Temporary Skill Shortage Visa ( Australia )
Visa 482 Streams
When you apply for visa 482, you have to select which stream is more suitable for you:
- Short-term stream. With a short-term stream visa, you can work in Australia for up to 2 years, or four depending on your situation.
- Medium-term stream.The medium-term stream will allow you to stay and work in Australia for up to 4 years and you may apply for permanent residence if you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Labour agreement stream. You can apply for the labour agreement stream if your sponsor is a part of the labour agreements. The labour agreements represent an accord between Australian employers and the Australian government that allows businesses to bring workers to Australia according to the specific labour agreements.
Eligibility Criteria for a Visa 482
Here are the eligibility criteria for a 482 visa:
- You are nominated for a job position by an eligible employer.
- You are employed in your nominated profession and worked for your nominator.
- You worked in your nominated occupation for at least 2 years before applying for a 482 visa.
- For a short-term stream:
- Your employer nominated you for a position in the short-term skilled occupation list- STSOL
- For a medium-term stream:
- You must be nominated for a profession in the medium-skilled occupation list- MLTSSL
- For a labour agreement stream:
- Your occupation must be included in the labour agreements between the Government of Australia and your sponsor.
- Your sponsor must be a part of the labour agreements.
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482 Visa Checklist
You need to assemble a number of documents for your 482 visa application:
- Passport and ID. You must have a valid passport when you apply for a visa 482, and provide other identification documents that the Department of Home Affairs requires (ID card, marriage certificate, etc.).
- Experience and qualifications. You have to submit documents that prove your experience, skills and qualifications. You can submit proof of licensing or registration, relevant certificates and awards, previous employer references, your resume and so on.
- Skills assessment documents.Depending on your visa stream, you may be required to submit a skill assessment report. If this is obligatory, you must attach it to your visa application or you won’t be granted a visa- you must confirm this requirement beforehand with the Immigration office.
- Proof of English proficiency. You have to provide evidence that you meet the minimum requirements for English language proficiency.
- Health insurance. You must have valid health insurance during the time you will be staying in Australia.
- Evidence of your good character.To prove you are of good character submit form 80 and form 1221 along with other documents, i.e., police certificates.
- Documents for your partner. In case you are applying with your partner for a visa 482, then you have to submit their identification documents, your marriage license or proof of registered relationship. Your partner must also meet the character requirements.
- Documents for your minor children. For your minor children, you have to submit their birth certificate, copies of their passport and any similar documents. You must also fill in and provide form 1229 for parental consent, a statutory declaration or provide other forms of consent.
Documents for your adult dependent child. If you apply with children over 18 that are dependent on you, you must provide their identification documents, character documents, form 47, and any other proof of dependency
Service Process
Apply for a visa 482 by following these instructions:
• IELTS required is 5.5 ( not less than 5)
• You can apply for chef/ cook / caregiver etc.
• Skill assessment is required
• Visa will be lodged after all documentations and sponsorship agreement.
• Complete Application Processing
• Guidance for Professional Registration Application
• Forms, Documentation & application Filing
• Updates & Follow-up with the relevant departments if required, till the decision is received
• Visa Interview Preparation – if required
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