Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Sub Class 482)

Application Process for 482 Visa

At Grace we take our client through a smooth 482 visa application process, as we understand how important such employees are to the growth of their business ventures. Below are the few steps our team will guide you through.

Step 1: Eligibility Check for Australian 482 Visa

The Subclass 482 visa has a few requirements that show the eligibility of the employer and employee:

Employer Eligibility

Employers must meet the following criteria:

• Be an approved standard business sponsor.
• Have a genuine position available.
• Conduct labour market testing.
• Offer the annual market salary rate.

Employee Eligibility

Prospective employees of 482 visa must have the following requirements:

• Be nominated by an approved Australian employer.
• Possess at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Obtain health insurance.
• Meet health, character, visa history, and English language requirements.

Step 2: Employer Sponsorship Application

To become an approved sponsor, businesses must meet the following requirements:

• Be legally operating in Australia
• Demonstrate a strong record or commitment to employing local labour
• Not engage in discriminatory recruitment practices

Step 3: Employer Conducts Labour Market Testing

In order to be approved for the 482 visa the employer conducts a Labour Market Testing. This test is done to prove that there are no qualified Australians to fill the position. The LMT conducted should be done not more than 4 months before the nomination is submitted.

Step 4: Employee Nomination

For a successful employee nomination, employers must demonstrate:

• The position is genuine and aligns with business needs
• The nominated occupation is on the relevant skilled occupation list
• The salary meets or exceeds the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)
• Employment terms and conditions are comparable to those for Australian workers

Step 5: Employee applies for the visa

Once nominated, the employee must submit their 482 visa application, having met all the basic requirements outlined in Step 1. The Department of Home Affairs assesses each application individually, considering all relevant factors to ensure that successful applicants can contribute positively to the Australian economy and society.

The Medium-Term stream is designed for skilled workers employed in occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL).

The medium-term TSS (Subclass 482) Visa stream enables individuals to remain in the country for a maximum of 4 years, and they have the opportunity to seek either another TSS Visa or Permanent Residency, providing greater stability for both employers and skilled workers. The application cost for this 482 visa stream is AUD 2,645 for primary applicants.

This stream provides a potential pathway to permanent residency after three years, subject to meeting specified work and residence criteria. Processing times for this stream also vary but are designed to accommodate longer-term employment needs and the integration of skilled workers into Australian communities.

482 Visa Australia can be a pathway to Permanent Residency for many of its holders. We at Grace Int’l recognise the need for PR and provide you with detailed services. TSS 482 visa can grant you permanent residency through the following entries:

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) is a popular pathway for 482 visa holders to obtain permanent residency. It consists of two main streams:

1. Direct Entry: This stream is designed for skilled workers who have never, or only briefly, worked in Australia, as well as 482 visa holders who do not meet the requirements for the Temporary Residence Transition stream.

The Key requirements for direct entry of ENS include:

• Selected by an approved Australian employer.
• Selected employees must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
• At least three years of full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.
• Positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
• Competent English language proficiency.

2. Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream: This stream is especially for 482 visa holders who have worked for their sponsoring employer for at least three years. The requirements for TRT Stream are generally the same as Direct Entry with a few minor changes. The key requirements for TRT Stream are:

• • Nominated by the same employer who sponsored the 482 visa.
  • Must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
  • Worked for the nominating employer in the selected occupation for at least three out of the last four years on a 482 visa.
  • Meet the salary requirements.
  • Competent English language proficiency.

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) subclass 187 aimed to bring skilled workers to regional Australia. This scheme was closed in November 2019 and instead replaced by the Subclass 494 visa. Still, some 482 visa holders may shift to the 187 visa through certain specified criteria under transitional arrangements. These criteria include:

• Employees nominated in regional Australia before November 16, 2019.
• Worked three years in a nominated regional area,
• Meet requirements similar to 186 visas.

General Skilled Migration

Experienced employees not eligible for employer-sponsored visas can explore General Skilled Migration (GSM) pathways in Australia. GSM visas require a certain number of points based on factors like age, skills, education, and language proficiency. Skilled GSM candidates contribute valuable skills to various Australian industries.