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Australia Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

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VISA CATEGORY 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
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The information on this page includes historical TSS Subclass 482 terminology supplied for this page. Australian visa rules, streams, eligibility requirements and fees can change. Applicants should verify the latest requirements before applying.

Australia TSS Visa

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

From March 2018, the Australian Government introduced a new work visa in replacement of the 457 visa – the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.

The TSS 482 visa was designed to enable Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas when they were unable to fill the required vacancy through the local skilled workforce.

The visa framework included different streams, allowing employers and skilled professionals to follow a pathway according to the nominated occupation and applicable sponsorship arrangements.

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Visa Structure

Get to Know the Streams of Sponsorship

For the Temporary Skill Shortage Subclass 482 visa, applicants were sponsored to work in a nominated occupation under different sponsorship streams.

01

Short-Term Stream

Where an employer wanted to source an overseas skilled worker for an occupation covered by the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the short-term stream was used under the former TSS framework.

Temporary: 2 or 4 Years
  • The supplied source content lists the visa cost as AUD 1,150.
  • The four-year period could apply where an employer was eligible under an International Trade Obligation.
  • The supplied content states the visa could be renewed once while in Australia.
02

Medium-Term Stream

The medium-term stream was intended for employers seeking to sponsor overseas skilled workers for occupations included on the applicable medium and long-term skilled occupation lists.

Up to 4 Years
  • Applicable occupations were subject to the relevant occupation list.
  • The supplied content refers to MLTSSL and the Regional Occupation List.
  • Employer sponsorship and other visa criteria applied.
03

Labour Agreement Stream

Where an employer entered into a labour agreement with the Australian Government for sponsoring overseas skilled workers, the labour agreement stream could be used.

Agreement Based
  • The nominated occupation needed to be included in the relevant labour agreement.
  • The employer needed an applicable agreement with the Department.
  • Additional requirements could apply according to the individual agreement.
Eligibility

General Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility depended on the applicable stream and the applicant's circumstances. Key requirements included the following considerations.

01

Relevant Work Experience

Under the supplied TSS criteria, applicants generally needed relevant work experience in their nominated occupation or a related field.

02

Nominated Occupation

The applicant needed to be nominated in an occupation that met the applicable requirements of the visa stream.

03

Employer Sponsorship

An eligible Australian employer needed to sponsor the worker under the applicable employer-sponsored arrangement.

04

English Language

English language requirements could apply depending on the relevant stream and individual circumstances.

05

Health Requirements

Applicants may need to meet applicable Australian health requirements before the visa can be granted.

06

Character Requirements

Applicants may also be required to satisfy the applicable character requirements.

Short-Term Stream

Short-Term Stream Requirements

Key Requirements

  • Have worked in your nominated occupation, or a related field, for at least two years.
  • Be a genuine applicant for entry and stay as a short-term visa holder under the supplied GTE requirement.
  • Work directly for your sponsor or an associated entity unless the nominated occupation was exempt.
  • The nominated occupation needed to satisfy the applicable occupation-list requirements.

Short-Term Stream Details

  • The supplied content refers to the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
  • The supplied content mentions a maximum period of 2 or 4 years depending on circumstances.
  • An International Trade Obligation could affect the maximum visa period.
  • Visa conditions and renewal rules depended on the applicable legislation at the time.
Medium-Term Stream

Medium-Term Stream Requirements

Key Requirements

  • Have worked in your nominated occupation, or a related field, for at least two years.
  • Work directly for your sponsor or an associated entity unless an exemption applied.
  • The nominated occupation needed to satisfy the relevant occupation-list requirements.
  • Meet applicable sponsorship and nomination requirements.

Occupation Pathway

  • The supplied content refers to the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
  • The supplied content also refers to the Regional Occupation List (ROL).
  • The visa period mentioned in the supplied content was up to four years.
  • Individual eligibility depended on the relevant visa rules and occupation.
Employer Sponsorship

Labour Agreement Stream

What Is a Labour Agreement?

A labour agreement was an arrangement under which an employer could sponsor overseas skilled workers where the occupation and sponsorship requirements were covered by the agreement.

Applicant Requirements

  • Be nominated in an occupation included in the relevant labour agreement.
  • Have relevant experience in the nominated occupation or related field where required.
  • Meet the requirements specified by the applicable labour agreement.
Visa application processing

Visa Processing

Processing times depend on applications, documents and applicable arrangements.

Processing Time

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Processing Time

Processing time for the Temporary Skill Shortage Subclass 482 visa depended on the number of applications received, nomination arrangements, transitional arrangements and the processing priorities of the Department.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has periodically introduced processing arrangements intended to streamline applications under the relevant visa framework.

Important: Current processing times should always be checked through the Australian Department of Home Affairs before submitting an application because processing times can change.
Employer Sponsored Journey

How the Employer-Sponsored Process Works

The general journey involves the employer, nominated occupation and visa application stages.

01

Employer

An eligible employer identifies a genuine skilled position requiring an overseas worker.

02

Sponsorship

The employer follows the applicable sponsorship and nomination process.

03

Nomination

The relevant occupation and position are assessed under the applicable requirements.

04

Visa Application

The skilled worker submits the visa application and supporting documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Australia Subclass 482 FAQs

The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa was an employer-sponsored visa pathway that allowed eligible Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas where applicable requirements were met.
The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa was introduced in March 2018 as the replacement for Australia's former Subclass 457 visa program.
The supplied content describes three streams: Short-Term Stream, Medium-Term Stream and Labour Agreement Stream.
Under the requirements in the supplied source content, applicants generally needed at least two years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field. Exact current requirements should be verified against the applicable visa rules.
Employer sponsorship was a central part of the TSS Subclass 482 framework. The employer, nominated position and occupation needed to satisfy the applicable requirements.
Some temporary skilled workers may have pathways towards permanent residence depending on their occupation, employer, visa history and eligibility. Holding a temporary work visa does not automatically guarantee permanent residence.