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Australia PR through the TSS / Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

Quick answer: Employer sponsorship is a reliable route to Australian permanent residence. You work in Australia on a subclass 482 visa (the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, replaced in December 2024 by the Skills in Demand visa), then your employer nominates you for PR under the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) once you meet the work-experience requirement.

Australia is one of the developed and renowned economies in the world, welcoming skilled workers of foreign origin to work and settle in their country. Australia has introduced a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa which provides employers to address labor shortages by hiring skilled workers where they cannot find a skilled Australian for the job.

TSS visa holders can work in Australia and it may create a pathway to Australia permanent residency. From 18 March 2018, the 457 visa was replaced with the TSS visa (Subclass 482).

TSS Visa 482 Streams

You must be sponsored by an approved business (SBS) or an overseas approved sponsor (OBS).

The Australia PR TSS Visa 482 Process

  1. Sponsorship Application: Employer must be a lawfully operating business, meet local labor and employment practices, and be viable to sponsor from overseas.

  2. Nomination Application: A nomination application for a skilled position by the employer.

  3. Visa Application: A visa application by the nominated employee.

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Frequently asked questions

What replaced the TSS 482 visa?

From 7 December 2024 the Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, keeping subclass number 482 with new streams based on salary and occupation.

How long before a 482 visa holder can apply for PR?

Under current settings, 482 holders generally need two years of work with their sponsoring employer before a Temporary Residence Transition nomination under subclass 186. Check Home Affairs for current rules.

Do I need skills assessment for employer-sponsored PR?

Often yes, depending on occupation and stream. English and experience requirements also apply.

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