Chief Information Officer — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Chief Information Officer for migration purposes is handled by: ACS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Chief Information Officer × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Chief Information Officers (ANZSCO 135111) are eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, enabling approved employers to sponsor experienced ICT executives on a temporary basis. The Subclass 482 is not points-tested. Employers must hold approved sponsor status and complete labour market testing before nominating. Depending on the applicant's passport country, a skills assessment from the Australian Computer Society (ACS) may be required, evaluating ICT leadership qualifications and executive management experience. The occupation falls under the Medium-Term stream, with visa grants of up to four years. Applicants must demonstrate relevant ICT executive experience, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character checks. The employer's nominated salary must meet the applicable income threshold. After two years of qualifying employment, holders may apply for permanent residency via the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Chief Information Officer
State nominations for Chief Information Officer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.