What is the TSS Visa?
The 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS - subclass 482) is a fantastic opportunity for skilled overseas workers to live, work, and potentially gain permanent residency (PR) in Australia. It's an employer-sponsored visa, meaning an Australian business nominates you for the role, filling a critical skills gap in their workforce.
Benefits of a TSS Visa:
- Work and live in Australia for the duration of your visa.
- Opportunity to apply for PR after 482 visa (transition stream available).
- Bring your eligible family members to Australia.
- Enjoy a high standard of living and career opportunities.
Streams of the TSS Visa:
There are three main streams for the TSS 482 visa, catering to different employment needs:
- Short-Term Stream (up to 2 years): Ideal for short-term projects or specialized skills.
- Medium-Term Stream (up to 4 years): Suitable for ongoing roles where your expertise is needed for a longer period.
- Labour Agreement Stream: This applies to workers covered by a pre-arranged agreement between an employer and the Australian Government.
Eligibility for a TSS 482 Visa:
To qualify for a subclass 482 visa, you'll need to meet several key subclass 482 visa requirements:
- Sponsored by an Australian Employer: You must have a genuine offer of full-time employment from a business with approved sponsorship.
- Occupation Requirements: Your nominated occupation must be on the 482 visa occupation list, demonstrating a skills shortage in Australia.
- Employer Sponsorship: Your employer must demonstrate they've actively sought qualified Australians for the role (Labour Market Testing).
- Work Experience: You'll need to possess the relevant work experience as outlined in the nominated occupation.
- Age: There's no strict 482 visa age limit, but some permanent residency pathways may have age requirements.
- Health Insurance: You must have appropriate health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.
- Short-term stream: From AUD1,495.00
- Medium-term stream: From AUD3,115.00
- Labour agreement stream: From AUD3,115.00
Employer-Sponsored Visa 482: Guide for Businesses
Eligibility to Sponsor:
Australian businesses can sponsor overseas workers if they can demonstrate:
- A genuine need for the skilled worker's expertise.
- Inability to fill the vacancy with a qualified Australian worker.
- Commitment to complying with sponsorship obligations.
The Nomination Process:
The sponsorship process involves:
- Completing a nomination application for the chosen candidate.
- Demonstrating compliance with Labour Market Testing.
- Paying the 482 visa application fees.
Employee Salary:
The offered salary must be at least the market rate for the nominated occupation.
Labour Market Testing:
Employers must prove they've genuinely tried to recruit an Australian worker before nominating an overseas candidate.
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy:
Employers are required to contribute to the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) to support skills development in Australia.
SAF Levy: Additional Information:
The amount of the SAF levy depends on the occupation and business size. More information is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
482 Visa: Family Inclusion
The 482 temporary skill shortage visa allows you to include your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children in your visa application.
- Eligibility for Family Sponsorship: You must be the main visa holder and meet the sponsorship requirements.
- Eligible Family Members: Spouses/de facto partners and dependent children (unmarried and financially dependent under 18).
- Family Member Requirements: Family members will need to meet health and character requirements.
- Benefits for Family Members: Family members can live in Australia, study (limited options), and may be eligible to work with an appropriate visa.
- Application Timing: Family members can be included in your initial application or apply separately later.
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