The 482 is a short-term work visa that allows employers to address labour shortages by employing overseas qualified or skilled workers where they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian. The 482 visa is a temporary skilled visa. This means that 482 visa holders can only work in eligible skilled occupations, and they do not have the right to stay in Australia permanently. The 482 program enables residence in Australia for the purposes of employment for a period of up to four years. TSS visa holders may bring any eligible dependants with them to Australia and they can work and study.
There are three stages in sponsoring an overseas worker;
Sponsorship: The employer applies for approval as a standard business sponsor
Nomination: The employer nominates an occupation for a prospective TSS visa applicant or
existing TSS visa holder. This is the second step to obtaining a TSS visa.
Visa application: The person nominated to work in the nominated occupation applies for a TSS
visa. This is the final step to obtaining a TSS visa.
you can apply under the following streams
Short term-stream
- Your occupation on the list of eligible short-term skilled occupations
- Stay up to 2 years (4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.)
- You must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field.
- You need to meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt (IELTS Overall band score of at least 5.0 with a score of at least 4.5 in each of the test components. Alternative tests can be used including OET, TOEFL, PTE Academic, CAE)
- If required for your occupation, you need to have a relevant skilled assessment
- You can work only for your sponsor or associated entity unless exempt.
Medium-Term-Stream
- Your occupation on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations
- You must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field.
- Stay up to 4 years or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
- You need to meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt (IELTS Overall band score of at least 5.0 with a score of at least 5 in each of the test components. Alternative tests can be used including OET, TOEFL, PTE Academic, CAE).
- If required for your occupation, you need to have a relevant skilled assessment
- You can work only for your sponsor or associated entity unless exempt.
Labour agreement stream
Employers who have a Labour Agreement can sponsor overseas workers under the subclass 482 visa program.
- You can stay up to a maximum 4 years,depending on the terms in the labour agreement.
- have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field.
- You must have English language skills suitable to perform your nominated occupation
- If required for your occupation, you need to have a relevant skilled assessment
- You can work only for your sponsor.