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OFFICIAL='https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482',
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Your job offer
The 482 visa needs an employer to sponsor you. These 3 quick questions check your route.
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Experience \u0026 English
What Australia requires from you personally.
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/* ---------- STEP 4 : health, character, insurance and age ---------- */
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Health, character \u0026 insurance
The checks every applicant goes through \u2014 plus one question about your future PR pathway.
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/* ---------- STEP 5 : documents and money ---------- */
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Documents \u0026 money
The last checks before anyone applies.
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function evaluate(){
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var of=A.offer;
if(of==='yes') add('ok','Job offer','A real job offer is the foundation of the 482 \u2014 without an employer there is no visa.');
else if(of==='progress') add('warn','Job offer','Keep applying \u2014 only a genuine offer from a real Australian employer unlocks sponsorship.');
else if(of==='no') add('bad','Job offer','No employer means no 482 visa. The job offer comes first \u2014 and never pay anyone for an offer or a visa.');
else add('unk','Job offer','Not answered. A genuine job offer from an Australian employer is the first requirement.');
var sp=A.sponsor;
if(sp==='yes') add('ok','Approved sponsor','An approved sponsor can nominate your position.');
else if(sp==='no') add('bad','Approved sponsor','Your employer must be (or become) an approved sponsor \u2014 without this the nomination cannot be lodged.');
else add('warn','Approved sponsor','Confirm the employer is an approved sponsor or willing to apply \u2014 ask them directly.');
var sm=A.stream;
if(sm==='core') add('ok','Stream fit','Core Skills stream: occupation on the 456-job list with pay of at least A$79,423.');
else if(sm==='specialist') add('ok','Stream fit','Specialist Skills stream: A$146,576+ salary, no occupation list needed, processing around 7 days.');
else if(sm==='labour') add('info','Stream fit','Labour Agreement stream: only works if the employer holds a labour agreement with the government.');
else add('unk','Stream fit','Not answered. Check whether your occupation is on the Core Skills Occupation List (456 jobs) or your salary clears A$146,576.');
var ex=A.exp;
if(ex==='yes') add('ok','Work experience','1+ year in the job or a closely related job within the last 5 years \u2014 requirement met.');
else if(ex==='no') add('bad','Work experience','You need at least 1 year of relevant experience in the last 5 years \u2014 without it the visa will be refused.');
else add('unk','Work experience','Not answered. At least 1 year in the nominated (or closely related) occupation within the last 5 years is mandatory.');
var en=A.english;
if(en==='yes') add('ok','English','IELTS 5.0 in each band (or equivalent) \u2014 requirement met.');
else if(en==='exempt') add('info','English','You may be exempt (for example certain passport holders) \u2014 confirm against the official exemption list.');
else if(en==='notested') add('warn','English','Book a test early \u2014 you need IELTS 5.0 in each band or an accepted equivalent before applying.');
else if(en==='no') add('warn','English','Below 5.0 in any band means refusal \u2014 keep preparing and re-test.');
else add('unk','English','Not answered. You need IELTS 5.0 in each band or an accepted equivalent.');
var sa=A.skillsassess;
if(sa==='notreq') add('ok','Skills assessment','Not required for your occupation.');
else if(sa==='ready') add('ok','Skills assessment','Assessment done or underway \u2014 good.');
else if(sa==='notstarted') add('warn','Skills assessment','If your occupation requires one, start it now \u2014 it generally must be underway before lodgement.');
else add('unk','Skills assessment','Not answered. Some occupations need a formal skills assessment.');
var he=A.health;
if(he==='yes') add('ok','Health','No known issues for the medical checks.');
else if(he==='no') add('bad','Health','Serious health conditions can lead to visa refusal \u2014 get professional advice before spending money.');
else add('unk','Health','Not answered. A medical examination is part of the application.');
var po=A.police;
if(po==='yes') add('ok','Police clearance','Clean record declared \u2014 good for the character requirement.');
else if(po==='no') add('bad','Police clearance','Character issues can sink the application \u2014 get advice before applying.');
else add('unk','Police clearance','Not answered. Police certificates are required.');
var hi=A.insurance;
if(hi==='yes') add('ok','Health insurance','You can arrange cover for your stay \u2014 required for the 482.');
else if(hi==='no') add('warn','Health insurance','You must hold adequate health insurance for the whole stay \u2014 budget for it.');
else add('unk','Health insurance','Not answered. Adequate health insurance is mandatory.');
var ag=A.age45;
if(ag==='yes') add('info','PR pathway','Under 45 keeps the 186 permanent residency pathway open after 2 years on the 482.');
else if(ag==='no') add('warn','PR pathway','45 or older does not block the 482 itself, but the 186 PR step needs you under 45 (limited exemptions exist).');
else add('unk','PR pathway','Not answered. The 482 has no age limit, but PR via the 186 needs under 45.');
var pp=A.passport;
if(pp==='yes') add('ok','Passport','Valid passport ready for the visa application.');
else if(pp==='no') add('warn','Passport','Get or renew your passport early \u2014 you cannot apply without one.');
else add('unk','Passport','Not answered.');
var fu=A.funds;
if(fu==='yes') add('ok','Money','You can cover the ~A$4,015 visa fee plus the English test and medical.');
else if(fu==='no') add('warn','Money','Budget about A$4,015 for the visa fee alone, plus test and medical costs.');
else add('unk','Money','Not answered. The main-applicant fee is about A$4,015 from 1 July 2026.');
var tf=A.travelfunds;
if(tf==='yes') add('ok','Travel money','You can fund travel and your first months in Australia.');
else if(tf==='no') add('warn','Travel money','Without funds you cannot get started \u2014 plan travel and settlement costs.');
else add('unk','Travel money','Not answered.');
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warn=F.filter(function(f){return f.s==='warn';}).length,
unk=F.filter(function(f){return f.s==='unk';}).length;
if(bad>0) return {cls:'v-bad',t:'Not eligible yet \u2014 fix these first',d:'You have '+bad+' blocker'+(bad>1?'s':'')+' that would stop an application. Work through them below.'};
if(warn>0||unk>0) return {cls:'v-mid',t:'On the right track \u2014 close the gaps',d:'No hard blockers, but '+((warn+unk))+' item'+((warn+unk)>1?'s':'')+' need'+((warn+unk)>1?'':'s')+' attention before you\u2019d be ready to apply.'};
return {cls:'v-good',t:'Strong match',d:'Based on your answers, you meet the key 482 requirements. Next: lock in the real job offer and confirm your stream with the employer.'};
}
var DOTL={ok:'d-ok',warn:'d-warn',bad:'d-bad',unk:'d-unk',info:'d-ok'};
var DOTW={ok:'Met',warn:'Needs work',bad:'Blocker',unk:'Not checked',info:'Info'};
/* ---------- result ---------- */
function showResult(){
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var h='
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Your breakdown
Based on Australia\u2019s official skilled visa rules (Department of Home Affairs), checked October 2026.
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h+='
Next steps: 1) Get a real job offer from an Australian employer \u2014 never pay anyone for a job offer or a visa. 2) Confirm your occupation is on the Core Skills Occupation List or your salary clears the stream threshold. 3) Book your English test early \u2014 results take weeks. 4) Double-check the rules on the official pages: Home Affairs \u2014 Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) \u00b7 Core Skills Occupation List.
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This checker gives general guidance based on Australian immigration rules checked in October 2026 \u2014 it is not legal advice and cannot guarantee a visa or a job. Rules change: always confirm on official portals and read the specific job offer.
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