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Australia Subclass 482 TSS Visa 2026 – Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Employer-Sponsored Work Visa with PR Pathway

Australia Immigration

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The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa allows Australian employers to sponsor overseas workers when local talent is unavailable. With three streams offering 2-4 year stays and pathways to permanent residence through Subclass 186, the 482 visa is a strategic entry point for skilled professionals. For Indian workers with job offers from Australian employers, this visa provides immediate work authorization with long-term settlement potential.

TSS Visa Streams

Three streams exist: Short-term (2 years, limited renewal, occupations on STSOL), Medium-term (4 years, renewable, occupations on MLTSSL with PR pathway), and Labour Agreement (negotiated terms for industry agreements). Medium-term stream is most valuable—enabling transition to Subclass 186 permanent residence after 3 years with same employer.

Employer Sponsorship Requirements

Employers must be approved sponsors demonstrating: Lawful operating business, commitment to employing locals, genuine position need, and meeting training benchmarks. Employers apply for Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) before nominating workers. Sponsorship is employer-side—workers apply for visa after nomination approval.

Nomination and Visa Application

Process is three stages: 1) Employer sponsorship (SBS), 2) Nomination (employer nominates position and worker), 3) Visa application (worker applies). Each stage has separate fees and processing. Nomination must demonstrate genuine need, market salary rates, and that no suitable Australian worker is available.

PR Pathway: Transition to Subclass 186

Medium-term 482 holders can transition to permanent residence through Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream after 3 years with same employer. Requirements: Employed by same sponsor for 3 years, positive skills assessment, competent English, employer willing to sponsor for PR. This pathway avoids points-based competition.

6-18 Mo

Processing Time

98%

Success Rate

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Advantages

Key Benefits

2-4 years work authorization in Australia

Medium-term stream leads to permanent residence

Work for sponsoring employer in nominated occupation

Bring family members (spouse can work)

Travel in and out of Australia freely

Children can study

Access to Medicare (varies by country agreements)

Pathway to Subclass 186 PR after 3 years

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Job offer from approved Australian sponsor

Occupation on relevant skills list (STSOL or MLTSSL)

Positive skills assessment (if required for occupation)

Minimum 2 years relevant work experience

English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 overall, 4.5 each band minimum)

Meet health and character requirements

Adequate health insurance

Genuine temporary entrant (for short-term stream)

Documentation

Required Documents

  • Passport and identity documents
  • Skills assessment outcome (if required)
  • English test results (IELTS/PTE/OET)
  • Educational qualifications
  • Employment reference letters (2+ years experience)
  • Employment contract from sponsor
  • Health insurance evidence
  • Police clearances
  • Medical examination
  • Passport photos

Process

Step-by-Step Process

1

Secure Job Offer

Variable

Obtain genuine job offer from Australian employer willing to sponsor.

2

Employer Sponsorship

1-3 months

Employer applies for/maintains Standard Business Sponsorship approval.

3

Skills Assessment

4-12 weeks

Complete skills assessment if required for your occupation.

4

Nomination Lodgment

1-2 weeks

Employer lodges nomination for position. Pays nomination fee.

5

Nomination Processing

1-3 months

Department assesses nomination genuineness and salary.

6

Visa Application

2-4 weeks

Worker applies for 482 visa with supporting documents.

7

Health & Character

2-4 weeks

Complete medical examination and provide police clearances.

8

Visa Grant

1-4 months

Receive 482 visa grant and commence employment.

9

Work Period

2-4 years

Work with sponsor. After 3 years (medium-term), eligible for 186 TRT.

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