SHORT TERM STREAM

 

SHORT TERM STREAM

 

The short term stream pathway of Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), allows you to stay in Australia for 2 years (or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation applies) to work for an Australian employer who has labour shortages where they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE VISA SUBCLASS 482

 

To be eligible for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) SHORT TERM STREAM, you will need to:

• There is no age limit for this visa.

• Be nominated by an approved sponsor for a position on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List.

• Work for your nominated employer. If your sponsor is an Australian Business Sponsor, they will need to employ you in the nominated position in that business or an associated entity. If your sponsor is an Overseas Business Sponsor, you must be employed in that business only in the nominated occupation. There are exemptions within certain occupations. Contact us for more details.

• Demonstrate that you have the relevant skills, qualifications, and employment background to perform the nominated occupation. Some applicants will need to demonstrate they have a skills assessment from the relevant authority.

• Demonstrate you have had at least 2 years relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field at the same skill level involving tasks which would be closely related to those of the nominated position. You generally need to demonstrate you gained such experience on a full time basis within the last 5 years and this period does not need to be continuous. There are other options. Contact us for more details.

• Have a positive skills assessment in some circumstances.

• Have adequate health insurance

• Meet health requirements

• Meet character requirements

• IF you are applying from within Australia, you must be holding a substantive visa or a Bridging Visa A, B or C.

• Demonstrate that you are a genuine applicant with a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia.

• Demonstrate that you did NOT pay for the sponsorship.

• Have an IELTS score of at least 5 or equivalent unless you have a UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or New Zealand passport.

• Demonstrate that you complied with your current visa conditions.

• Not have had a previous visa cancelled or refused.

• Have no debt to the Australian government.

• Sign the Australian values statement.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

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.For the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) you will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary English requirements to be eligible for this visa.

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All applicants must have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 5. Alternative English Language Tests can also be accepted by the Department of Home Affairs for the purpose of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) including the: OET, TOEFL, PTE Academic and Cambridge English Advanced (CAE), and the iBT.

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If you are a citizen of the U.K, U.S.A, Canada, Ireland, or New Zealand, you do not need to submit and English language test.

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MEDIUM TERM STREAM

 

MEDIUM TERM STREAM

 

The MEDIUM TERM STREAM for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), allows you to work for an employer who has been unable to source Australian workers for the role. This visa enables you to work, study and live in Australia for up to 4 years. It also enables you to apply for permanent residency at a later stage.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE VISA - MEDIUM TERM STREAM

 

To be eligible for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) MEDIUM TERM STREAM, you will need to:

• There is no age limit for this visa.

• Be nominated by an approved sponsor for a position on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List.

• Work for your nominated employer. If your sponsor is an Australian Business Sponsor, they will need to employ you in the nominated position in that business or an associated entity. If your sponsor is an Overseas Business Sponsor, you must be employed in that business only in the nominated occupation. There are exemptions within certain occupations. Contact us for more details.

• Demonstrate that you have the relevant skills, qualifications, and employment background to perform the nominated occupation. Some applicants will need to demonstrate they have a skills assessment from the relevant authority.

• Demonstrate you have had at least 2 years relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field at the same skill level involving tasks which would be closely related to those of the nominated position. You generally need to demonstrate you gained such experience on a full time basis within the last 5 years and this period does not need to be continuous. There are other options. Contact us for more details.

• Have a positive skills assessment in some circumstances.

• Have adequate health insurance

• Meet health requirements

• Meet character requirements

• IF you are applying from within Australia, you must be holding a substantive visa or a Bridging Visa A, B or C.

• Demonstrate that you are a genuine applicant with a genuine intention to stay temporarily in Australia.

• Demonstrate that you did NOT pay for the sponsorship.

• Have an IELTS score of at least 5 or equivalent unless you have a UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or New Zealand passport.

• Demonstrate that you complied with your current visa conditions.

• Not have had a previous visa cancelled or refused.

• Have no debt to the Australian government.

• Sign the Australian values statement.

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LABOUR AGREEMENT STREAM

 

LABOUR AGREEMENT STREAM

 

The LABOUR AGREEMENT STREAM for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE VISA - LABOUR AGREEMENT STREAM

 

To be eligible for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) LABOUR AGREEMENT STREAM, you will need to:

• There is no age limit for this visa.

• Be working under a labour agreement.

• You must be nominated.

• Demonstrate you have had at least 2 years relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field at the same skill level involving tasks which would be closely related to those of the nominated position. You generally need to demonstrate you gained such experience on a full time basis within the last 5 years and this period does not need to be continuous. There are other options. Contact us for more details.

• Have adequate health insurance

• Meet health requirements

• Meet character requirement

• Have an IELTS score of at least 5 or equivalent unless you have a UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or New Zealand passport.

• Not have had a previous visa cancelled or refused.

• Have no debt to the Australian government.

• Sign the Australian values statement.

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SUBSEQUENT ENTRANT STREAM

 

SUBSEQUENT ENTRANT STREAM

 

The SUBSEQUENT  STREAM for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), allows for family members of subclass 457 and TSS visa holders who are applying separately for their TSS visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or TSS visa holder in Australia.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE VISA - SUBSEQUENT ENTRANT STREAM

 

To be eligible for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) SUBSEQUENT ENTRANT STREAM, you will need to:

• There is no age limit for this visa.

• Have a partner or parent who holds a subclass 482 or TSS visa.

• Be nominated by the primary visa holder's sponsor.

• Have adequate health insurance

• Meet health requirements

• Meet character requirements

• IF you are applying from within Australia, you must be holding a substantive visa or a Bridging Visa A, B or C.

• Demonstrate that you did NOT pay for the sponsorship.

• Have an IELTS score of at least 5 or equivalent unless you have a UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or New Zealand passport.

• Demonstrate that you complied with your current visa conditions.

• Not have had a previous visa cancelled or refused.

• Have no debt to the Australian government.

• Sign the Australian values statement.