494 vs 482: Which Australian Work Visa is Right for You?
Australia offers multiple employer-sponsored visa options, but two of the most common are the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa and the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa. While both allow you to live and work in Australia through employer sponsorship, they serve different purposes and have different long-term outcomes. Similarities Both the 494 and 482: Require an employer sponsor (you must have a job offer). Are designed to fill labour shortages in Australia. Allow you to live …


