The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa – Subclass 482 was introduced by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, replacing the Subclass 457 visa.

This visa allows Australian employers to address labour shortages by sponsoring skilled overseas workers when no suitable Australian workers are available. It ensures Australian jobseekers are given priority while filling critical skill gaps through international talent.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

To qualify for this visa, applicants must:

• Be nominated by an approved Australian employer.

• Have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation.

• Possess the required qualifications and skills (including a positive skills assessment, if applicable).

• Meet English language proficiency requirements.

• Hold a valid visa if applying from within Australia (such as Bridging Visa A, B, or C).

• Meet health and character standards.

• Satisfy additional stream-specific requirements.

• Meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion (for Short-term stream).

Visa Streams Under Subclass 482

Short-Term Stream

• Suitable for: Occupations listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

• Stay duration: Up to 2 years (or up to 4 years if International Trade Obligations apply).

• Cost: AUD 1,455.

• Renewal: Can be renewed once while onshore.

• English requirement: Overall IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each band or equivalent).

• Note: Only one temporary visa is permitted per applicant at a time.

Medium-Term Stream

• Suitable for: Occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL).

• Stay duration: Up to 4 years.

• Cost: AUD 3,035.

• English requirement: Overall IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in each band or equivalent).

• Note: Applicants can reapply multiple times under this stream.

Labour Agreement Stream

• Suitable for: Applicants sponsored by an employer under a Labour Agreement approved by the Department of Home Affairs.

• Stay duration: Up to 4 years (conditions vary based on agreement).

• Cost: AUD 3,035.

• Note: Applicants must meet the specific terms and conditions of the agreement.

Employer Requirements

To sponsor an overseas worker, employers must:

• Be legally operating in Australia.

• Become an approved Standard Business Sponsor (valid for 5 years).

• Pay a sponsorship fee of AUD 420.

• Nominate a genuine, full-time position from the STSOL or MLTSSL.

• Provide a valid employment contract.

• Offer a salary at or above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).

• Meet Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements, where applicable.

• Pay a nomination fee of AUD 330.

Health and Character Requirements

Applicants and family members must:

• Undergo a medical examination (valid within 12 months of application).

• Provide police clearance certificates to prove good character.

Including Family Members

You may include:

• Your spouse or de facto partner.

• Your or your partner’s dependent children or stepchildren.

Family members will have the same visa conditions and rights as the primary applicant.

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