# Skilled occupation in Australia

> reg-2.27C — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

2.27C Skilled occupation in Australia
               In determining whether an applicant satisfies a criterion that the applicant has
               been employed in a skilled occupation for a certain period, a period of
               employment in Australia must not be counted unless the applicant:
                 (a) held:
                       (i) a substantive visa; or
                      (ii) a Subclass 010 Bridging A visa; or
                     (iii) a Subclass 020 Bridging B visa;
                     authorising him or her to work during that period; and
                 (b) complied with the conditions of that visa.