Temporary Skill Shortage visa

Subclass 482

Subclass 482

This Temporary Work-Permit Visa

lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.

Short-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labor shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labor shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Labor agreement stream

This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labor Agreement. It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. Labor agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.

Subsequent entrant

This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and TSS visa holders who are applying separately for their TSS visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or TSS visa holder in Australia.