Temp Skilled Shortage 482

Short-term stream

Labour Agreement stream

Short-term stream

For occupations on the Short-term Occupation List

Medium-term stream

Labour Agreement stream

Short-term stream

for occupations on the Medium and Long-term Occupation List or the Regional Occupations List
pathway to permanent residence after 3 years

Labour Agreement stream

Labour Agreement stream

Labour Agreement stream

standard visa programs are not available, for example, because of an applicant’s low English proficiency
employer must first negotiate a labour agreement with Commonwealth/state government
terms and conditions of the labour agreement are flexible and negotiable, allowing for concessions and lower visa requirements

Eligibility (Employer)

Eligibility (Applicant)

Eligibility (Applicant)

Be a lawfully operating business with no adverse information unless exempt

Become a business sponsor

Demonstrate a genuine need for a full-time position

Nominated occupation meets caveats requirements (if applicable)

Establish the position cannot be filled by an Australian citizen or permanent resident through Labour Market Testing (the position must be advertised strictly in accordance with migration law)

Pay the nominee (applicant) at least annual market salary rate (AMSR) which cannot be lower than: $70,000 + superannuation

caveats if applicable

Ensure the employment conditions that will apply to the nominee are not less favourable than those that apply/would apply to an Australian worker performing equivalent work at the same location.

Pay Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy

Eligibility (Applicant)

Eligibility (Applicant)

Eligibility (Applicant)

The nominated occupation is on the Occupation List for Subclass 482 visa

No age limit

Have at least 2 years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience in the nominated occupation (please note higher experience, such as 12 months of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the nominated occupation in the last 3 years, is required for certain occupations by skills assessing authorities)

Have relevant qualification and registration/licence (if applicable)

Meet health and character requirements

Meet English language requirements unless exempt (please note certain occupations, such as Accountant, are required to have a higher level of English proficiency)

Obtain a positive skills assessment (if applicable)

Convincingly demonstrate you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) that only intends to stay in Australia temporarily

Arrange health insurance for time in Australia