Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
This new 482 visa replaced the 457 visa by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Employers unable to source qualified Australian workers can then close the talent gap by recruiting overseas workers under Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa subclass 482, this ensures throughout the process that Australian workers are employed Lead.
To qualify for this visa, you must,
A recognized company will help you.
Those selected must begin an acceptable career.
This visa can be applied for both Australia and beyond.
This visa allows you to work in Australia under any of the following streams.
- Temporary streams
- Medieval stream
- Labor Contracts Section
The three steps for the application are:
Step 1:- An Application for Sponsorship by an approved Business.
Step 2:- A Nomination Application for a Skilled Position by an Approved Business.
Step 3:- A Visa Application by an Applicant.
While this visa is valid you are allowed to travel with a family member within Australia and also work and study there.
Short-term stream
If you work in an occupation on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and have an approved supporting occupation, you may be eligible to apply under this visa.
As a specialist, applicants can only get one temporary visa.
Reside;
This visa allows you to work for a position in Australia
- Two years
- Four years (for international commercial responsibilities, if applicable);
This visa costs AUD1455.00
A visa under this section can only be renewed once while in Australia.
Medium-term stream
If an occupation is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) or the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), and the employer is willing to help.
- This visa allows you to work in Australia for a maximum of four years.
- The visa costs AUD3035.00
- This visa is available to apply for at any time.
Labour Agreement Stream
If your employer in Australia wants to support you and has an employment contract with the Department of Home Affairs, you can apply under this section.
Eligibility Criteria for The Applicant
To qualify for this visa in any river, you must meet specific requirements, including the following:
- Minimum of two years experience in the chosen field.
- Maintain registration authorized by the sponsor.
- All eligibility and competency assessment requirements have been met.
- Obtain a valid English language qualification that meets minimum language requirements.
- If you are in Australia at the time of application, on a valid visa, subclass 010 (bridging A) visa, subclass 020 (bridging B) visa, or valid subclass 030 (bridging C) visa
- Enter any additional prerequisites or criteria that may apply to your visa application.
- Meet ethical and health requirements.
- Meet the special requirements for each river.
To join the temporary stream, you must meet Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements.
Qualifications For the Employers Nominated
If you are an employer, you should do the following to support a skilled position candidate from abroad.
- Get a decent job in Australia.
- Get a specific business grant
- Sponsorship costs AUD420.
- The sponsorship, if approved, is valid for five years.
Your employee can be selected for one of the skilled occupations listed on the Qualified Trades List, such as STSOL or MLTSSL, but you must first:
- Submit a valid employment contract.
- At least a wage equal to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Limit (TSMIT) must be paid for each job.
- When registering, please specify the location and duration of the project.
- Provide proof of labour market testing, if required.
Pay AUD 330 as a fee.
English Language Requirements
The minimum credit requirement for English Language Arts in the Provisional Stream is five bands or equivalent in total, with a minimum of 4.5 credits per module; The minimum score for midterm streams is five tracks or equivalent in total, with a minimum of 5.0 per module.
Health And Character Requirements
You also need the family members listed on your application,
- Meet the health care criteria by submitting valid medical certificates obtained within one year of applying.
- Provide a police certificate confirming that you have met the standards of conduct.
Including Family Members in Your Application
You can include your spouse and your/ your spouse’s child/ stepchildren
Applying for any visa requires extra care. Your application may depend on several circumstances. To avoid any setbacks in your application and visa process, consider seeking advice from our Registered Immigration Officers who have worked closely with Australian Immigration Law and Appeals over the past several years.
Also, we compared short-term and long-term data and provided a detailed overview of the visa and its impact which you can view in this comprehensive guide to the TSS Visa.
Professional assistance increases your chances of successful visa approval. At Kanberra Immigration Group, we pride ourselves on demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism. Contact us today to begin your application process. (Open the questionnaire at the start of your application process)