SUBCLASS 482 TSS VISA APPLICATION - EMPLOYEE SPONSORED VISA

The application for the employer sponsored visa subclass 482 (TSS) visa may be lodged by the prospective employee. This application can be lodged at any time after lodgement of the nomination and within 12 months of approval of the nomination application. To be successful, the application must demonstrate that the employee:

• Has at least 2 years working experience in the nominated occupation, or a related field noting that this is a time of decision requirement and can be met at any time before a decision on the visa application
• Has the necessary formal qualifications, or work experience in lieu of qualifications, for the role as described by the Australian New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
• If applicable, depending on the nominated occupation and passport of the applicant, have, or have applied for a formal skills assessment.
• Meets the TSS visa English language requirements – for example STSOL occupations overall 5 in IELTS, no individual score less than 4.5; MLTSSL occupations overall 5 in IELTS, no individual score less than 5
• Meet character requirements and provide police certificates from all countries you have lived in for more than 12 months in last 10 years
• Meets TSS visa health requirements
• Hold suitable health insurance.

CONDITIONS

• The duration of the subclass 482 visa is dependent on whether it is contained in either the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• For occupations listed on the STSOL, the maximum duration of the 482 visa is 2 years, with the possibility of renewing for a further 2 years in Australia, or outside of Australia if seeking a 3rd TSS visa.
• Occupations on the MLTSSL are eligible for subclass 482 visas up to 4 years.
• Your subclass 482 TSS visa also attaches a condition limiting work only for the last nominating employer in the nominated occupation unless it is a prescribed occupation (eg CEO; Doctor). Under DIBP policy, you have 60 days after ceasing work to lodge a new nomination or face potential visa cancellation.

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