The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill labour shortages. With a pathway to PR after 2-3 years, it's a popular choice for professionals with a job offer.
The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill labour shortages. It has three streams — Short-term, Medium-term, and Labour Agreement — each with different pathways to PR.
Your Australian employer sponsors you. No points test required. Focus on your skills and job offer.
Work for 2-3 years with your sponsor, then apply for PR through Subclass 186 (ENS) visa.
Work for your sponsoring employer in Australia. Can change employers with new sponsorship.
Your spouse and dependent children can be included in your application and work/study in Australia.
The Subclass 482 TSS Visa has three streams, each with different requirements and pathways to PR.
To be eligible for the Subclass 482 TSS Visa, you must meet the following minimum requirements.
You must have a valid job offer from an approved Australian employer.
Your occupation must be on the relevant occupation list and you must have the required skills.
Minimum Competent English (IELTS 5.0 each).
The Subclass 482 visa requires your employer to go through three steps — Standard Business Sponsorship, Nomination, and Visa Application.
We assist both employers and employees through the entire sponsorship process.
The Subclass 482 TSS Visa is a pathway to PR through Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa.
We verify every one of these before filing, so nothing holds up your application.
The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill labour shortages. It has three streams — Short-term, Medium-term, and Labour Agreement.
Yes. You must have a valid job offer from an approved Australian employer. The employer must sponsor you through the TSS program.
Short-term Stream: Up to 2 years (4 years for some countries).
Medium-term Stream: Up to 4 years.
Labour Agreement Stream: Varies by agreement.
After working for 2-3 years with your sponsoring employer, you can apply for PR through Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa through the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
Yes, but you need a new employer to sponsor you. You have 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave Australia.
Yes! Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can be included in your application. They can work and study in Australia.
You need IELTS 5.0 overall (with at least 5.0 in each band) or equivalent in PTE, TOEFL, or OET. Higher scores may be required for some occupations.
Fees depend on your specific profile and additional services required. We provide a transparent quote in writing before you pay anything — ask for a full breakdown at your first meeting.
Book a free assessment with our Australia immigration experts — we'll help you find an employer or navigate the sponsorship process.
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