A Subclass 482 visa is a substitution of a Subclass 457 from 18.03.2018. Let’s find out with VEM about this Temporary Skill Shortage Visa – Subclass 482 in the post below.

What is the 482 Visa?

This is a temporary visa that enables Australian firms to sponsor qualified foreign employees to work in their company.

Depending on the needs of Australian society, you will live in Australia from 2 to 4 years to work.

482 Visa Australia is also known as TSS visa

How many types of 482 Visa are there?

482 Visa has 3 types, including: Short – term stream, Medium – term stream, and Labour agreement stream

Benefits of Australian TSS visa holders

A Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa gives you an opportunity to work and improve your skills in one of best-developed countries in the world. The benefits you can earn while holding this visa as follows:

• Residence benefits
• Social security benefits
• Sponsor family member benefits
• Labor and education benefits
• Free entries benefits
• Permanent resident visa benefit

482 Visa is chosen by many people as a stepping stone to applying for an immigrant visa. To apply for this visa, there are some requirements you need to follow:

Previously, holders in the short-term stream did not be able to apply for permanent residence. However, at the end of March 2022, according to the Australian Department of Immigration, you can be able to apply for permanent residence through the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa when you meet the following conditions:

• Have been in Australia for at least 12 months between February 1, 2020 and December 14, 2021.
• The business sponsoring them on a 482 Visa is still actively and legally operating business in Australia.
• They have been working full time for 3 years in their assigned job.

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