(TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)

Basic Eligibility

• be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
• have the right skills to do the job
• meet the relevant English language requirements

Australia Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)

This visa allows a skilled worker travel into Australia to work in his/her nominated occupation for that person’s approved sponsor (employer) for up to four years. Before an employee can apply for a Subclass 482 visa, he /she should have an employer who is a standard business sponsor and also must have applied for a nomination with the Department of Home Affairs(DHA) for the sponsoring applicant.

Employers who already known (standard business sponsor) can file for the nomination of the employee and once the nomination is approved, the applicant will have to lodge the visa application within 6 months. Employers, who are not eligible sponsors, should apply to become one first and then file for employee nominations. Sponsorship and Nomination applications can also be made simultaneously.

There are many obligations for an employer to become a business sponsor and to nominate an employee. Employer is required to meet the requirements set by the department of immigration for an eligible sponsor based on the business tenure, critical requirement of positions, training benchmarks, if they have checked that there are no Australian citizens /PR holders available to occupy these positions, the salary being offered to the nominating employee and many other requirements.

Why Subclass 482 visa?

• Live and work in Australia for 4 years
• Opportunity to study in the country
• Candidates can include their family on the visa
• Travel in and out of the country as the candidate wants
• If eligible, candidates can apply to permanent residency in the country

Eligibility for Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS Visa)

• Have been sponsored by an approved standard business sponsor
• Nominated under a skilled occupation that has been approved by the Australian Government
• Have the required skills to fill a position nominated by an approved standard business sponsor
• English requirements, Registration /License(if applicable)
• Eligible to work only in the nominated occupation
• Satisfy health, character and other skills requirements
• Have adequate health insurance unless you are covered by Medicare
• Can include your partner, dependent children and family members

Requirements for Subclass 482 visa

• Candidates are required to have work experience in an occupation that is listed on the relevant skilled occupation list
• Should be nominated by a Standard business sponsor
• Have at least 2 years of work experience
• Undergo skills assessment
• Maintain health insurance in the country

TSS Visa (Subclass 482 Visa) Processing time

• Short-term stream: Up to 3 months
• Medium-term stream: Up to 77 days
• Labour-agreement stream: Up to 5 months