Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

Overview

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, to live and work in Australia temporarily for up to 5 years.

There are multiple streams available under this visa subclass, some of which offer a pathway to permanent residence.

Visa applicants must be nominated by their employer. Employers must be approved as a Standard Business Sponsor in order to make a nomination.

We will help you to identify the most suitable stream for you, depending on the details of the role and any relevant personal history.

This may be the right visa for you if:

What You Can Do & How Long You Can Stay

This is a temporary visa for up to 5 years, depending on personal circumstances and which stream is applied for.
The visa holder can travel to and from Australia multiple times.
The visa holder can work in Australia whilst on this visa.
The visa holder can bring family members to Australia.
The visa holder may be eligible for a Bridging Visa to remain in Australia while waiting for this visa to be processed.

Limitations and Important Things to Know

In general, employees must have a valid Skills Assessment for an eligible occupation, and have 2 years of relevant work experience. However, exemptions exist in certain circumstances.
Employees may have to meet minimum English requirements. However, exemptions exist in certain circumstances.
Employees applying inside Australia need to hold a visa.
Employees must only work in the nominated role for the nominating employer. Employees must not cease work for more than 60 days.
Employers must apply to be a Standard Business Sponsor, and apply to nominate the position before the employee can make a visa application.
Employers must pay the employee at least the same salary that would be paid for an equivalent Australian worker. This is known as the Annual Market Salary Rate.
Employers must meet Labour Market Testing requirements (i.e. ensure that there are no suitable Australian worker available to fill the position).
Employers must pay a levy to the Skilling Australians Fund (also known as the nomination training contribution charge). The amount is dependent on the business turnover, starting from $1200 per annum.

If you are worried about encountering issues or restrictions when applying for this visa, we may be able to help. Please contact us for more information.

As part of the specific visa requirements, you may have to:

Have an occupation that is on a specified skilled occupation list
Have a Skills Assessment obtained in the last 3 years, unless exempt
Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience, unless exempt
Meet minimum English requirements, unless exempt
Be nominated by an eligible business sponsor

As part of the sponsoring an nomination requirements, employers may have to:

Be actively and lawfully operating in Australia
Be complying with all relevant immigration and workplace laws
Have no adverse information known about the business
Demonstrate a commitment to employing local labour
Demonstrate there is a genuine need for the employee to fill the position
Demonstrate that the skilled position is full time, unless there is a reasonable justification otherwise
Perform Labour Market Testing
Pay the employee at least the Annual Market Salary Rate
Pay the Skilling Australians Fund levy