High earners in most occupations (trades excluded) on guaranteed earnings of $146,576+. No occupation list, priority service around 7 business days.
The main stream: your occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List and salary at or above the $79,423 CSIT — indexed each 1 July.
Workers and employers using DAMA regions or industry agreements (aged care, hospitality, meat, dairy…) — concessions to age, English and salary the standard program won't give.
Occupation off the CSOL, or over 45? A DAMA is often the smartest realistic route — PR pathways included.
🌏 Explore DAMA →| Visa | Charge · 1 Jul 2026 | Stay | Salary rule | Path to PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SID 482 — Core Skills | $4,015 | Up to 4 yrs | ≥ $79,423 (CSIT) | ENS 186 after 2 yrs |
| SID 482 — Specialist | $4,015 | Up to 4 yrs | ≥ $146,576 | ENS 186 after 2 yrs |
| SID 482 — Labour Agreement | $4,015 | Per agreement | Concessions apply | Agreement pathway |
| ENS 186 | $6,140 | Permanent | Market rate | Immediate PR |
| 494 Regional | $6,140 | 5 yrs provisional | ≥ TSMIT $79,423 | 191 after 3 yrs · $630 |
Charges are primary-applicant base charges; additional applicants, nomination fees and the SAF levy apply. Tap any row for detail.
The two income thresholds decide everything about a 482. Enter your annual base salary (AUD, excluding super) and see where you stand against the 1 July 2026 settings — then let an agent verify occupation and market-rate rules.
Indicative only — occupation lists and market salary rules also apply.
Direct entry with skills assessment, or transition after 2 years on a SID — time with different sponsors now counts.
5-year provisional regional sponsorship, permanent 191 after 3 years of regional work and income.
SBS approval, nominations, LMT, SAF levy, compliance — fixed-fee, end-to-end.
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