482 Visa Occupation List 2026: CSOL, ANZSCO Codes & Eligible Jobs
Occupation eligibility is not just about finding a job title on a list. The nominated occupation must match the real duties of the position and the stream being used under the current Skills in Demand framework.
What is the CSOL?
The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is used for the Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa. Home Affairs uses the ANZSCO 2022 classification for Subclass 482 and 186 applications.
Why job titles are not enough
A business may call someone a “manager”, “consultant” or “engineer”, but immigration law looks at the actual duties, level of responsibility and ANZSCO classification. Using the wrong code can undermine both the nomination and the visa.
Core Skills vs Specialist Skills occupation settings
The Core Skills stream requires an occupation on the CSOL. The Specialist Skills stream has a different framework and is designed for highly paid roles, subject to occupation exclusions and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold.
What if an occupation is removed later?
Home Affairs states that pending skilled applications are not adversely affected simply because an occupation is subsequently removed. However, a new nomination after a change of employer or occupation may require the occupation to be eligible under the rules then in force.
How to choose the right ANZSCO code
Start with the actual day-to-day duties, not the preferred title. Compare the tasks, skill level and qualifications with ANZSCO, then test the role against the employer’s organisation chart and business operations.
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Tell us whether you are the employer or worker, the proposed occupation, salary, current visa status and any deadline.
The Emigrate Lawyers difference
We assess the sponsorship, nomination and visa as one connected legal pathway.
We test the role, salary, business evidence and applicant history for consistency before lodgement.
We act in nomination refusals, visa refusals, sponsor changes, compliance and 482-to-186 pathways.
Employers and workers across Australia can instruct us by video with electronic case management.
Useful 482 resources
Madhab Kharel — Principal Lawyer
Madhab Kharel is the Principal Lawyer and Director of Emigrate Lawyers. His migration practice includes employer-sponsored visas, Subclass 482 and 186 matters, nomination refusals, ART review, complex visa histories and employer compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is every ANZSCO occupation eligible for a 482 visa?
No. Eligibility depends on the stream and the occupation settings applying to the nomination.
Can I use a close occupation if my exact title is not listed?
Only if the duties genuinely align with the nominated occupation. A convenient title mismatch can lead to refusal.
Does the Specialist Skills stream use the CSOL?
It operates under different occupation settings and salary requirements. The role still must satisfy the applicable eligibility framework.
Which ANZSCO version applies to 482 visas?
Home Affairs currently uses ANZSCO 2022 for Subclass 482 and 186.
Speak with a 482 visa lawyer
Contact Emigrate Lawyers for advice on sponsorship, nomination, Skills in Demand visa eligibility or a complex 482 matter.
Legal review: Madhab Kharel, Principal Lawyer. Reviewed 26 September 2026. General information only and not legal advice.
