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TSS 482, 494, ENS(186) Visas
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Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482:
An Overview of Australia’s New Skilled Migration Approach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7xBUlPJ4c8&t=5s
Overview of the 482 Visa
The 482 Visa, also known as the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa, allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia for an approved employer. This visa is designed to fill labor shortages in various occupations.
Key Features
Visa Streams
The 482 Visa has three main streams:
| Stream | Description | Salary Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Skills Stream | For highly skilled professionals in specific occupations. | Ask us about the current rate |
| Core Skills Stream | For skilled workers in occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). | Ask us about the current rate |
| Labour Agreement Stream | For employers with a labor agreement to sponsor overseas workers. | Varies by agreement |
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 482 Visa, applicants must:
- Be nominated by an approved employer.
- Have relevant work experience (at least one year).
- Meet English language proficiency requirements.
- Pass health and character checks.
Transition to Skills in Demand Visa
As of December 7, 2024, the 482 Visa has been replaced by the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa. This new visa aims to address current labor shortages with improved eligibility criteria and processing times.
Differences Between TSS and SID
1. Visa Streams
The SID visa introduces three distinct streams, replacing the previous Short-term and Medium-term streams of the TSS visa:
- Specialist Skills Stream: For high-salary roles in any ANZSCO occupation, excluding those in ANZSCO Major Groups 3, 7, and 8.
- Core Skills Stream: For occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
- Labour Agreement Stream: Carried over from the TSS visa.
2. Occupation Lists
The introduction of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) consolidates multiple occupation lists into a single framework. It covers 456 occupations across critical sectors. This removes 125 occupations from the previous TSS lists. However, it also includes 16 new or changed ANZSCO occupations.
3. Work Experience Requirements
The SID visa reduces the required work experience from two years to one year of full-time or equivalent work experience in the past five years.
4. Income Thresholds
The Core Skills Income Threshold replaces the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for the Core Skills stream. Additionally, the Specialist Skills stream introduces a higher threshold.
5. English Language Requirements
The SID visa standardises English language requirements across both Specialist and Core Skills streams, requiring an IELTS score of 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in each band). This is consistent with the previous Medium-term stream of the TSS visa.
6. Caveats
The number of caveats has been reduced from 26 to 14, with some removed or combined to reflect changes in income thresholds and regional requirements
The 482 Visa was a crucial pathway for skilled migration, and the transition to the SID Visa reflects ongoing changes in Australia’s immigration strategy.
How to apply?
There are 3 steps to the application process.
Step 1 – Standard business sponsorship
A business must become approved as a Standard Business Sponsor in order to employ a TSS visa holder. To obtain a Standard Business Sponsorship agreement, the business must demonstrate lawful and active operation in Australia. This includes identifying the correct ABN to apply under, registering the business name, supplying Business Activity Statements (BAS) and financial statements, as well as showing a commitment to training Australian citizens and permanent residents and compliance with workplace and other Australian laws.
Step 2 – Nomination
Following the SBS application, an employer must nominate a position within their business as one which must be filled by an overseas citizen. As part of this step, there are various requirements to be met:
Labour Market Testing:
To nominate an employee for a 482 visa, a business must demonstrate that they have tested the labour market. Labour market testing includes demonstrating that the business unsuccessfully advertised for the nominated position. Evidence will need to be supplied as part of the application and the evidentiary requirements are very specific. In most cases, two advertisements placed within the last 4 months for a minimum period of 28 days will be acceptable, however there are instances when this will not be sufficient, and alternative evidence is required. Further, there are exemptions to this requirement in some instances.
Salary Level:
The salary for the nominated position must meet two (2) requirements.
- the remuneration must be above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). This threshold is set each year and superannuation.
- the proposed salary must be within the market rate for the role. This ensures that the applicant will be paid in line with Australian employees in comparable roles.
Training Levy
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy is to be paid at nomination stage.
This charge will be calculated according to the number of years for which the visa is required, and according to the size of the business.
Step 3 – Visa application
Step three of the process is the visa application itself, at which time the nominee must demonstrate that they meet the requisite skill level for their occupation, as well as health and character requirements.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 494
The subclass 494 visa is a provisional residency visa available to skilled workers Australia. It is available both to skilled workers who are already living and working in Australia as temporary residents, and to skilled workers living outside Australia.
To be eligible for this visa, a worker must be skilled in an occupation on the Regional Occupation List and be nominated by an employer in a designated regional area.
THIS VISA ALLOWS YOU TO:
If the visa holder maintains the nominated employment within the designated regional area, they can remain in Australia for up to five years, with a permanent residency pathway available after three years. [Dependent family members may be included and must also live, work and study in a designated regional area.]
WHO CAN APPLY?
Skilled workers with an occupation on the Regional Occupation List can apply for these visa provided they nominated by an employer. Must be the holder of a substantive visa, or a bridging visa A, B or C to make a valid application within Australia.
TO QUALIFY:
In order to be eligible for a 494 visa, primary applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be between the ages of 18 and 44
Have competent English or higher, and their dependent family members over 18 years of age have at least Functional English
Hold a positive skill assessment in the nominated occupation
Have at least 3 years of relevant skilled work experience
Meet health and character requirements
STEPS TO APPLY
An employer nomination must be lodged on behalf of an applicant before a visa application can be made. This nomination will outline the nominated occupation, terms and conditions of employment, and the financial viability of the nominating business. Employers must also detail how the position came to be available and justify the need to nominate the applicant. The nomination must also be accompanied by the Skilling Australia Fund levy. Then a visa application can then be submitted.
Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 (ENS)
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) [subclass 186] visas, are permanent residency visas for skilled workers. They are available both to applicants who are already living and working in Australia as temporary residents, and to those living outside Australia. To be eligible for this visa, a skilled individual must be nominated by an Australian Employer.
THE VISA ALLOWS:
Australian permanent residency visa with no conditions. You can live and work wherever they like in Australia. The visa is granted based on the holder being skilled in a specific occupation, but once granted, the visa doesn’t require you to seek or maintain employment in this occupation. Dependent family members may be included.
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