SUBCLASS 482

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Work visa options for businesses and employees

What is Subclass 482?

This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.

Basic Eligibility:

  • Must be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor

  • Must have the right skills to do the job

  • Must meet the relevant English language requirements

What are the types?

  • Short-term stream: This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
    Stay: 2 years or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

  • Medium-term stream: This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
    Stay: Up to 4 years. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

  • Labour agreement stream: This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have 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.
    Stay: Maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.

  • Subsequent entrant: This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and TSS visa holders who are applying separately for their TSS visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or TSS visa holder in Australia.
    Stay: You can stay for as long as your visa is valid.
Do You Qualify For Subclass 482?

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With over 2,000 visas granted Austral Migration remains one of the Premier Australian Immigration Law Firms In Singapore – we provide a world-class professional service to our clients from around the world.

Our offices are made up of team members who are diverse in their skill sets, each selected to focus specifically around Australia’s migration laws and regulations.

OUR ADVANTAGE:

  • 2 Australian Immigration Lawyers is complemented with 3 Registered Migration Agents and a supporting team of consultants and operations personal.
  • Combined experience of over 20 Years in migration law
  • Multiple stages of payment (Pay As You Go + Payment Plans)
  • Online Client Portal for digital collection of documents from anywhere in the world
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