Temporary Skill Shortage Visas (482 visas)

Introduction The Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) Visa (TSS Visa) is a new stream introduced as part of Australia’s reformed skilled migration scheme. It has now fully replaced the Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa program (457 visa), which is closed for new applications. Features of the TSS Visa The TSS visa stream helps employers address genuine skills shortages in the Australian labour market. It enables employers to bring skilled workers into Australia through sponsorship when they cannot source the workers they need locally. Family Members Each visa stream allows applicants to include eligible family members. These are defined as a partner – married or de facto...

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