Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482)

Features

We have TSS visa consultants in Brisbane who can help discuss your particular requirements to identify what you’ll need to carry out your visa application effectively. The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa enables employers to sponsor a suitably skilled worker from overseas to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill. The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) is divided into three streams: short-term, medium-term, and the labour agreement stream. Each stream differs in the length of stay and is dependent on a varying range of requirements, yet all include bringing skilled migrants from abroad to work in Australia when skilled Australians are not suitable to fill the void in the job market.

Short-Term Stream

The short-term stream of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa allows employers to address labour shortages and bring skilled workers from abroad in cases where they cannot source any appropriately skilled Australians for the job. If you’re unsure about your qualifications being a suitable fit for Australian employers, you’ll need to talk to one of E-Help TSS visa migration agents.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (482) Short-term Stream Requirements

To be eligible for the 482 visa short-term stream, you must:

Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of the eligible short-term skilled occupations
Have at least two years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupational field
Have a relevant skills assessment for your occupation
Work only for your sponsor, unless exempt
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency

With the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) on the short-term stream, you are able to travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid, and if eligible you can apply for permanent residency.

Length of Stay

When you have been successfully accepted into the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) short-term stream, you will be able to work in Australia for up to two years for your sponsor. However, if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies to your application, you will be able to stay and work in Australia for up to four years.

The processing period for the Short Term Stream for a TSS 482 Visa is an average of 8 to 10 months for most applicants.

Cost of Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482)

The cost of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) on the short-term stream is currently AUD $1,265.

Medium-Term Stream

The medium-term stream of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa allows employers to address labour shortages and bring skilled workers from abroad in cases where they cannot source any appropriately skilled Australians for the job. If you’re unsure whether you’re qualified for the short- or medium-term stream, you can talk to a TSS visa consultant in Brisbane and Gold Coast to ascertain your suitability.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (482) Medium-Term Stream Requirements

To be eligible for the 482 visa medium-term stream, you must:

Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations
Have at least two years of relevant work experience for your nominated occupation
Have a relevant skills assessment for your occupation
Work only for your sponsor, unless exempt
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency

With the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) on the medium-stream, you are able to study in Australia (without government assistance), travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while you hold a valid visa and, if eligible, apply for permanent residency.

Length of Stay

When you have been successfully accepted into the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) medium-term stream, you will be able to work in Australia for up to four years.

The time period for a medium-term stream application to process ranges from 6 to 10 months for the applicants.

Cost of Visa

The cost of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) on the medium-term stream is currently priced from AUD $2,645.

Labour Agreement Stream

This stream of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a labour agreement that allows you to live and work in Australia temporarily. A labour agreement is formed between the Australian Government and employers

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (482) Labour Agreement Stream Requirements

To be eligible for the 482 visa labour agreement stream, you must:

Be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement
Have at least two years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupational field
Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
Work only for your sponsor
Meet the minimum standards of English language proficiency

With the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) on a Labour Agreement, you can study in Australia (without government assistance) and travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while you hold a valid visa.

Length of Stay

When you have been successfully accepted into the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) Labour Agreement, you will be able to work in Australia for up to a maximum of four years, depending on the terms of the labour agreement.

For the Labour Agreement Stream, the period is a bit longer than the medium-term stream, with an average duration of 6 months to 1 year for the application process.

Cost of Visa

The cost of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) on the Labour Agreement stream is currently priced from AUD $2,645.

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa also allows for family members of the TSS visa holder to join them in Australia, via the subsequent entrant appeal. To apply, you must be a partner or dependent of a subclass 482 visa holder and, once your TSS visa has been granted, you will be able to live, work, and study in Australia, as well as travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid – the same as the primary TSS visa holder. For more information on the subsequent entrant stream, talk to our 482 visa consultants in Brisbane.

How To Apply For Temporary Skill Shortage Visa?

If you fulfil the essential criteria for a TSS 482 Visa, you can gather your documents and proceed to apply for the visa.
Here are five steps you are required to follow for the application process:

Verify if your occupation is mentioned in the Skilled Occupation List on the Home Affairs website.
Ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements for the visa application.
Look for a company that will sponsor you so you can take a job in Australia. Through the Department of Home Affairs, employers can complete the employer sponsorship application online (DHA).
Obtain a nomination letter from the employer to sponsor and nominate you.
Apply for the visa and wait for the decision

The decision usually takes 10-18 days to process, and you will be notified once the process has been completed.

Book a consultation with 482 Visa Migration Agent today

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) may seem complicated because there are a variety of streams to consider. It may also be difficult to understand how to bring your family to Australia with you. Therefore, our TSS visa consultants in Brisbane can support you throughout your application process to help you achieve your wish of living and working in Australia. We also offer temporary graduate visa, skilled independent visa, spouse visa, and more. Book an appointment with us today or call +61 7 3172 4965 to talk to one of our helpful 482 visa migration agents for more information.