The Temporary Shortage Skills visa, or 482 visa, is a temporary visa that permits the holder to live in Australia while working full-time for the sponsoring employer, in a nominated occupation that is listed on the Short Skilled List or Medium Long Term Skilled List.
Note: you cannot apply for this visa if you do not have an employer willing to sponsor and employ you in a full-time position. We cannot assist you in finding an employer as we are not a recruitment consultancy.
482 Visa Requirements
You are required to:
1. Have a job offer
2. At least two years of experience in the position
3. Genuine intention to work in the nominated position
4. Qualifications that are relevant to the position
5. Adequate arrangements for health insurance
6. Meet health, character and English requirements
TSS nomination (position) requirements
1. A genuine, full-time position
2. Work in the sponsor’s business unless an associated entity
3. A salary in line with market rates, not below $73,150
4. Subject to Labour Market Testing, unless exemptions apply
5. On the relevant occupation lists
482 visa streams
There are three streams applicable to the TSS 482:
1. The Short-Term Stream
Applicants with occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) may be eligible for visas of up to two years, renewable onshore, for a further two years. You must continue to meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirements;
2. The Medium & Long-Term Stream and Regional Stream
Applicants on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) can apply for up to four years (with eligibility for permanent residency after three years, depending on meeting age, English, Health and Character requirements);
3. The Labour Agreement Stream
Labour Agreements are not aimed for wide application but rather, are designed to be used in limited or exceptional circumstances where the standard skilled visa programmes are not available.
COST ESTIMATE:
1. The Short-Term Stream: From AUD1,495.00
2. The Medium & Long-Term Stream and Regional Stream: From AUD3,115.00
3. The Labour Agreement Stream: From AUD3,115.00
