ICT Support and Test Engineers nec — 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 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec 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.
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
ICT Support and Test Engineers necs (ANZSCO 263299) are eligible for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, with this occupation listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). The 482 visa allows approved Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas ICT professionals to fill genuine vacancies that cannot be sourced domestically, typically for periods of up to four years depending on the occupation list and stream. The sponsoring employer must hold Standard Business Sponsorship and nominate a specific position, paying at least the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold. Labour market testing must be completed prior to nomination to confirm Australian workers were not available. The Skilling Australians Fund levy is payable by the employer at nomination. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience and hold a positive skills assessment from the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS assesses ICT qualifications and experience against Australian industry standards. English language requirements apply. Nomination and visa application fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. 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 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
- 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 ICT Support and Test Engineers nec
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.