Foundation Stage - Career Launch First
You're 1 Year Away From 482 Eligibility
You don't qualify for a 482 visa yet, and any agency that suggests otherwise is misleading you. The good news: one year of genuine, verifiable Australian work experience changes everything. That's exactly what our Career Launch Program is built to produce.
What you need
1 year paid full-time experience
In an occupation on the MLTSSL or STSOL
Verifiable employment records
Payslips, contract, reference letter - all documented
Employer willing to sponsor
RedBridge connects you once experience is in place
RedBridge's approach
Enrol in Career Launch
Gain 12 months of paid, structured work with our partner employers
Skills assessment (occupation-dependent)
ACS (ICT) or AMI (Marketing) is not mandatory for all 482 occupations, but strongly recommended for 186 DE and Career Launch clients. Your consultant confirms if required.
Match to 482 sponsor
We transition you directly from Career Launch into employer sponsorship
12-18 months to 482 readinessPathway: Career Launch -> 482 -> 186
Honest note: This is a longer path, but it's the right one. We would rather tell you this now and build your case properly than take your money for a visa you won't receive.