News for 482 Visa holder

Changes to the 186 visa options for TSS 482 visa holders in the short-term stream have been published 18 Mar 2022 which should help quite a few applicants who have stayed in Australia during the pandemic. Unlike Medium-Term TSS 482, which has its own PR pathway to 186 visas, the short-term stream has been specifically designed to have no direct pathway to permanent residency, to reinforce its “short” term.

However, these changes are an acknowledgment of the contributions of TSS 482 visa holders to the Australian economy during the pandemic.

Permanent Residency Requirement for TSS 482 Short-Term Visa Holders 2022 The new change allows access to the Temporary Residence Transition stream of the ENS 186 visa from 1st July 2022 for short-term stream TSS 482 visa holders who: Spent a (cumulative) period of 12 months or more in Australia between 1 Feb 2020 and 14 Dec 2021 Employed by a suitable employer in Australia at the time of application, meaning hold a TSS 482 Visa at the time of application These changes improve the situation for a large number of TSS 482 visa holders in the short-term stream, who may have been working towards permanent residency under programs, or expecting to need to return home. We hope this will help Australia to capture some skills shortages for the long term.

Popular Short Term Skilled Occupations For The New Visa 482 Changes 2022 Accommodation and Hospitality manager (141999 – ANZSCO) – VETASSESS (Other hospitality occupations such as Cafe and Restaurant Manager).

With the forecasted booming in Tourist industry following the event of Border Opening in Australia on 21 February 2022,Hospitality industry will face a shortage in skilled workers especially Management roles.

Cook/ Baker Chef and Cook are always in demand in Australia, however, only cook and baker are listed in Short Term Skilled Occupation list which means there was no pathway for Cook who were holding TSS 482 Visa. Good news, now you might be eligible for the new changes which gives you access to Temporary Residency Transition 186 Visa (Permanent Residency) Professional Occupations ( Finance Broker, Marketing/Advertising Specialist, Graphic designer..) You are now eligible for a PR pathway to 186 visa if you meets all the criteria above.

This could open a new PR pathway for business related students and workers who were in Australia during the pandemic, especially for those in big cities who easily get access to big companies and willing to sponsor them. Talk to our Immigration Lawyer for your best advice > ICT Occupations (ICT Sales Representative, ICT Customer Support Officer, ICT Support Engineer…) Good news for ICT related professionals, you may be eligible for the new pathway to PR if you will be holding a TSS 482 Visa after 1 July 2022 and you were in Australia during the pandemic covid-19 (1 February 2020 to 14 December 2021) There are many more occupations listed in the Short Term Skilled Occupation list which are also available for TSS 482 Visa.