482 Visa

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, Subclass 482

The 482 Visa is a temporary work visa that allows employers to sponsor overseas workers to fill nominated skilled positions for two to four years. The TSS Visa offers the option of renewal and possible permanent residency for certain occupations after three years. There are three steps in the application process – sponsorship, nomination and the visa application.

What are the requirements for the 482 Visa (TSS Visa)?

482 Sponsorship

To sponsor someone for the 482 Visa (TSS Visa), the business must first apply and be approved as a sponsor or have a labour agreement in place. In order to obtain approval, the business must:

be actively and lawfully operating (whether in or outside of Australia)
if in Australia, have a commitment to employing local labour and engaging in non-discriminatory recruitment practices
have no relevant adverse information regarding the business that affects your suitability as a sponsor, or it is reasonable to disregard this adverse information
agree to comply with sponsorship obligations throughout the life of its sponsorship.

Once approved sponsorships are generally valid for 5 years. The business can sponsor overseas workers for the duration of their sponsorship.

If your standard business sponsor has been approved, then you can apply for accredited status. An accredited sponsor will receive priority when the DHA processes their 482 or 494 visa nominations and applications.

482 Nomination

The nomination application must satisfy certain criteria, including:

the sponsor must nominate the overseas worker in an occupation from the relevant Skilled Occupations List
there is a genuine need for a full-time position to be filled within the business
the base salary offered is not less than the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) which is currently A$70,000 per annum as of July 1, 2023
the nominee must be paid the market rate for the role
the terms of employment are no less favourable than those that would apply to an equivalent Australian worker
if the occupation is not exempt, labour market testing has been undertaken for the nominated position
Contribute to the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy. A business with a turnover of less than $10 million has to pay $1,200 per nomination per year for a TSS visa. A large business with a turnover of more than $10 million will pay $1,800 per nominee per year.

The visa applicant must demonstrate that they satisfy certain criteria, including:

they possess the necessary skill level to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the nominated position, including being able to meet any required registration or licensing requirements to work in your nominated occupation
they meet English language requirements unless exempt
they meet health and character requirements
they hold appropriate health insurance coverage.

What are the costs associated with applying for the 482 Visa (TSS Visa)?

Our fixed fee, service packages are designed to give clients choice in terms of fees and the level of service. However, they do not cover the visa application fees and other costs involved in submitting a visa application. Fees can increase without notice, so the actual fees can vary at the time of application. We have outlined the applicable fees that are likely to be incurred for the 482 Visa (TSS Visa) in Australian Dollars.

Department of Home Affairs 482 Visa (TSS visa) application fees are:

482 Visa sponsorship application fee – $420
482 Visa nomination application fee – $330
482 Visa Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy – $1200 per nomination per year (for small businesses) or $1,800 per year (for large businesses)
482 Visa (Short-Term Stream) visa application fee – Adult applicants – $1455, Child Dependent – $365 OR
482 Visa (Medium-Term Stream or Labour Agreement Stream) visa application fee – Adult applicants – $3035, Child Dependent – $760
Credit card surcharge (if applicable)

Other fees that may be applicable:

Skills Assessment Application fees between $300 to $1,200 for most occupations (if applicable)
English tests, health examination, police checks, translations, etc. (as applicable)

How long does the TSS 482 visa process take?

For current visa processing times please refer to the information on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What are the benefits of this temporary skill shortage visa?

This visa allows you and your accompanying family members to:

live and work in Australia for the duration of the visa
apply for permanent residence if you meet the criteria

How we can help you apply for the TSS Visa?

We have successfully helped small, medium, and very large organizations (including Fortune 500, ASX listed companies) with the TSS visa application process. We can help you with the entire process till the visa is approved. Click on the ‘Purchase Service’ link to purchase our services.

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