Australia Work Visa Pathways 2025: From Skills in Demand (482) to PR
Australia Work Visa Pathways 2025: From Skills in Demand (482) to PR 5 October 2025 • Updated for 2025 reforms Start with the right temporary visa. Plan your PR pathway on day one. This 2025 guide maps Australia’s main work visa pathways : the new Skills in Demand (subclass 482) for employer sponsorship, points-tested PR via 189/190 , the regional 491→191 route, and the Temporary Graduate 485 path for recent graduates. It also highlights income thresholds , recent reforms, and practical steps to move from a temporary visa to permanent residence . What changed in 2025 Employer-sponsored: Skills in Demand (subclass 482) → ENS 186 Points-tested PR: 189 vs 190 Regional pathway: 491 → 191 Graduate path: 485 → 482/points/region Quick comparison table Action plan and documents FAQs What Changed in 2025 Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced...