Subclass 482 Visa Requirements

Australia is crying out for skilled workers so they can apply for a skill shortage visa subclass. The Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS Visa) – Subclass 482 allows employers to sponsor professionals from across the world to come to Australia to fill approved nominated occupations they cannot fill with a qualified Australian worker.

The visa subclass 482 has three streams—short term stream, medium term stream and labour agreement stream for an approved sponsor.

Eligibility Requirements for all Streams

The following eligibility applies to all subclass 482 visa streams:

The employer you want to work for must already be an approved work sponsor.
Your visa application must relate to a position and an occupation nomination your employer has already applied for approval for.
You must genuinely intend to work in the nominated job and the employer must also have a genuine position they intend to employ you for.
You must genuinely intend to work in the nominated job and the employer must also have a genuine position they intend to employ you for.
You have to meet the special return and public interest criteria.
You may need to complete a skills assessment depending on your nationality and occupation.
You must have the relevant qualifications, skills and experience to work in the nominated occupation.
Expect additional costs for each family member coming to Australia with you.
Be aware there may also be extra costs for things like police checks and certificates, health checks and any other checks required for your family members.
You can apply for the TSS visa while in Australia or from overseas.
You and your family members can come and go from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid.

Short Term stream

The short-term 482 visa stream allows you to stay in Australia for up to two years or up to four years where there is an International Trade Obligation. If you have a Hong Kong passport you may be able to stay for up to five years.

To be eligible for the temporary skill shortage visa short term stream, your occupation must be on the list of eligible short-term skilled occupations

You will need to meet the minimum standards of the English language to work in your occupation. It is essential to achieve at least an overall score of 5 on the IELTS test with a minimum score of 5 for each component on the test. There are alternative tests such as the TOEFL, CAE, OET and PTE Academic. There are exemptions to this requirement such as the type of passport you hold.

There are no age limits for this visa stream and you must genuinely only want to stay in Australia on a temporary basis.

The short-term stream costs from $1,290.

Medium Term Stream

The skill shortage visa medium term stream is for employers who have a position they need to fill with a foreign employee and the occupation is on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations.

You can work in Australia for up to four years but if you have a Hong Kong passport you can work in Australia for up to five years.

If your visa application is successful, you can only work in the nominated occupation unless you get an exemption from the Minister.

While in Australia you can study, but you will not get assistance from the government. It is a pathway to permanent residency if you are eligible.

You will need to meet the minimum standards of the English language to work in your occupation for the 482 visa. It is essential to achieve at least an overall score of 5 on the IELTS test with a minimum score of 5 for each component of the test. There are alternative tests such as the TOEFL, CAE, OET and PTE Academic. There are exemptions to this requirement such as the type of passport you hold.

There are no age limits for this visa stream. The medium-term stream costs from $2,690.

Labour Agreement Stream

The labour agreement stream is specifically for employers looking for skilled workers and have a Labour Agreement in place. You can live in Australia for up to four years unless you hold a Hong Kong passport and then you can stay for up to five years.

Your nominated occupation must be on the medium and long term list of skilled occupations. If your visa application is successful, you can only work in the nominated occupation unless you get an exemption from the Minister.

While in Australia you can study, but you will not get assistance from the government. It is a pathway to permanent residency if you are eligible.

There are no age limits for this visa stream. The cost of the labour agreement stream is from $2,690.

Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List

Currently the government is prioritising applications for visas and employer sponsored nominations for occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). This list currently has 44 occupations that are critical to Australia’s economic recovery after the pandemic.

This is a temporary list and the occupations on the list can change as Australia’s economy recovers. The PMSOL is changed as the priority for the type of occupations changes. Check out the PMSOL to find out if your occupation or nominated position is on the list.

Paying the Costs

The employer pays all the costs associated with the business nomination and sponsorship. This includes the costs for migration agent fees. It is against the law in Australia for an employer to pass these costs on to the worker.

Either you or the employer will pay the costs of the visa application. It is up to you and your employer to come to an agreement about these costs.

Your Obligations as a Temporary Skills Shortage 482 Visa Holder

Your obligations under the TSS visa includes meeting the health requirements and maintaining the appropriate level of health insurance in Australia.

As the primary via holder you must work in your approved occupation from the time of the visa grant date. This means you:

Can only work in the occupation that you received approval for. If you want to change occupations, you must apply for a new TSS visa.
Can only work in the occupation that you received approval for. If you want to change occupations, you must apply for a new TSS visa.
Can only work in the occupation that you received approval for. If you want to change occupations, you must apply for a new TSS visa.
Must only work for employer who nominated and sponsored you to work in Australia; however, there are limited exceptions.

Termination of Employment

If your employer terminates your employment, you must let the Department of Home Affair know when there are changes in your circumstances. Where your TSS visa sponsor terminates your employment, you must either:

Look for and find a new employer who will sponsor your 482 visa working in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs must approve them as a sponsor before you can start working for them.
Apply for a different visa that will allow you to stay in the country.
Apply for a different visa that will allow you to stay in the country.

Talk to Direct Migration Experts

The 482 visa is the most effective and fastest pathway to working and living in Australia and can lead to permanent residency. For businesses it is the optimum way to get the talent they desperately need. That does not mean it is as simple as it looks unless you are a migration specialist like us.

Contact us to take full advantage of the latest changes and access to talent via 482 visas among many others. We can help you every step of the way to make your subclass 482 visa application or your sponsorship application a stress-free process. We can assess your eligibility for the visa or as a sponsor and help you understand what is involved.

Also contact us if your employer terminates your employment while in Australia. We can help you find options to stay.

Working with us means your application will meet the requirements which gives you a high chance of success. Call us today on 1300 015 592 to talk to one of our friendly migration experts.

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