Upholsterer
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This page covers Australian visa options for Upholsterer professionals. Upholsterer is not currently listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Employer-sponsored pathways and alternative migration options may be available.
Upholsterer is not currently listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) as published by the Department of Home Affairs under instrument F2024L01618. Standard points-tested skilled migration pathways (Subclass 189 and 190 visas) are generally not available for this occupation title. Employer-sponsored pathways and related CSOL-listed occupations may be available. Speak with a migration lawyer to assess your specific circumstances.
Visa pathways available for Upholsterer professionals
The following visa options may be available to Upholsterer professionals seeking to work and live in Australia. Eligibility depends on individual qualifications, work experience, and employer circumstances.
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand Visa
Your employer can sponsor you for a temporary work visa if you have a relevant job offer. The 482 visa allows you to work in Australia for up to four years while a permanent pathway is arranged.
Subclass 186
Employer Nominated Scheme
If you have been working for an Australian employer for at least two years, you may qualify for permanent residence through direct employer nomination under the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
Subclass 494
Regional Employer Sponsored Visa
Regional businesses can sponsor skilled workers for the 494 provisional visa, which leads to permanent residence through the 191 visa after 3 years of regional residence and employment.
Why instruct Visa Plan if you are an Upholsterer?
Solicitor-led advice
All matters are handled by admitted Australian solicitors, not migration agents. Your communications are protected by Legal Professional Privilege.
Occupation expertise
We assess whether your qualifications and employment history align with the nominated occupation before any application is lodged. Correct positioning from the start.
Tribunal experience
James Bae represented the Australian Government at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal before founding Visa Plan. That experience informs every application strategy.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Migration Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List (instrument F2024L01618). CSOL status verified against the official CSOL PDF published by the Department of Home Affairs at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Migration law is complex and individual circumstances vary. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.