482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visa Australia

482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visa

A temporary visa allowing an employer to sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a 482 visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. Clean Background
  • The applicant must have no criminal record or be blacklisted for visa applications with the Australian government.
2. Good Health
  • Applicant should be in good health with no contagious diseases and be physically able to work.
  • Applicant & dependent family members must have health insurance for the duration of the visa.
3. Qualification

Australia Skilled Migration is a points-based system requiring a minimum of 65 points to be eligible to apply. Points are based on:

  • No age limit.
  • No minimum capital or assets requirements.
  • No proof of lawful source of funds.
  • Have at least 2 years’ relevant work experience in your nominated occupation.
  • Have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to perform occupation or have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.
  • Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations.
4. Sponsor
Application Process:

Applying for a 482 visa requires achieving the minimum points score plus the following steps:

1. Employability Check
  • Check your employability eligibility against the priority Skilled Occupation List of your nominated employer.
  • Nominating employer must prioritise occupations on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
2. Skills Assessment
  • Demonstrate skills & experience to work in designated position for nominating employer.
  • Obtaining a positive Migration Skills Assessment in your nominated occupation may or may not be mandatory.
3. Invitation
  • Receive nomination from an Australian employer.
4. Visa Application
  • Submit a visa application within 60 days of receiving an invitation.
  • Applicant must work for nominating employer for a minimum of 3 years.
Benefits:

Successful 482 visa applicants can gain the benefits of:

1. Permanent Residency
  • Apply for permanent residency 3 years after provisional 482 visa is granted through the 182 Employer Nomination visa.
  • Spouse and all unmarried children under 23 included on a single application.
2. Flexibility
  • Stay in Australia for 4 years on 482 visa.
  • Live, study & work anywhere in Australia
  • Travel in and out of Australia as many times as you like while visa is valid.
  • Spouse and all unmarried children under 23 included on a single application.
  • Relatively swift application process.
  • Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia.
3. Pathway to Citizenship

Apply for Australian citizenship after 4 years of Permanent Residency.

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1. Expert Guidance
  • Our team of experienced immigration professionals will guide you through every step of the 482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visa application process.
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  • We provide tailored assistance to highlight your unique qualifications and ensure your application standard out.
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  • With a high success rate in securing 482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visas for our clients, we are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals
Destinations

Immigration Programs

United States

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
  • EB-2 National Interest Waiver Visa
  • EB-3 Skilled / Unskilled Visa
  • EB-5 Investor Visa
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