🏢 Find a Migration Agent for TSS Employer Sponsored 482
The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill positions they cannot fill with local workers. It is employer-sponsored and occupation-specific, and can be a pathway to permanent residence through the Subclass 186 (ENS) visa.
The 482 is a two-step process — the employer must be an approved sponsor, and the nomination must satisfy DHA that the position is genuine and the worker is suitably qualified. A MARA agent guides both employer and employee through the application, reducing the risk of nominee refusal.
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AustraliaAustraliaAustraliaTSS Employer Sponsored 482 — Frequently asked questions
Can my employer sponsor me for a 482 visa?+
Your employer must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) or become one as part of your application. The business must be operating lawfully in Australia, have no adverse immigration history, and demonstrate a genuine need for the position. A MARA agent helps the employer complete the SBS application and ensures the sponsorship obligations are understood.
What is the Skills in Demand (SID) visa replacing the 482?+
From late 2024, the Skills in Demand (SID) visa is replacing the 482 for new applications in most streams. It maintains the employer sponsorship model but introduces three streams (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Essential Skills) with different requirements. A migration agent can advise which stream you qualify for under the new system.
Can the 482 lead to permanent residency?+
Yes — via the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 visa. After working for your sponsoring employer for 2–3 years in an eligible occupation, you may qualify for the 186 PR visa (transitional stream). This is one of the most common employer-sponsored pathways to permanent residence.
What is the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy?+
Employers who sponsor workers under the 482 must pay a SAF levy contribution. The amount depends on business turnover and the duration of the visa. For small businesses (under $10M turnover), the levy is $1,200 per year of sponsorship. For larger businesses it is $1,800 per year. The levy helps fund training for Australian workers.
Can I change employers on a 482 visa?+
You are tied to your sponsoring employer on a 482 visa. To work for a different employer, they must apply to sponsor you. There is a 60-day period of grace if you cease your employment, during which you can find a new sponsor, apply for another visa, or make arrangements to depart. A MARA agent can help you navigate a change of employer.