Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482 (TSS) enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian workers.
The TSS has 3 different streams :
- Medium Stream – Applicant can stay and work in Australia for up to 2 years, sometimes 4 years
- Short Stream – Applicant can stay and work in Australia for up to 4 years and they may apply for PR if they meet the eligibilty criteria
- Labour Stream – This stream is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have Labour Agreement. It allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia temporarily
Requirements:
- Meet the required work experience of 2 year and qualifications requirements including skills assessment
- Meet minimum English language requirements
- Have substantially complied with any conditions that apply or applied to applicant’s last visa
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have an occupation on the Short Term or Medium Term List
- There is no age limit for this visa
3 Steps of Application Process
Step 1: Sponsorship
- Prerequisite approval required before an employer can sponsor for 482
Step 2: Nomination Application
- The sponsoring employer required to show their genuine need for the eligible nominated full time occupation or role
Step 3: Visa Application
- Applicants to provide accurate information and apply visa online in ImmiAccount
Benefits of this Visa
- Work in Australia for up to 2 years for your sponsor or work in Australia for up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies
or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder - Study (you won’t receive government assistance)
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
- Can apply for Permanent Residency if eligible