits (recommended)
• Appointment letters / contracts (if available)
• Business registration + tax documents (if self-employed)

 4. English Language Test

One of the following (unless exempt):

IELTS/PTE Academic Score depends on the stream (Short-Term / Medium-Term)

 5. Skills Assessment (If Required)

• Positive skills assessment from relevant Australian authority
  (Required for some occupations only)

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 6. Health Documents

• Medical examination (done after visa lodgement or when requested)
• Chest X-ray & blood tests (panel doctor only)

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 7. Character Documents

• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC):
  • From your home country
  • From any country you lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years

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 8. Health Insurance

• Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC)
• Must cover entire visa duration

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 9. Family Documents (If applying with family)

For spouse:

• Passport
• Marriage certificate
• English proof (if required)
   

For children:

• Birth certificate
• Passport
• School documents (if applicable)

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B. EMPLOYER (SPONSOR) DOCUMENTS

(Mostly handled by Australian employer, but you should be aware)

• Sponsorship approval documents
• Nomination approval
• Employment contrac
• Position description
• Labour Market Testing evidence
• Business registration & financials
• Salary details (must meet market salary rate)

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 EXTRA IMPORTANT NOTES

• Documents must be clear, legible, and consistent
• Dates must match across:
  • Experience letters
  • CV
  • Application form
• Fake or inconsistent documents = automatic refusal