Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS Subclass 482 )
TSS VISA ( Temporary Work Skilled Visa )Australia
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa allows employers to address labour shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers when suitably skilled Australians are not available. This visa ensures that Australian workers are given priority, while enabling employers to use overseas talent to fill temporary skill gaps.
TSS visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams:
Short-term stream (ST)
This stream is available if your employer wishes to sponsor you as an overseas skilled worker on a temporary basis in occupations listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) for a TSS visa. You can refer to the official list of eligible skilled occupations.
This stream can be used to fill positions for a maximum of the period specified under the TSS visa conditions.
- Two years or
- Four years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies.
Medium-term stream
This stream is available if your employer wishes to sponsor you as an overseas skilled worker for up to four years in occupations listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) for a TSS visa.
Labour agreement stream
This stream is available only if the Australian employer sponsoring you has a labour agreement with the Department of Home Affairs. Labour agreements involve specific requirements and detailed processes.
If your employer wishes to sponsor you under this stream, our Immigration Lawyer can assess your eligibility and guide both you and your potential employer through the necessary requirements and procedures.
Requirement: Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS Subclass 187)
Requirement: Skilled Regional Provisional Visa – 489
- Have been nominated for a position by an approved sponsor and that nomination has been approved – see Sponsors
- Meet any required skills and qualifications requirements including completing any skills assessments required
- Meet English language requirements
- If in Australia, hold a substantive visa, a subclass 010 (Bridging A) visa, a subclass 020 (Bridging B) visa or a Subclass 030 (Bridging C) visa
- Have substantially complied with any conditions that apply or applied to your last visa
- Meet health and character requirements
- Meet the requirements of the stream in which you apply.
How Can Immigration Global Network Help You?
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For entrepreneurs, we offer comprehensive assistance, including:
Preparation of a Strategic Business Plan
Preparation of a Financial Plan
Strategy and Forecasting
Testing the Local Labour Market
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