What is a TSS Visa Subclass 482?

 A TSS Visa is a work visa to Australia. A nominated applicant can apply for a TSS Visa to Australia. The visa falls into several streams to choose a suitable stream of your choice and capability. With this visa, you can bring your family to Australia and apply for PR. It is a gateway to become a permanent resident in the country. If you interested in applying for a 482 Visa in Australia, it is essential to learn about its streams and advantages. 

 

Short-Term Stream

As the name suggests, it allows Australian employers to hire skilled workers by addressing labor shortages in their businesses and are unable to find skilled workers within the country.

The processing times can take days or months. A few applications for this stream get approval within 4 or 8 days. However, a large number of them get approval within 70 days. This stream allows you to apply for PR.

This stream is valid for 2 years for most applicants. If an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies, the visa is valid for 4 years. However, this visa is valid for up to 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders.

Eligibility

·         The foremost criterion to apply for this stream is that your skills must be on the short-term skilled occupation list.

·         If you apply for this stream while living in Australia, you must be the holder of a substantive visa or a bridging visa A, B, or C.

·         You have compiled the previous visa conditions.

·         Your proposed employer has submitted a nomination application for you.

·         You are able to demonstrate your skills and experience for the nominate profile with at least 2 years of work experience.

·         You are holding a positive skills assessment and provide the assessment at the time of processing visa application.

·         If you are a resident of a non-English speaking country, you must meet minimum standards of English language proficiency.

Medium-Term Stream

It is one of the most popular streams under a 482 Visa. It allows employers to address labor shortages within the country and nominate overseas skilled employers.

The stream is costlier than the Short-Term Stream. However, it is valid for 4 years for all applicants and 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders. With this stream, you can get an extensive 4 years of experience in Australia. This stream leads to permanent residence.

The processing time may vary. A few of visa applicants get approval within 5 days or 14 days. However, a majority of them get this visa within 70 days.

Eligibility

·         The foremost priority is that your job profile must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL).

·         If you apply for this stream from Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or a Bridging Visa A, B, or C.

·         If you are in Australia at the time of decision, you must compile with the previous visa condition.

·         Your proposed employer only can nominate you.

·         You can demonstrate a positive skills assessment.

·         You have at least 2 years of work experience for the nominated occupation as a full-time employee.

·         If you are not from an English-speaking nation, you must meet specific standards of English language proficiency.

 Labor Agreement Stream

As the name suggests, the stream allows employers holding a labor agreement to hire overseas workers after noticing labor shortages. A labor agreement is an agreement between an Australian employer and the Australian government for 5 years. The agreement can be renewed for the next 5 years. Employers can hire overseas workers under the labor agreement terms.

This stream is valid for 4 years for all applicants and 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders. The processing time may vary. A few applications can clear within 10 days, while most applications take up to 6 months to clear.

Eligibility

The nominated occupation must be the subject of a labor agreement between the Commonwealth and the nominator.

·         You have at least 2 years of work experience in the nominated occupation.

·         Your level of English is according to the requirements in the labor agreement.

·         You have signed the Australian values statement. 

 

 Basic Eligibility

·         You have required health and character certificates to meet the standard set by the DHA.

·         You have adequate health insurance to provide health coverage.

·         You have paid back your debt to the Australian government.

·         You have had no visa cancellation history.

Final Words

A TSS Visa is unique for its requirements. They lead to permanent residence. If you have any doubts related to an immigration visa to Australia, you can contact an immigration agency in the country.