Subclass 482 visa Requirements and Fees: Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

The Subclass 482 visa in Australia is known as the Temporary skill shortage visa, introduced in replacement of the subclass 457 visa by the Department of Home Affairs. It is a temporary work permit that allows Australian employers to hire overseas skilled workers to work and live in Australia temporarily. There are specific job roles in Australia where Australians are not suitable to do work, so in that case, the subclass 482 visa is designed. These job roles are listed on skilled visa occupation lists to bring skilled and trained workers to Australia. The temporary skill shortage visa is a pathway to permanent residency through skilled migration pathways and employer-sponsored programs. If you want to apply for a subclass 482 visa, talk to our Western Overseas experts to start the process!

 

Key features of the Subclass 482 visa include:

 

1. Temporary Stay: This visa allows the overseas worker (visa holder) to work in Australia under an approved employer for a certain period, ranging from a few months to four years, depending on the occupation and other factors.

 

2. Stream Options: The Subclass 482 visa has three streams: the Short-Term stream, the Medium-Term stream, and the Labor Agreement stream. An individual can choose the stream depending on their occupation and 482 visa conditions.

 

• Short-Term stream: This stream is for skilled workers in occupations listed on the STSOL (Short-Term Skilled Occupation List). It allows for a maximum stay of up to two years, with the possibility of renewing the visa once for four years.

 

• Medium-Term stream: Skilled workers in occupations on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List) can apply for this stream. It provides a visa for up to four years, with potential pathways to permanent residency.

 

• Labour Agreement stream: This stream is for workers sponsored under a labor agreement with the Australian government. The specific labor agreement in place determines the terms and conditions.

 

3. Sponsorship: To be eligible for a Subclass 482 visa, you must have an approved employer in Australia willing to sponsor you. The employer must meet certain requirements and rules to become an approved sponsor.

 

4. English Language Requirement: Depending on the occupation and stream, you may need to meet specific English language proficiency requirements, such as achieving a minimum score on an English language test like IELTS.

 

5. Skills Assessment: In most cases, you must undergo a skills assessment to prove that you have the qualifications and experience for the nominated occupation.

 

6.  Meet Health and Character Requirements: You must meet health and character requirements to qualify for this visa.

 

Subclass 482 visa requirements for the Applicant

 

• You must have a job offer from an Australian employer who is an approved business sponsor or is willing to become one.

 

• Your nominated occupation must be on the relevant list and align with your skills and qualifications.

 

• You should possess the skills and qualifications required for the nominated position. It typically includes relevant work experience and educational qualifications.

 

• Depending on your occupation, you may take a skills assessment test by a relevant assessing authority in Australia.

 

• You must meet the English language requirements specified for your particular occupation and stream of the TSS visa. It may involve taking an English language test like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.

 

• You and your family must have adequate health insurance coverage for your stay in Australia.

Subclass 482 visa requirements for the Nominating Employers

 

• An employer must be an approved business sponsor to sponsor foreign workers on a Subclass 482 visa.

 

• Employers must provide a genuine job offer to the prospective visa holder. It includes offering a position that aligns with the skills and is on the relevant occupation list.

 

• Employers must offer a salary to the visa holder that meets or exceeds the TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold). The TSMIT is a minimum income threshold set by the Australian government.

 

• Employers must comply with Australian employment laws, including workplace regulations, minimum employment conditions, and workplace health and safety standards.

 

• Employers may be required to provide training opportunities to Australian workers as part of their sponsorship rules.

 

• Employers must agree to fulfill various sponsorship obligations, including maintaining records, notifying the Department of Home Affairs of specific changes in employment, and cooperating with compliance and monitoring efforts.

 

Subclass 482 visa fees and processing time:

 

The subclass 482 visa fees depend on the streams you are applying for as per your skills and qualifications. You can visit the official government website of Home Affairs to know the updated fees. Short-term streams' subclass 482 processing time is between 36 days and 61 days. The medium-term stream is slightly faster and takes 33 days to 49 days. 

 

How will Western Overseas help you? 

 

Western Overseas will help you to find a job as per your eligibility on the skilled occupation list. After that, our team will help you to gather all the required documents and take a skill assessment check for your relevant occupation. Once you meet all criteria and paperwork, We at Western Overseas assist you in submitting the visa application. Then, you will need to take biometrics and health exams. And, when your visa application is successful, you can book your trip to Australia.