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Temporary Skill Shortage
Visa (Subclass 482)
The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers when qualified local workers are unavailable. This employer-sponsored visa helps businesses address genuine skill shortages while providing eligible overseas professionals with opportunities to live and work in Australia.
Our Australian registered migration agents assist employers and skilled workers with sponsorship approvals, employer nominations, visa applications, compliance obligations, and permanent residency planning through employer-sponsored pathways.
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Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
(Subclass 482) Overview
The Subclass 482 visa enables approved Australian employers to sponsor suitably skilled overseas workers to fill positions that cannot be filled by the local labour market.
Depending on the occupation and stream, eligible applicants may later become eligible for permanent residency through employer-sponsored migration pathways.
Common industries include:
- - Healthcare
- - Construction
- - Engineering
- - Hospitality
- - Information Technology
- - Trades
- - Education
- - Agriculture
- - Mining
- - Professional Services
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Eligibility Criteria for Visa 482
Applicants generally require:
- - An approved sponsoring employer
- - A nominated occupation
- - Relevant skills and qualifications
- - Required work experience
- - Competent English language ability
- - Health and character clearance
- - Genuine intention to undertake nominated employment
Who Can Apply for Subclass 482
Approved Australian employers seeking to sponsor skilled overseas workers, and suitably skilled applicants with a genuine nominated role, may pursue Subclass 482 when sponsorship, nomination, and personal eligibility align.
Queensland Employer Sponsored Visa Support
Employers and skilled workers across Queensland and Australia can plan sponsorship, nomination, and onward employer-sponsored pathways with structured Subclass 482 application support.
Application process
Application Process for Subclass 482
We manage a structured pathway from employer sponsorship and nomination through to visa grant, with compliance checks at every stage.
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Position nomination
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Eligibility assessment
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Document preparation
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Visa application lodgement
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Health and character requirements
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Department assessment
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Visa grant and employment commencement
Employer Sponsorship
Position Nomination
Skills & English
Visa Lodgement
Department Assessment
Planning and compliance
Subclass 482 Planning and Compliance Guidance
Plan timelines, costs, and evidence consistency before lodgement to reduce avoidable delays and refusal risks.
Indicative Timeline
- Employer sponsorship approval
- Nomination processing
- Visa application assessment
- Additional information requests where required
Cost Planning
- - Visa application charges
- - Employer nomination costs
- - Health examinations
- - Police clearances
- - Translation costs
- - Professional migration assistance
Compliance Module
- - Employer obligations
- - Visa holder responsibilities
- - Employment compliance
- - Document verification
- - Department communication
Trust and delivery
Why Clients Trust Our Employer Sponsored Visa Team
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Documents
Employer Sponsored Visa Checklist
- Passport
- Employment contract
- Employer nomination documents
- Qualifications
- Employment references
- Skills assessment where required
- English language test results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Police clearances
- Health examinations
Risk review
Common Refusal Risks for Subclass 482 Applications
- Occupation not meeting requirements
- Insufficient work experience
- Weak employment evidence
- Employer nomination issues
- English language deficiencies
- Health or character concerns
- Incorrect documentation
- Failure to satisfy visa criteria
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Our approach
Our Process: How We Manage Your Employer Sponsored Visa
Step 1: Eligibility assessment
Sponsor, nomination, and applicant profile review against occupation, stream, and timing requirements.
Step 2: Employer sponsorship review
We align sponsorship approvals, nomination evidence, and role documentation for a consistent employer file.
Step 3: Document preparation
Skills, English, employment history, and dependant documentation structured for decision-ready lodgement.
Step 4: Visa lodgement and compliance
Decision-ready lodgement support, condition briefing, and post-grant PR pathway planning where eligible.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
What is the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)?
The Subclass 482 visa allows approved Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill genuine labour shortages.
Can offshore applicants apply for a Subclass 482 visa?
Yes. Both offshore and eligible onshore applicants may apply if they meet the visa requirements.
Do I need an employer sponsor for a 482 visa?
Yes. An approved Australian employer must sponsor and nominate the position before the visa can be granted.
Can the Subclass 482 visa lead to permanent residency?
Yes. Many eligible applicants may later transition to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) or other eligible pathways.
Is a skills assessment required for a 482 visa?
Some occupations require a skills assessment, while others do not. Requirements depend on the nominated occupation and the applicant's circumstances.
What English test is accepted for the 482 visa?
Accepted English tests generally include IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, and Cambridge English, depending on the occupation and visa requirements.
Can I include my spouse and children in my 482 visa application?
Yes. Eligible family members can generally be included as dependent applicants.
Can I change employers while holding a 482 visa?
Yes, but specific migration rules apply. A new employer may need to become an approved sponsor and lodge a new nomination before employment can continue.
How long does a Subclass 482 visa take to process?
Processing times vary depending on the sponsorship, nomination, visa stream, document quality, and Department assessment.
Can a migration agent help with my employer-sponsored visa?
Yes. An Australian registered migration agent can assist employers and applicants with sponsorship approvals, nominations, visa applications, and compliance obligations.
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Ready to Apply for Temporary Skill Shortage Visa 482?
Whether you are an Australian employer looking to sponsor overseas talent or a skilled worker seeking employment opportunities in Australia, our registered migration agents can guide you through every stage of the Subclass 482 visa process.
Questions? Call +61 414 996 546 or email info@realmigration.com.au.