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482 – Temporary Skill Shortage visa
The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia for up to 4 years. The visa is designed to help employers fill labour shortages in occupations that are difficult to source Australian workers for
There are two streams of the 482 visa:
- Short-term stream: This stream allows you to stay in Australia for up to 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 stream allows you to stay in Australia for up to 4 years.
To be eligible for a 482 visa, you must:
- Be nominated by an approved employer.
- Have at least 2 years of work experience in the nominated occupation or another relevant role.
- Meet the English language requirements.
- Have a valid health insurance policy.
If you are eligible for a 482 visa, you can apply for the visa online. The application process typically takes several months.
Once you have been granted a 482 visa, you will be able to live and work in Australia for the duration of your visa. You will also be able to bring your dependent family members with you.
After 3 years in Australia on a 482 visa, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
Here are some of the occupations that are eligible for the 482 visa:
- IT: Software engineers, IT project managers, data analysts, etc.
- Healthcare: Nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, etc.
- Engineering: Civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, etc.
- Teaching: Primary school teachers, secondary school teachers, etc.
- Business: Accountants, financial analysts, marketing professionals, etc.
Benefits of the 482 visa:
- The ability to live and work in Australia for up to 4 years.
- The ability to bring your dependent family members with you.
- The potential to apply for permanent residency after 3 years.
- The opportunity to work in a skilled occupation in a thriving economy.
Eligibility requirements for the 482 visa:
- You must be nominated by an approved employer.
- You must have at least 2 years of work experience in the nominated occupation or another relevant role.
- You must meet the English language requirements.
- You must have a valid health insurance policy.
Application process for the 482 visa:
- You can apply for the visa online.
- The application process typically takes several months.
- You will need to provide supporting documentation, such as your resume, work experience certificates, and English language test results.
If you are interested in applying for a 482 visa, you should contact an immigration lawyer or registered migration agent to discuss your eligibility.
