Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

Streams of the TSS Visa:

There are three main streams for the TSS 482 visa, catering to different employment needs:

• Short-Term Stream (up to 2 years): Ideal for short-term projects or specialized skills.
• Medium-Term Stream (up to 4 years): Suitable for ongoing roles where your expertise is needed for a longer period.
• Labour Agreement Stream: This applies to workers covered by a pre-arranged agreement between an employer and the Australian Government.

Eligibility for a TSS 482 Visa:

To qualify for a subclass 482 visa, you'll need to meet several key subclass 482 visa requirements:

• Sponsored by an Australian Employer: You must have a genuine offer of full-time employment from a business with approved sponsorship.
• Occupation Requirements: Your nominated occupation must be on the 482 visa occupation list, demonstrating a skills shortage in Australia.
• Employer Sponsorship: Your employer must demonstrate they've actively sought qualified Australians for the role (Labour Market Testing).
• Work Experience: You'll need to possess the relevant work experience as outlined in the nominated occupation.
• Age: There's no strict 482 visa age limit, but some permanent residency pathways may have age requirements.
• Health Insurance: You must have appropriate health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.

• Short-term stream: From AUD1,495.00
• Medium-term stream: From AUD3,115.00
• Labour agreement stream: From AUD3,115.00

Employer-Sponsored Visa 482: Guide for Businesses

Eligibility to Sponsor:

Australian businesses can sponsor overseas workers if they can demonstrate:

• A genuine need for the skilled worker's expertise.
• Inability to fill the vacancy with a qualified Australian worker.
• Commitment to complying with sponsorship obligations.

 

The Nomination Process:

The sponsorship process involves:

• Completing a nomination application for the chosen candidate.
• Demonstrating compliance with Labour Market Testing.
• Paying the 482 visa application fees.

 

Employee Salary:

The offered salary must be at least the market rate for the nominated occupation.

Labour Market Testing:

Employers must prove they've genuinely tried to recruit an Australian worker before nominating an overseas candidate.

Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy:

Employers are required to contribute to the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) to support skills development in Australia.

SAF Levy: Additional Information:

The amount of the SAF levy depends on the occupation and business size. More information is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.

 

482 Visa: Family Inclusion

The 482 temporary skill shortage visa allows you to include your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children in your visa application.

• Eligibility for Family Sponsorship: You must be the main visa holder and meet the sponsorship requirements.
• Eligible Family Members: Spouses/de facto partners and dependent children (unmarried and financially dependent under 18).
• Family Member Requirements: Family members will need to meet health and character requirements.
• Benefits for Family Members: Family members can live in Australia, study (limited options), and may be eligible to work with an appropriate visa.
• Application Timing: Family members can be included in your initial application or apply separately later.

After completing your studies, you may be eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), which allows you to work in Australia for a specific period to gain practical experience, depending on your course and field of study.

This is a 5-year temporary visa for study purposes. The exact length of your stay will be determined by your chosen course. Primary school children entering years 1-4 are generally granted visas for a maximum of 3 years.