482 Visa Processing Times Drastically Reduced

How can 482 Visa Processing Times be reduced?

The subclass 482 visa was introduced on 18 March 2018. It is a temporary visa where employers in Australia sponsor a skilled worker to come and work in their organization. The processing time of this visa is less than most permanent visas. Here, let us talk about how the 482 Visa Processing Time can be reduced.

Apart from the processing time taken by the department, applicants have to spend heaps of time on preparing for the applications including sponsorship application, nomination application and visa application. A well-prepared sponsorship, nomination and visa application can save lot of time. Things that we can save time on are:

• Doing Labour Market testing (if required) in advance

• Lodge Sponsorship, nomination and visa applications together

• Lodging a Decision Ready application

TSS 482 visa processing times:

You can apply for 482 visas under different streams. 482 processing time depends on the stream under which it applied.

75% of applications processed:

-         Short-term stream – 5 months

-         Medium-term stream – 4 months

-         Labour agreement stream – 6 months

-         Sponsorship – 26 days

-         Nomination – 85 days

90 % of applications processed

-         Short-term stream – 9 months

-         Medium-term stream – 8 months

-         Labour Agreement stream – 9 months

-         Sponsorship – 64 days

-         Nomination – 6 months

What are the eligibility requirements to apply for a Temporary skill shortage visa 482?

The general requirements are:

• Your occupation should be on the consolidated skilled occupations list

• Australian employer nominates you for a job position to work for them

• If you have qualifications and relevant skills for your occupation

• You should have at least two years of work experience in your occupation

• If you have vocational English language ability

• You should satisfy DHA requirements for good character and health

• You should have a substantive visa or a bridging visa A, B or C if you are in Australia.

What are the general requirements for employers to apply for a TSS visa 482?

Employers sponsor foreign nationals to work in Australia are required to:

• Be a lawfully operating business

• Should not have any wrong information against the business

• Should nominate a job position that is full-time and genuine for the national worker

• Satisfy the requirements like salary and employment condition

• If required should provide evidence of Labour Market Testing

How to apply for a TSS 482 visa?

#1: Check that your occupation in on the consolidated skilled occupation lists

#2: Make sure to meet all the eligibility requirements

• Should have English language knowledge

• Arrange to have health insurance during your stay in Australia

• Meet the character and health checks that is required for Australian visa applicants

#3: Find an Australia Employer who is willing to sponsor a job position and can complete the employer sponsorship application online through the department of home affairs (DHA).

#4: Get an employer nomination

Once you find an employer make sure that they nominate you for the TSS visa and complete the employer nomination application online through the DHA.

# 5: Apply for the TSS visa

If the employer submitted the nomination application, you should apply for the 457 visa online through the DHA.

#6: Wait for a decision

DHS takes several months to make a decision on your visa application. The processing time for the TSS visa is roughly 4 to 9 months.

Receive your visa and start working!

By these steps, you can reduce the 482 visa processing time. If your application is approved, receive your visa and start work in Australia.