TSS (Temporary Skill Shortage) Visa Subclass 482

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The abolishing of the 457 visa in march 2018 has led to the introduction of the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa.

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Employers will need to apply for approval as a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) which usually lasts for 5 years.

Businesses already approved with an SBS in place, may continue to use this for the TSS visa.

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Criteria:

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Company sponsorship has 3 components:

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1. Sponsorship:

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Gaining approval as a business sponsor requires the business to prove:

• The business is a lawfully operating business,

• The business has the financial capability to meet its sponsorship obligation,

• The business has continued to meet the training obligations (if the business has previously been approved for SBS)

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2. TSS Nomination:

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Employers need to chose one of the TSS application streams:

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2.1. Short term stream:

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Under this stream:

• The nominated occupation must be on the Short-Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL),

• Applicants must show that they are Genuine Temporary Entrants,

• The validity of the visa is for either 1 or 2 years (unless an International Trade Obligation applies),

• Option to renew onshore once,

• Limited pathways for employer sponsored PR.

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2.2 Medium term stream:

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Under the medium-term stream:

• The occupation must be on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL),

• Validity of the visa can be for 1, 2, 3 or 4 years,

• The visa can be renewed and applicants could be eligible for permanent employer sponsored visas.

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2.3. Labor Agreements:

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For employers who have negotiated a labour agreement with the Australian Government.

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3. TSS Visa

The employee would then apply for a visa to work in Australia in the nominated position. (And meet all Dept of Home Affairs requirements.)