What is the Subclass 482 — TSS Visa?
The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill genuine skill shortages in their business.
- Short-term Stream (STSOL): Occupation on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List — visa up to 2 years (or 4 years in certain sectors).
- Medium-term Stream (MLTSSL): Occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List — visa up to 4 years, with a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 186 ENS visa.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer (Standard Business Sponsor)
- Your occupation is on the relevant occupation list for your stream
- At least 2 years of directly relevant work experience
- Positive skills assessment (required for most occupations)
- English language proficiency: minimum IELTS 5.0 overall (varies by occupation)
- Meet Australian health and character requirements
How immiHub Online Helps You
- Employer Sponsorship: We assist employers in obtaining Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) approval from the Department of Home Affairs.
- Nomination Assessment: We assess your occupation code, salary benchmarking, and market rate requirements.
- Skills Assessment Guidance: We advise on the correct assessing body for your occupation and prepare a strong submission.
- Document Preparation: Comprehensive document checklist tailored specifically to your case and circumstances.
- Application Lodgement: We lodge your 482 visa application accurately, completely, and within required timeframes.
- Department Liaison: We communicate with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf throughout the process.
⚠️ Visa conditions, fees, and processing times are set by the Australian Government and subject to change. Always verify current information at homeaffairs.gov.au before making decisions.
