Temporary Skill Shortage visa(Subclass 482)

The applicant can select the stream based on the Consolidated Skilled Occupations List. If their occupation comes under the short-term stream then the maximum time period of the TSS visa will be approved for is two years and can be renewed once. If their occupation comes under the medium-term stream, then the maximum time period of the TSS visa will be approved for is four years and can renew as much as they want.

If an applicant receives a sponsor from an Australian employer who has a labour agreement with the Department of Home Affairs can be eligible to apply under labour Agreement stream.

• There is no age requirement for this visa
• The applicant should have an occupation on the Consolidated Skilled Occupations List
• The applicant should have been nominated for a job position by an Australian employer
• should have the relevant skills and qualifications for that occupation
• should  have at least two years of work experience in the relevant occupation
• You have vocational English language ability
• Should meet health and character requirements
• If the applicant is in Australia while applying, they should have a substantive visa, or a bridging visa A, B, or C and have complied with visa condition.

• Should Satisfy salary and employment condition related requirements
• Should Provide evidence of Labour Market Testing if required
• should be a lawfully operating business
• Should not have adverse information against the business
• Should nominate a job position for the foreign national worker that is full-time and genuine