Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 / 186)
Work in Australia with employer sponsorship and build your PR pathway
Overview
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa Subclass 482, also known as the Skills in Demand Visa, allows skilled workers to work in Australia for an approved employer who cannot find a suitably qualified Australian worker.
This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency (PR) for many occupations in demand especially through the Medium-Term and Labour Agreement Streams.
Visa Streams
🟩 Short-Term Stream
Valid up to 2 years (renewable once)
Occupation must be on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
PR not available directly from this stream
🟦 Medium-Term Stream
Valid for up to 4 years
Occupation must be on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Provides a direct PR pathway through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme
🟧 Labour Agreement Stream
For employers with a Labour Agreement approved by the government
Tailored for specific industries with skill shortages (e.g., hospitality, trade, care sectors)
Often includes PR transition options
Key Benefits
Work full-time in Australia for a sponsoring employer
Bring your partner and children
Gain Australian work experience
Access PR pathway through Subclass 186 or 191
Live and work in regional or metro areas (depending on sponsor)
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Subclass 482 Visa, you must:
Be sponsored by an approved employer
Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
Possess at least 2 years of work experience in your nominated occupation
Meet English language requirements
Hold necessary skills and qualifications
Meet health and character standards
Application Process
Employer applies for Sponsorship & Nomination approval
Employee submits 482 visa application
Complete health and character checks
Wait for visa grant decision
Begin work and accumulate PR-qualifying experience
Visa Cost and Processing Time
Stream | Application Fee (AUD) | Processing Time (Approx.) |
Short-Term Stream | From $1,455 | 4–6 months |
Medium-Term Stream | From $3,035 | 5–7 months |
Labour Agreement Stream | From $3,035 | 6–9 months |
Processing times vary depending on the occupation, nationality, and employer compliance history.
Pathway to PR
Most 482 visa holders transition to Permanent Residency (PR) through:
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – after 2 years of full-time work
Regional PR (Subclass 191) – for regional sponsorships
Why Apply Through
Norris Chau Migration&Education?
At Norris Chau Migration & Education Centre, our Registered Migration Agents (MARN) have extensive experience with employer sponsorships, labour agreements, and PR transitions.We help both employers and employees through every stage from sponsorship approval to PR application.
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