482 Visa Australia (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa – Subclass 482)

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa Subclass 482 Application Process

1. Business Sponsorship Application

Australian businesses must first apply for sponsorship approval. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate they are actively operating and comply with Australian labour laws.

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2. Employee Nomination Application

Once sponsorship is approved, the employer must submit a nomination application. This step involves detailing the job position, the salary, and proving efforts to recruit locally.

3. Visa Application

The nominated employee must submit the visa application, providing proof of skills and qualifications required for the role. The applicant must meet health and character requirements to qualify.

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Visa Comparison and Requirements

Here’s a comparison of the 482 Visa streams in Australia:

Feature	Medium and Long-Term TSS Visa	Short-Term TSS Visa	TSS 482 Visa – Regional (ROL)
Occupation List	MLTSSL	STSOL	Regional Occupations List (ROL)
Renewal	Renewable onshore unlimited times	Renewable once onshore	Renewable unlimited times
Pathway to Permanent Residency	Available after 2 years	Limited availability	Available via 494 visa
English Requirements	IELTS 5 (no skill below 5)	IELTS 5 (no skill below 4.5)	IELTS 5 (no skill below 5)
Work Experience	2 years of relevant work experience	2 years	2 years
Age Limit	No age limit	No age limit	No age limit
Salary Requirements	Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)	AMSR	AMSR
Labour Market Testing	Required	Required	Required

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Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

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Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Application

Comply with Australian regulations to become an approved sponsor under the 482 Visa program.

Step 3: Employee Nomination

Nominate your overseas employee and ensure you meet labour market testing requirements.

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Employer Sponsorship Requirements

Requirement Category	Details
SAF Levy	$1,200 per employee annually for businesses with < $10 million turnover.
Labour Market Testing	Advertise the position on two platforms to prove no suitable local workers are available.
Salary Requirements	Must pay the market salary rate  (minimum $73,150 + super from July 2024).

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Employer Sponsorship Requirements

To sponsor an overseas worker under the 482 Visa, employers must ensure their candidate meets the following criteria:

1. Skills and Qualifications
   Employees must possess the required qualifications and experience relevant to the role, as outlined by the ANZSCO standards.
2. English Language Proficiency
   Must meet minimum English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, PTE Academic), or hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland.
3. Health and Character Requirements
   The employee must meet Australian health and character standards, including providing police clearances.
4. Genuine Temporary Entrant
   Demonstrate that the visa holder intends to stay in Australia temporarily for employment purposes.

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Comparison Between 482 Visa and 186 Visa

Feature	482 Visa	186 Visa
Visa Type	Temporary	Permanent
Pathway to Residency	Possible if you have three years of fulltime work experience	Direct permanent residency
Occupation Lists	Short-Term or Medium-Long-Term lists (STSOL/MLTSSL) or Labour Agreement occupations	Occupations on relevant lists for permanent visas
Employer Requirements	Requires labour market testing	Requires employer nomination for permanent roles

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Employee Requirements for the 482 Visa

To be eligible for sponsorship under the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 Visa, employees must meet the following requirements:

1. Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant Skills: Employees must have the required skills and qualifications for the nominated occupation as outlined in the ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code.
• Mandatory Licensing or Registration: Some occupations may require employees to hold specific Australian licenses or registrations (e.g., medical professionals, electricians).
• Skills Assessment: For certain occupations, employees may need a positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority. The assessment must be completed or in progress at the time of the visa application.

2. Work Experience

• Minimum Work Experience: Employees must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a closely related field.
• Recent Graduates: If an employee has recently graduated in Australia, they may not meet the work experience requirements unless they have prior overseas experience.

3. English Language Proficiency

Employees must demonstrate their proficiency in English unless exempt. The acceptable English language tests include:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): A minimum overall score of 5, with no individual score below 5 for the Medium-Term stream, or 4.5 for the Short-Term stream.
• Alternative Tests: Equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or Cambridge English (CAE).
• Exemptions: Applicants may be exempt if they hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland, or if they have completed at least 5 years of full-time study in English.

4. Health and Character Requirements

• Health Examination: Employees must undergo a health examination and meet the health standards set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
• Character Assessment: Police clearance certificates from every country where the employee has lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years must be provided.
• Character Test: Employees must pass a character test, ensuring they have no criminal background that could pose a threat to Australia.

5. Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement

• Intent to Stay Temporarily: Employees must demonstrate that they are genuine temporary entrants, intending to stay in Australia only for the purposes of their employment under the TSS 482 Visa.
• Immigration History: The Australian Department of Home Affairs will assess the employee’s previous visa history, especially if they have held multiple Short-Term 482 Visas in the past.

6. Other Key Requirements

• No Outstanding Debts: Employees must not have any unpaid debts to the Australian government.
• Condition 8607: Employees are restricted to working in the occupation and for the employer specified in the visa application. To change jobs or occupations, a new nomination and visa application must be submitted.

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Important Notes

These requirements can vary slightly depending on the occupation, visa stream (short-term, medium-term, or labour agreement), and individual circumstances.

Consult a Registered Migration Agent: It’s highly recommended to consult with a registered migration agent to ensure all criteria are met and to navigate any complexities specific to the applicant’s case.

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