Subclass 482 visa is a temporary work visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor an overseas employee to fill labour shortages.
These are the important changes that has been announced by the Department for the Subclass 482 visa.
Employers wishing to sponsor foreign workers will be required to provide a minimum annual salary of $70,000.
The Department will remove limits on the number of Short-term stream TSS visa applications that visa holders can make in Australia.
This will assist those currently onshore who would normally need to go offshore to make further visa applications.
Changes will also be made to age exemptions for regional medical practitioner and high income earning applicants aged 45 years and over to allow for a two-year pathway instead of the current three-year requirement.
Based on the Migration Strategy released, all TSS (subclass 482) visa holders, regardless of whether they are sponsored in an occupation on the Short-term (STSOL), Long-term (MLTSSL) or Regional Occupation List (ROL) will have a pathway to permanent residency through Subclass 186 – TRT stream.
The Department will also reduce eligibility for the TRT stream from three years to two years employment with the sponsoring employer. Applicants will need to meet all other nomination and visa requirements for the TRT stream of the Subclass 186 visa.
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There are three streams for Subclass 482 Visa.
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers for a short period of time where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages for up to 4 years by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't hire appropriately skilled Australian workers.
This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers with a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.
To become a standard business sponsor for a Subclass 482 visa, your business must:
To become a Subclass 482 nominator, you must:
To be eligible for a Subclass 482 visa, you must be:
We have summarised cost estimates for a Subclass 482 application.
Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs
Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs
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Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs
Paid directly to the agency (i.e.; BUPA in Australia) that conducts your medical checks
Paid directly to Australian Federal Police that conducts your character checks
Paid directly to overseas authorities that conducts your character checks
STEP 1: Apply for Sponsorship
The sponsoring company needs to be a standard business sponsor to begin applying for a Subclass 482 visa. Our agents will work with the sponsoring organisation to apply for sponsorship.
STEP 2: Apply for Nomination
Once the sponsoring company has applied for sponsorship, the company needs to submit a nomination application and pay the SAF Levy Fee.
Step 3: Visa Application
Once both sponsorship and nomination have been applied for, our Registered Migration Agents will apply for your Subclass 482 application and liaise with the Department on your behalf. We will ensure that all relevant documents are submitted at the time of lodgement to ensure faster processing of your visa application.
STEP 4: Undertake Health and Medical Checks
Once you have applied for the visa, we recommend that you undertake your health and medical examination once we instruct you to do so.
STEP 5: Wait for Visa Outcome.
Once all relevant documents are uploaded, we will wait for a visa application outcome and follow up wherever necessary.
If you are an employer nominating an overseas employee to fill a position in your business under the Subclass 482 visa, you will be required to pay a Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy as part of the nomination application fee.
Business size | TSS visa | ENS / RSMS and SESR visas |
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Small (annual turnover less than $10 million) | AUD1200 per year or part thereof | AUD3000 one-off |
Other business (annual turnover of $10 million or more) | AUD1800 per year or part thereof | AUD5000 one-off |
To understand which stream is right for you, you will need to find an occupation that matches your qualification and employment and check which skill list it falls under. Only specified occupations on the lists are able to be sponsored under the 482-visa program. Alternatively, you can book a consultation with us, and we can assist in finding an occupation that matches your skills, qualification and experience.
If you are in Australia and have lodged a 482-visa application whilst on a substantiative visa without a condition 8503, you are generally granted a bridging visa A (BVA) to allow you to remain in Australia while a decision is made. We recommend that you check your VEVO to understand all your visa conditions and restrictions.
Yes, you can apply for this visa outside Australia.
Yes, you can apply for this visa on either a bridging Visa A, B, or C
The visa can be applied for up to 4 years. The employer can decide how long they wish to sponsor you for.
Yes – your existing employer will need to submit a new nomination.
Yes, they are usually granted full working rights upon the grant of visa.
Yes, you can extend your 482 visa.
You may be able to apply for Permanent Residence if your employer decides to sponsor you for:
If they are unable or unwilling to sponsor you for the above visa, you can look into:
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