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SID Administration – Lodging, Processing, etc. (19 Questions)
If a nomination was lodged before December 7, 2024, and the occupation is now removed from CSOL, can a 482 visa application still be made for that occupation?
Yes, nominations lodged before December 7, 2024, remain valid, even if the occupation is removed from CSOL.
Will 482 nominations and visa applications lodged before December 7, 2024, still be processed? Do we need to do anything?
Yes, these will be processed under the previous regulations. No additional action is required.
If a 482 nomination was lodged before December 7, 2024, and the outcome is still pending, can a visa application now be lodged?
Yes, a visa application can be lodged even if the nomination outcome is pending.
Is it possible to lodge a new nomination (SID NOM) and link it to the existing TSS 482 visa when the current TSS visa holder changes employers but retains the same occupation?
Yes, this is the process for a nomination transfer.
If a 482 nomination was lodged before December 7, 2024, but the visa has not been lodged, will these cases be assessed under the previous one-year experience requirement or the two-year requirement?
Nominations will be assessed under the previous legislation, while visa applications will be assessed under the post-December 7, 2024, legislation.
The SID visa allows up to 4 years of validity. Can sponsors nominate for shorter periods, such as 2 years?
Yes, sponsors can nominate any period of up to 4 years.
If a nomination is for 2 years instead of 4 years, can financial capacity documents reflect only the 2-year period?
Yes, the financial capacity must match the length of the nomination period.
What additional financial documents are required to show a sponsor's ability to pay the nominee's proposed salary?
Sponsors can provide evidence such as bank account statements, income reports, and profit-and-loss statements, similar to requirements for demonstrating financial viability under SBS.
What are the processing times for SID visas compared to the current TSS 482 visas?
Specialist Skills Stream: 7 days for decision-ready applications.
Core Skills Stream: 21 days for decision-ready applications.
Older TSS 482 applications may have longer processing times due to backlogs.
Do caveats apply to all SID visa streams?
Yes, caveats apply to both Specialist and Core Skills Streams if the occupation appears on CSOL with a caveat.
Can TSS 482 applications lodged months ago that qualify for Specialist Skills Stream be relodged under SID for faster processing?
Yes, but any associated fees (e.g., VAC) for the withdrawn application are non-refundable.
If a TSS 482 nomination is approved but the visa application is pending, can the visa be withdrawn and relodged under SID?
Yes, but fees are non-refundable for withdrawn applications.
Labour agreements reference TSS 482 visas but not SID visas. Can SID applications be lodged under these agreements?
Yes, the Department interprets all labour agreements as inclusive of SID visas.
Should employers be advised to comply with annual TSMIT indexing?
Yes, all sponsors must ensure compliance with updated TSMIT rates annually.
For 482 nomination transfers, is the SAF levy calculated based on the remaining visa validity or always for one year?
Currently, SAF levy payments remain unchanged at one year.
When will staggered SAF payments be introduced?
Legislative changes are required for staggered payments, and no updates are available yet.
Is the Labour Market Testing (LMT) validity changing to 6 months?
This change requires parliamentary approval. For now, LMT remains valid for 4 months.
Can LMT conducted prior to SID changes be used for nomination transfers?
Yes, this is acceptable.
Can Core Skills Stream applications be lodged with salaries above $135,000?
Yes, though such applications are usually assigned to the Specialist Skills Stream in ImmiAccount. Applications under the Core Skills Stream are still permissible if compliant with other requirements.
Work Experience
Does SID visa work experience need to be post-qualification/RPL?
Work experience must align with the skill level required for the nominated occupation.
Can the required one-year experience for a 482 visa be pre-qualification or during study?
Yes, if it demonstrates that the applicant worked at the required skill level.
Can work experience gained on a 407 visa count toward the SID work experience requirement?
Yes, as long as it aligns with the nominated occupation's skill level.
For Sc 500 visa holders, can pre-AQF completion work experience count?
Yes, provided the experience meets the required skill level.
Does work experience combined with an RPL certificate meet the SID visa requirements?
Yes, as long as the combined experience and qualifications meet ANZSCO standards.
If RPL was obtained in December 2024, can work experience from 2023-2024 be counted?
Yes, if the experience aligns with the skill level required for the occupation.
For applicants without formal qualifications, does the SID 482 visa require three years of experience, or just one year?
Applicants without formal qualifications generally require three years of relevant work experience.
Skills Assessments SID (Questions 20-27)
20. Does LIN 19/039, listing occupations requiring mandatory skills assessments, still apply to SID 482 applications?
Yes, LIN 19/039 remains in force, with Specialist Managers (nec) 139999 removed due to its exclusion from CSOL.
21. Have there been changes to skills assessments due to the introduction of SID and CSOL?
Only minor updates to assessing authorities and occupations have been made. Details are in LIN 24/093.
22. A client has a positive skills assessment as a Telecommunications Engineer. Can they apply under "Telecom Network Engineer"?
Yes, skills assessments are not mandatory for this occupation, but applicants must demonstrate relevant qualifications and work experience.
23. Can a client assessed under the old ANZSCO 2013 code for Data Scientist use this to apply for 186 Direct Entry?
Yes, previous skills assessments remain valid if they are still current, and applicants will not be disadvantaged by ANZSCO updates.
24. Does a TSS 482 visa holder need a new nomination (change employer) if their occupation is no longer eligible for SID visas?
Yes, nominations must align with CSOL occupations or Specialist Skills Stream conditions.
25. If an occupation is no longer eligible for SID, can Short-Term TSS holders renew to meet TRT eligibility?
No, occupations must be on CSOL unless nominated under Specialist Skills Stream.
26. Can work experience in similar but not identical occupations count towards the two-year TRT requirement?
The occupation must match the most recently granted TSS/SID visa, with limited flexibility for closely related occupations.
27. If a 482 visa holder worked for two years under an overseas sponsor, can this count towards a 186 TRT with a new Australian sponsor?
Yes, provided the overseas business establishes an onshore entity, transfers the sponsorship, and meets all TRT requirements.
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