TSS 482 visa Short Term Stream

The TSS 482 visa short term stream (temporary skill shortage subclass 482) is a temporary work visa enabling the visa holder to work in Australia for 2 years, with the possibility of extending once, for an additional 2 years.

Employers can sponsor overseas skilled workers for up to two years which can be repeated. Employers can only nominate positions listed in the Short Term Skilled Occupation List.

There are ways for an employer to sponsor a 482 short term visa holder for permanent residency through Regional Skilled Migration Sponsorship.

The term of the TSS 482 short term visa can be extended to four years if an International Trade Obligation applies.

English language requirements for the TSS 482 short term stream are the same as the medium term stream. For the 482 visa, this is the equivalent to an IELTS score of 5. The English language requirement does not apply if the candidate holds a passport issued by the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada or the United States or if the nominee has had 5 or more years of secondary of tertiary education conducted in English.

The government’s visa fee is from AUD 1,265.

Three quarters of short term TSS visas are processed in 5 weeks while 90% are processed in 8 weeks

Short Term Skilled Occupation List
Item	Occupation	ANZSCO code	Assessing authority	Type of assessment
1	automotive electrician	321111	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
2	baker	351111	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
3	cabinetmaker	394111	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
4	carpenter	331212	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
5	carpenter and joiner	331211	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
6	chef	351311	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
7	cook	351411	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
8	diesel motor mechanic	321212	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
9	electrician (general)	341111	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
10	electrician (special class)	341112	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
11	fitter (general)	323211	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
12	fitter and turner	323212	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
13	fitter‑welder	323213	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
14	joiner	331213	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
15	metal fabricator	322311	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
16	metal fitters and machinists (nec)	323299	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
17	metal machinist (first class)	323214	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
18	motor mechanic (general)	321211	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
19	panelbeater	324111	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
20	pastrycook	351112	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
21	program or project administrator	511112	VETASSESS	Skills Assessment for General Professional Occupations
22	sheetmetal trades worker	322211	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
23	specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop	139999	VETASSESS	Skills Assessment for General Professional Occupations
24	toolmaker	323412	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.
25	welder (first class)	322313	TRA	(a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment.

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