work visa

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (medium term) (subclass 482)

The medium-term stream is for an employer, which allows them to hire skilled labour from outside the country to cover the labour shortages for up to 4 years. The employee will get the benefit of applying for permanent residency of Australia after three years. There are three steps involved in applying for this Visa application:
  1. Business Sponsorship Application.
  2.  Nomination Application.
  3.  Visa Application

Criteria for applying Medium Term 482

  • The occupation for which Visa application is filled must come under medium- or long-term strategic Occupation list.
  • An applicant must have at least two years of experience in the nominated field.
  • Applicant must be nominated by an approved sponsor.
  • Vocational English is must.
  • Labour marketing test needs to be conducted.