Employer Sponsored Visa
Subclass 482 β Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
The TSS Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers. Umar Ashraf (MARA #2619222) guides both employers and employees through the entire process.
Overview
What is the Subclass 482 TSS Visa?
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill genuine skill shortages. It replaced the former 457 visa and operates under two main streams.
The Short-term stream allows stays of up to 2 years (or 4 years for Free Trade Agreement countries). The Medium-term stream allows up to 4 years and provides a pathway to permanent residence through the Subclass 186 ENS visa.
The Process
Three Steps to a 482 Visa
Employer Sponsorship
The employer applies to become an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS). Umar assists employers with the sponsorship application and obligations.
- Sponsorship application lodgement
- Labour market testing evidence
- Training obligations compliance
Nomination
The employer nominates the specific position and demonstrates the occupation matches an eligible ANZSCO code on the relevant occupation list.
- Occupation list eligibility check
- Market salary rate assessment
- Position justification documents
Visa Application
The worker applies for the 482 visa. Umar prepares a thorough application including skills assessment, health, character, and supporting evidence.
- Full visa application preparation
- Skills assessment coordination
- Health and character requirements
Long-Term Strategy
482 Visa as a Pathway to Permanent Residence
The Medium-term stream 482 visa can lead directly to permanent residence through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa β typically after 3 years of working for the sponsoring employer.
Umar helps clients plan this entire pathway from the 482 application through to the 186 PR visa β ensuring every step supports the long-term goal.
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