TSS 482 Visa is the short name provided by the Department of Home Affairs. TSS 482 Visa refers to the Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 visa program. The program was introduced as a replacement to the long standing subclass 457 Temporary Skilled Work visa program
As the name suggests, the TSS visa is a skilled temporary visa. Visa holders can live and work in Australia for the duration of the visa period. The application process has three stages:
We assist employers and visa applicants with each stage of the TSS visa program. Please contact us for an initial consultation and we can assess eligibility and discuss key requirements before proceeding with the application process.
It is therefore more important than ever to ensure all documents and information are gathered and supplied at the time of lodgement. In particular, we have seen applications completed by employers where the labour market testing (LMT) requirements had not been addressed to the very specific requirements. This can be very costly as the generally the only remedy to nominations refused under LMT requirements is to recomplete LMT and relodge the nomination with additional government fees being outlaid.
If you believe you qualify for the above visa and want some further information and assistance, please contact us via our online enquiry form.