Employer Sponsored Visa 482

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482

Employer Sponsored Visa 482: 

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482- 

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) or TSS Visa is a work visa which allows Australian employers to hire and sponsor a foreign national from overseas to work in their business in Australia. 

The employee/ nominee needs to have qualifications and skills to perform the tasks of nominated position. 

This visa subclass has three streams:

  • The Short-Term Stream
  • The Medium-Term Stream
  • The Labour Agreement Stream

 

Eligibility requirements for each stream vary, however, common criteria is: 

  • Occupation needs to be from the Consolidated Skilled Occupation list 
  • Applicant needs to be nominated by an Australian employer 
  • Relevant skills and qualifications to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation 
  • Minimum of two years experience 
  • English language ability of vocational level 
  • Meet the good character and health requirements 

 

General requirements for employers:

  • Be a lawfully operating business
  • Have no adverse information against the business
  • Nominate a job position for the foreign national worker that is full-time and genuine
  • Satisfy salary and employment condition related requirements
  • Provide evidence of Labour Market Testing if required

 

Short-term Stream TSS Subclass 482 Eligibility:

If you are in Australia:

  • Must be holder of substantive visa or Bridging Visa A, B or C
  • Must have complied the previous visa conditions 
  • Nominated by your proposed Australian employer 
  • Your employer must hold the approval of standard business sponsorship Or should apply
  • Must have necessary skills and experience to perform the tasks of nominated occupation (Minimum two years experience)
  • Positive skill assessment, if it is mandatory for your nominated occupation
  • Nominated occupation from the Consolidated Occupation List 
  • English language proficiency of Vocational Level (Overall score of 5 with no less than 4.5 or equivalent in IELTS) and your test score must not be more than 3 years old at the time of application unless you are an exempt person
  • Meet the health and Character requirements

 

Long-term Stream TSS Subclass 482 Eligibility: 

  • If you are in Australia:
  • Must be holder of substantive visa or Bridging Visa A, B or C
  • Must have complied the previous visa conditions 
  • Nominated by your proposed Australian employer 
  • Your employer must hold the approval of standard business sponsorship Or should apply
  • Must have necessary skills and experience to perform the tasks of nominated occupation (Minimum two years experience)
  • Positive skill assessment, if it is mandatory for your nominated occupation
  • Nominated occupation from the MLTSSL List 
  • English language proficiency of Vocational Level (Overall score of 5 with no less than 5 or equivalent in IELTS) and your test score must not be more than 3 years old at the time of application unless you are an exempt person
  • Meet the health and Character requirements

 

Labour agreement Stream TSS Subclass 482 Eligibility: 

This stream is only for skilled workers nominated by employers who have labour agreement in place with the Australian Government. 



How do I apply for the visa subclass 482? 

 

Contact Green Leaf Migration team. Our support through email/ whatsapp is available 24/7. You can visit our office between 10am to 6pm (appointment is mandatory)