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Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

Are you an Australian employer looking to fill a skilled position? Or a skilled worker with a job offer from an Australian business?

The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa Subclass 482 allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to address labour shortages.

At Blue Sea Migration, we streamline the process for both employers and employees—ensuring compliance, efficiency, and success.

What Is the Subclass 482 TSS Visa?

The Subclass 482 Visa is a temporary, employer-sponsored visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia for up to 2 or 4 years, depending on the occupation stream.

This visa has three main streams:

  1. Short-Term Stream – Occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
    Duration: Up to 2 years (renewable once)

  2. Medium-Term Stream – Occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
    Duration: Up to 4 years, with pathway to permanent residency

  3. Labour Agreement Stream – For employers with a negotiated labour agreement with the Australian Government

Eligibility Criteria

For Employees (Visa Applicants):

  • Must be nominated by an approved Australian employer

  • Must have relevant skills, qualifications, and work experience

  • Meet English language requirements

  • Hold a positive skills assessment (if required)

  • Meet health and character requirements

For Employers:

  • Must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor

  • Must demonstrate a genuine need to fill the position

  • Must pay the market salary rate

  • Labour Market Testing (LMT) may be required

Key Benefits

  • Live and work in Australia for up to 2 or 4 years

  • Bring eligible family members (spouse and children)

  • Travel freely in and out of Australia

  • Pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) for eligible occupations under the Medium-Term Stream

Documents Required

For Employees:

  • Passport and identity documents

  • Employment references and qualifications

  • Skills assessment (if applicable)

  • English test results (IELTS, PTE, etc.)

  • Health and police checks

For Employers:

  • Business registration and financial documents

  • Evidence of genuine position and salary offer

  • Proof of Labour Market Testing (if applicable)

Blue Sea Migration is a Registered Australian company working under the law of Australia. The objective is to provide authentic and affordable visa consultancy and education services in Australia.