17 Mar How To Renew A 482 Visa
Labour Agreement TSS 482 Visa – Under this program, Australian employers can hire overseas skilled workers in line with the commonwealth agreement.
How can I renew a 482 Visa?
The good thing about this visa is that you can re-apply several times if the conditions are met, as there is no limitation as to how many times one can renew a 482 Visa. For medium-term and labour agreement visas, you may lodge your application offshore or onshore in Australia. For a short-term stream, you may apply offshore.
For visa holders granted under the occupations on the Short-Term Skills Occupation List (STSOL), the visa holder can re-apply for a further two (2) year 482 TSS Visa.
For those visa holders under the occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), the visa holder may renew for a further four (4) years.
Renew 482 Visa or Transition to Permanent Residency?
Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), the visa holder can also transition to permanent residency through the Employer-Sponsored Temporary Transition Stream (ENS/RSMS) provided that the 482 TSS visa holder have worked for the same employer for three (3) years under the 482 TSS visa and have worked in the same occupation for three (3) years on that visa, have at least competent English (ELTS 6 in each band or equivalent) – certain exemptions apply, and the 482 TSS visa holder is under 45 years old at the time of applying for permanent residency.
It is important to note, however, that even though it is required that the applicant is under 45 at the time when applying for permanent residency through the transition stream, there is no age limit for application in the 482 TSS Visa in general. You can still apply for a 482 TSS visa even if you are 50 years old.
Given the work experience of two (2) years full time in the relevant occupation, fresh graduates (international Students) from Australian Universities are not eligible to apply for the 482 TSS visa but instead can opt to apply for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa for recent graduates under the Post-Study workstream and Graduate workstream.
Worldly Migration has a very competent team that has worked closely with Australian businesses and skilled workers in 482 TSS visa applications and grants. If you require more information and expert advise book a Consultation with a Registered Migration Agent today.
Find out more about the 482/TSS Nomination and Visa Applications here.
Read about the 457/482 Transition to PR Visa Applications here.
Written 17th March 2022 by:
Evan Bishop MARN 1679414
Owner / Employer Sponsored Visa Specialist – Worldly Migration
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author
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