Nurse Researcher — 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 Nurse Researcher for migration purposes is handled by: ANMAC.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Nurse Researcher × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Nurse Researcher (ANZSCO 254212) is an eligible occupation for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, a temporary employer-sponsored visa allowing Australian businesses to address workforce shortages by sponsoring skilled overseas workers. Employers experiencing difficulty recruiting nurse researchers contributing evidence-based knowledge to clinical practice improvement and health policy can use this pathway to fill genuine vacancies. The 482 visa is not points-tested. Applicants must hold a genuine job offer from an approved Australian sponsor. The sponsoring employer must hold approved business sponsor status, ensure pay and conditions meet Australian standards, and comply with sponsorship obligations. Medium and Long-term stream holders may remain in Australia for up to four years. A positive skills assessment from Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is required, verifying that overseas qualifications and clinical experience meet Australian registration standards for the Nurse Researcher role. English language proficiency and health and character checks are mandatory. Government charges and assessment fees apply. The 482 may offer a pathway to permanent residence via the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme after meeting the required work experience period. 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 Nurse Researcher
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Nurse Researcher
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.