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Subclass 482

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Independent Skilled Pathway

For applicants competing on points without state, employer or family sponsorship.

Duration

1 to 4 Years (depending on stream)

Visa Charge

From $1,455 AUD (Short) / $3,035 AUD (Medium)

Application Location

Onshore or Offshore

Pathway Overview

An employer-sponsored visa that enables employers to address labor shortages by bringing in genuine skilled workers where they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian worker. It consists of Short-term, Medium-term, and Labor Agreement streams.

Pathway Key Benefits

Work in Australia for your sponsoring employer
Bring your immediate family members (who will have unrestricted work rights)
Pathway to Permanent Residency (subclass 186) under the TRT stream
No age limit applies for the 482 visa itself

Eligibility Checklist

Please review the mandatory eligibility criteria determined by the Department of Home Affairs.

1
Be nominated by an approved standard business sponsor
2
Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
3
Meet English language requirements
4
Have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
5
Pass the Labor Market Testing (LMT) requirements unless exempt

Application Steps

Stage 1

1

Employer lodges an application to become a Standard Business Sponsor

Stage 2

2

Employer lodges a Nomination application for the specific occupation and candidate

Stage 3

3

Candidate lodges the Subclass 482 visa application

Stage 4

4

Provide health exams, character certificates, and qualifications checks

Stage 5

5

Visa grant allows candidate to begin working for the sponsor

Secure Portal

Lodge Advisory Inquiry

Send your profile details directly to our migration team. Your inquiry will be logged directly into our administrative database for consultation planning.

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