482 visa Medium stream

The TSS 482 Medium term stream enables employers to nominate a position and sponsor an overseas skilled worker for up to 4 years – which can be repeated. Skilled workers applying for the subclass 482 visa must have an occupation listed on the Medium Long Term Strategic List.

The TSS 482 medium term stream also offers a pathway to permanent residency. Employers can sponsor an employee for permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa or the Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (subclass 187) visa.

English language requirements for the TSS 482 medium term stream are the same as the short 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 AUD2,645

Processing times for medium term 482 visa applications is between 1 to 2 months.

The Medium to Long Term Skilled Occupation List