Temporary & Work Visas

Temporary & Work Visas (Subclasses 482, 485, 476, etc.)

This category covers various visas for temporary employment or post-study stay in Australia. The most common is the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (Subclass 482).

Visa Application Whole Process (TSS Visa Example)

1. Sponsorship: An Australian employer applies to become an Approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS).

2. Nomination: The employer nominates an occupation for the applicant, demonstrating they could not find a suitable Australian worker (Labour Market Testing is often required). The occupation must be on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.

3. Visa Application: The skilled worker applies for the TSS visa, proving they meet the skills, English, and experience requirements for the nominated position.

4. Grant: Await the visa grant, which allows the worker to work only for the sponsoring employer (with limited exceptions).

Where and How to Apply for Visa?

• Where: Applications are lodged online via ImmiAccount.

• How: The process is tripartite:

  1. Employer applies for Sponsorship (if not already an SBS).

  2. Employer applies for Nomination of the position.

  3. Employee applies for the Visa. All applications must be lodged online and linked together.

Necessary Documents (Key Examples)

• Skilled Worker:

  • Passport and identity documents.

  • Evidence of qualifications and work experience (references, CV).

  • English language test results (unless exempt).

  • Health and character documents.

• Employer (for Sponsorship/Nomination):

  • Evidence of legal operation and financial viability of the business.

  • Proof of Labour Market Testing (LMT) (e.g., job advertisements).

  • Contract of employment and evidence that the salary meets the required Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) and the Australian market salary rate.

  • Payment of the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy.

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