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Applying for 482/ TSS (Work Visa)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or “TSS visa” is a work visa which allows Australian employers to sponsor a person from overseas to work in their business in Australia. … It replaced the Temporary Work visa subclass 457 which has been abolished by DHA.

To apply for the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa subclass 482, you must be sponsored by an approved employer and meet a number of other requirements.

You may be eligible to apply if you:

  • have been successfully nominated for a position by an approved sponsor
  • have adequate health insurance
  • have the required skills and qualifications
  • meet English language requirements
  • comply with other requirements and conditions as outlined by the Australian Government

Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa Subclass 482 Streams

The Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa subclass 482 is made up of three streams and, as a TSS visa applicant, you must also meet the requirements of the stream in which you apply.

You can work in your nominated occupation for your approved Australian sponsor under one of the following:

  • the Short-Term stream (1-2 Yrs)
  • the Medium-Term stream (2-4 Yrs)
  • the Labour Agreement stream (2-4 Yrs)

Your employer, role and location will help determine which stream you fall into. More information about the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa subclass 482 streams is available from the Australian Government

Medium and Long Term TSS Visa (482)• Occupation on MLTSSL
• Renewable onshore and unlimited times
• Pathway to permanent residency (after 3 years)
• IELTS 5 (no skill below 5) or equivalent, unless exempt
• 2 years of relevant work experience required and meet ANZSCO requirements
• No age limit
• Meet health and character requirements
• Employer tests the Australian labour market before an application to sponsor (LMT)
• Employer must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
Short-Term TSS Visa (482)• Occupation on STSOL
• Renewable once onshore (2+2 max in total onshore) + more offshore
• IELTS overall 5 (no skill below 4.5) or equivalent, unless exempt
• NO permanent residency pathway unless regional
• Show intention of temporary stay (GTE requirement)
• 2 years of relevant work experience required and meet ANZSCO requirements
• No age limit
• Meet health and character requirements
• Employer tests the Australian labour market before an application to sponsor (LMT)
• Employer must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
TSS Visa -Regional (ROL)• Occupation on the Regional Occupations list (ROL)
• Employer must be in a designated regional area
• Renewable onshore and unlimited times
• Pathway to permanent residency (after 3 years)
• IELTS 5 (no skill below 5) or equivalent, unless exempt
• 2 years of relevant work experience required and meet ANZSCO requirements
• No age limit
• Meet health and character requirements
• Employer tests the Australian labour market before an application to sponsor (LMT)
• Employer must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)

The 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.