Temporary Skill Shortage Subclass 482 Employer-Sponsored Visas
The Subclass 482 visa, also known as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, allows skilled workers from overseas to work in Australia temporarily when employers cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker. This visa helps businesses fill critical skill gaps while offering international professionals the opportunity to live and work in Australia. The Subclass 482 visa is an excellent option for skilled professionals seeking to expand their careers internationally while helping Australian businesses fill critical skill gaps.
Employer-Sponsored: You must have a sponsoring employer approved by the Australian Government.
Skilled Occupation: The role you are nominated for must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Temporary Stay: The visa is temporary, generally granted for up to 2–4 years, depending on the occupation and agreement with the employer.
Pathway to Permanent Residency: Some streams of the 482 visa can lead to permanent residency after meeting specific requirements.
Skilled Occupation: The role you are nominated for must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Temporary Stay: The visa is temporary, generally granted for up to 2–4 years, depending on the occupation and agreement with the employer.
Pathway to Permanent Residency: Some streams of the 482 visa can lead to permanent residency after meeting specific requirements.
Short-Term Stream: For occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), typically up to 2 years (or 4 years with an International Trade Obligation).
Medium-Term Stream: For occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), usually up to 4 years, with a pathway to permanent residency.
Labour Agreement Stream: For positions covered by a labour agreement between an employer and the Australian Government.
Medium-Term Stream: For occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), usually up to 4 years, with a pathway to permanent residency.
Labour Agreement Stream: For positions covered by a labour agreement between an employer and the Australian Government.
Must have the required skills, qualifications, and work experience for the nominated occupation.
Meet English language proficiency requirements..
Obtain health insurance for the duration of the stay..
Meet character and health requirements..
Meet English language proficiency requirements..
Obtain health insurance for the duration of the stay..
Meet character and health requirements..
Opportunity to work in Australia with a supportive employer.
Gain international work experience in a professional environment.
Potential pathway to permanent residency.
Bring eligible family members to Australia.
Gain international work experience in a professional environment.
Potential pathway to permanent residency.
Bring eligible family members to Australia.