Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482

If you want to work in Australia, you can apply for a TSS Subclass 482 Visa. An employer can hire someone on this visa to fill a position for which they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian worker. This visa allows you to work in Australia for up to 2 or 4 years, depending on your profession.

The different streams of Subclass 482 Visa

• Short-Term Stream
• Medium-Term Stream
• Labour Agreement Stream

To apply for 482 visa, you must:

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in the nominated profession
• Have gained this experience within the last 5 years to apply
• The applicant’s country of origin and nominated occupation must be assessed to determine if a skill assessment is required
• Have a minimum English proficiency standard unless you are exempt from needing to show this
• Have an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) and
• The Sponsor applies for your Nomination

In 2024, this visa undergoes substantial changes, transitioning to the new “Skills in Demand” visa.

Three Potential Pathways

Tier 1: Specialist Skills Pathway – Targets highly specialized skills with higher salary thresholds.

Tier 2: Core Skills Pathway – Caters to a broad range of skilled professionals.

Tier 3: Essential Skills Pathway – Focuses on occupations facing skill shortages.

These tiers aim to facilitate a more nuanced approach to skill acquisition in the Australian workforce.