What is Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa, referred to as the TSS visa (482 Visa), enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian. It facilitates targeted use of overseas workers to address temporary skill shortages while ensuring that Australian workers get priority. If you have the skills to fill a job position with an Australian employer who is looking to recruit you then you may be eligible for the TSS visa. TSS visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams: Short Term, Medium Term and Labour Agreement Stream

Under the Short-Term Stream, the TSS visa will be approved for two (2) years. It will be approved for a maximum of up to four (4) years in the Medium-Term Stream and Labour Agreement Stream. Please note that according to 482 visa Australia requirements, there is no age restriction/limit for this visa. So anyone with higher skills can apply for a Temporary Skill Shortage Visa in Australia

TSS 482 visa involves a three-step process:

Step 1: a sponsorship application by the employer (the employer needs to be a lawfull, active, operating business and meet local labour and employment practices).

Step 2: The second part of the application process is the nomination application. This is regarding the position to be filled, salary details, efforts to hire Australian workers and the ‘genuineness’ of the position. The business must also be viable to sponsor from overseas.

Step 3: a visa application by the nominated employee. The visa applicant must demonstrate that they meet the skills required for their occupation as well as health and character requirements.

Eligibility requirements:-

Short-Term

• be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible short-term skilled occupations
• have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
• have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
• work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
• meet minimum standards of English language proficiency (with Overall band score of at least 5.0 with a score of at least 4.5 in each of the test components unless you are exempt

Medium-Term

• be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations
• have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
• have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
• work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
• meet minimum standards of English language proficiency (Overall band score of at least 5.0 with a score of at least 4.5 in each of the test components) unless you are exempt

Labour Agreement

• be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement
• have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
• have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
• work only for your sponsor
• You must have English language skills suitable to perform your nominated occupation. The labor agreement between your employer and the Commonwealth may include specific standards regarding English proficiency.

Embassy Fee :-

• Short-term stream of 482 Visa costs from AUD1,495
• Medium-term stream costs from AUD 3,115
• Labour agreement stream costs from AUD 3,115

Health insurance

You will need to provide evidence of adequate health insurance for you and any secondary applicants for the duration of your stay in Australia.

Health And Character Requirements

You along with your family members included in your application must fulfil the requirement of heath by providing the valid medical certificates obtain within 12 months of application lodgement.

Satisfy the character requirement by submitting the police clearance certificate

Inclusion of Family Members

Spouses/Partners and children can be included in a TSS visa application as dependent family members. These family members have unrestricted work and study rights or transition to permanent residency.