Temporary Skill Shortage (Medium-term)
visa (subclass 482)
On December 7 2024, the Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa
All TSS nominations and visa applications lodged prior to the implementation of the SID visa will be processed using the requirements in force at the time the application was lodged.
If your employer has lodged a TSS nomination and you have not lodged your associated TSS visa application before 7 December 2024, if the nomination is approved it will be deemed a SID nomination and you can lodge an associated application for a SID visa.
About this visa
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
You can stay for up to 4 years. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
Your occupation is on either the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
You can work in Australia for up to four years.
Australia Subclass 482 Visa Eligibility Requirements
The requirements for applicants aspiring to obtain the 482 visa Australia offers are as follows:
1) Applicants must have prior work experience in a skilled occupation as prescribed in the relevant skilled occupation list.
2) Should have a Standard business sponsor who nominates him/her
3) It is required that the candidates have should have a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
4) Undergo skills assessment
5) Applicants should be qualified to meet the minimum English language proficiency as well as complete the health check.
The 482 visa Australia Process for obtaining a visa involves several steps:
1) The employer applies for sponsorship.
2) Employment of the candidate is legal.
3) The employer sponsors or recommends the applicant for the visa.
4) This is the stage where the applicant submits an application for the visa in question
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