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TSS Visa Australia

Temporary Skills Shortage Visa Australia

The Subclass 482 Visa, also known as the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa program, is a popular skilled visa program in Australia that allows businesses to sponsor eligible overseas workers for temporary positions. If your business is facing difficulty in securing skilled and experienced workers for particular positions, or if the pandemic has caused labour shortages, this visa program can provide a solution. The TSS Visa program is also an option for skilled professionals looking to work in Australia. It allows businesses to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill specific positions that cannot be filled by local workers. This program is designed to address the short-term labour needs of the business.

The Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa program in Australia allows businesses to sponsor eligible overseas workers for temporary positions. The visa allows the holder to stay and work in Australia for up to two years under the Short-term Stream or four years under the Medium-term Stream. Family members of the visa holder can also come to Australia to work or study and travel in and out of the country.

Businesses can make use of the TSS Visa program through the Standard Business Sponsorship or Accredited Sponsorship and then nominate an eligible candidate. Once the sponsorship and nomination are approved, the candidate can apply for the TSS Visa. Additionally, businesses can also engage TSS Visa holders through the Labour Agreement Stream and our migration agents can assist with the requirements for this process. To discuss how your business may be able to use the TSS Temporary Skills Shortage Visa Australia program for your particular skills needs, simply get in touch.

Temporary Skills Shortage Visa Australia | Visa Sponsorship

The Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa program in Australia has two streams: Short-term Stream and Medium-term Stream. Each stream allows for different visa periods to live and work in Australia. However, International Trade Obligations (ITO) and certain conditions for Hong Kong passport holders may apply, which may allow for longer visa periods. It may also be possible to apply for additional TSS Visas. Our migration agents can assist in determining if the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and occupation are eligible for the Short-term or Medium-term Stream visa according to the Government’s Skilled Occupation Lists.

What’s the process? | TSS Visa Australia

Firstly, your business will need to apply to the Department of Home Affairs to become an approved sponsor. Once you’ve obtained approval, your business can access a 5-year validity period to sponsor eligible applicants as required for roles that are difficult to fill locally.

There are two steps to applying for 482 Visa sponsorship for a skilled candidate – the company’s Nomination application and the employee’s Visa application. The business must make a Nomination application and meet several evidence requirements proving to the Australian Government that they have been unable to fill the nominated position locally. As part of your nomination application, you must prove that:

  • Your business is active and lawful
  • Your business has a genuine need for the position
  • You will pay the applicant a market salary rate
  • You will employ the individual in a skilled position that is eligible for the 186 Visa

Our migration agents can discuss how your business should provide evidence of Labour Market Testing and other requirements to support your claims in the very specific ways required by the Department of Home Affairs.

When applying for a Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa, the applicant must provide evidence of having the required skills and experience for the position as outlined by ANZSCO. In some cases, the applicant may need to take a skills assessment and English language test. To be eligible for the Short-term or Medium-term Stream TSS Visa, the applicant generally needs to have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in their nominated occupation or a related field. Our migration agents can assist the applicant in meeting the work experience requirements as assessed by the Government. The applicant can apply for the TSS Visa while inside or outside of Australia, but there are certain circumstances where the applicant must apply from outside Australia. TSS Visa holders must start their employment within 90 days of entering Australia if the visa is granted while the applicant is outside Australia, or within 90 days of the visa grant date if the applicant is in Australia at the time of the visa grant.

When sponsoring visa holders, a business needs to be aware of various obligations and conditions related to the visa. It’s also important to keep in mind that Government processing times can vary, depending on the time it takes to receive evidence related to the applicant’s health, character, and security requirements. Our migration agents can help you understand these requirements, and keep you informed about any complexities that may affect the visa process. They provide ongoing advice to help your business and employees navigate the process. Interstaff’s visa sponsorship management services can assist your business in understanding how the legislation applies to your migration needs.

How we can help | TSS Visa Australia

Interstaff has helped businesses sponsor work visa holders for their migration needs for over 35 years since 1988. We advise on how you can prepare the evidence requirements for your sponsorship and nomination applications and how your employees should proceed with their visa applications. We also provide ongoing advice to help your business and employees remain compliant with sponsorship obligations and visa conditions.

As part of our services, we also liaise between the applicant, employer and the Department of Home Affairs, Australian State or Territory Government agencies and any regional certifying bodies or skills assessment authorities on your behalf as required to progress your applications.

Businesses interested in understanding more about sponsoring visa holders are encouraged to contact our Registered Migration Agents servicing Perth, Melbourne and Sydney by calling 08 9221 3388 or +61 8 9221 3388 for International clients.

Interstaff also partners with businesses that can help you throughout the 457/482 TSS Temporary Skills Shortage Visa Australia application process. As TSS visa applicants may need to prove to the Australian Government that they have obtained suitable health insurance, 457/482 Visa Compared can help you compare different health insurance policies. Visit the 457/482 Visa Compared website.

Interstaff Immigration News and Insights

Check out the latest employer sponsored migration news and updates from Interstaff.

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482 Visa Sponsorship Demand and Trends | What Employers Should Know

482 Visa Sponsorship Demand and Trends | Interstaff   As Australia continues to navigate a tight labour market, the Department of Home Affairs’ Temporary Resident (Skilled) Report – 31 March 2025 offers several insights for employers sponsoring skilled migrants on a 482 Visa. The data reveals not only the scale… Read More »

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Visa Processing Times and Key Quarterly Migration Updates

Visa Processing Times Updates | Interstaff   On 6 June 2025, the Department of Home Affairs met with the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) for a quarterly stakeholder briefing, providing key updates on visa and citizenship processing across several programs. For both employers and visa holders, the information highlights recent… Read More »

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