Employer Sponsored Visas

TSS Visa (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa)- Subclass 482

The Australian companies were facing a scarcity of skilled workers. An essential visa category TSS Visa, also known as the Subclass 482 Visa, was applicable so that Skilled overseas workers can be sponsored by companies to fill vacancies when they cannot find an eligible Australian applicant. This way the visa satisfies instant labor requirements and creates opportunities for certain labor migrants to become residents eventually. For that, they provide employment sponsor visas to the workers.

Key Features of the TSS Visa:

Three streams of TSS Visas are available based on the occupation and period of employment needed:

1. Short-Term Stream: This stream is for the occupations found in the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). Skilled persons may get employment sponsor visas by businesses for a maximum of two years, and further extendable till two years.

2. Medium-Term Stream: This stream allows you to sponsor jobs on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupations List (ROL) for up to four years. After three years, a visa holder using this method might be qualified to submit an application for permanent residence.

3. Labor Agreement Stream: Employers who have a work agreement are eligible to use this stream. It addresses special labor needs and may include employment not listed on the STSOL or MLTSSL, according to the terms and conditions specified in the agreement.

Eligibility criteria for TSS Visa:

1. To secure an employment sponsor visa they need to secure the consent. This involves demonstrating that you are committed to using local workers and maintaining transparent work standards.

2. Must possess the education, experience, and certifications required for the employment sponsor visa in a selected field.

3. The English language criteria based on the occupation and stream, must be fulfilled.

4. It’s compulsory for the employer to pass the health and character criteria for them to get an employment sponsor visa.

Advantages of Skill Visa:

Filling major Skill shortages: To fix substantial skill shortages, the TSS Visa helped businesses to continue operations and boost growth.
Global Talent Access: By hiring top talent from around the world, employers were able to boost innovation and maintain their position as leaders in their respective industries and promote creativity.
Business Growth: Companies can increase their productivity, creativity, and ability to compete in the global market by hiring qualified individuals to fill important positions.

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457 Visa)

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457 Visa) , is also an important visa option for Australian companies to sponsor killed individuals from abroad , to fulfill the skill shortages. For those familiar with the 457 Visa systems, it is important to understand its design and its legacy given that it has since been replaced by the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482).

Key Features of the 457 Visa:

1.Employer Sponsorship: Australian companies were able to sponsor skilled individuals under the 457 Visa, for a maximum of four years.

2. Eligible Occupations: The only jobs that qualified were those that were on the CLESO (Combined List of Eligible Skilled Occupations).

3. Duration of Visa: Those on a visa may work for two years, with the possibility of an extension of up to four years for specific jobs.

4. Benefits:

· Apply in the designated role for the sponsoring company.

· Bring relatives who qualify to Australia.

· Free travel to and from Australia for the duration of the visa

· In certain circumstances, possible routes to permanent residency.

Eligibility:

1.Approved Business Sponsor: To get an employment sponsor visa you must be an approved business sponsor. This involved demonstrating a genuine need for the skilled worker and adherence to Australian employment laws and standards

2.Employee:

· They need to have all the required capabilities and qualifications to be able to carry out this job as specified.

· They are supposed to (meet) attain the ENGLISH LANGUAGE Proficiency requirements and for this matter, they are required to take the relevant tests.

· Moreover, they must fulfill the medical and character assessment requirements to get an employment sponsor visa.

Benefits of the 457 Visa include:

Filling significant Skill Gaps: The 457 Visa helped businesses close significant skill gaps, enabling them to continue operations and spur growth.
Global Talent Access: By hiring top talent from around the globe, employers were able to strengthen their position as leaders in their industry and promote creativity.
Long-Term Employment: The 457 Visa helped individuals and organizations establish long-term work relationships and provided a possible route to permanent residency.

Why choose ELL Consultancy:

Reduced Processing Times: We speed up the visa approval process by our simplified procedures and full preparation, ensuring low interruptions to the organization activities
Strategic Workforce Planning: we assist you in creating a strategic workforce planning plan.
Peace of Mind: You can concentrate on your main company operations knowing that your visa sponsorship requirements are being handled by professionals thanks to our experience and committed support.

If you are seeking an employment sponsor visa under the TSS Visa program or require any other help concerning employer-sponsored visas in Australia then our experts are here to help you. Get in touch with us right now to find out more about how our successful visa sponsorship programs may help your company expand and succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a PR on 482 Visa?

You may apply for PR, if you have held and worked on a 482 visa for at least two years.

Can a friend in Australia sponsor me?

No, your friend cannot sponsor you to come to Australia on an Employer Sponsored Visas.

What are the English language requirements for an Australian Visa?

It totally depends on the type of visa you have applied for. Tests like the PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, and Cambridge English are taken into consideration.

What if my visa is expiring in Australia?

An extension of a visa’s validity is not permitted by Australian immigration rules. You’ll need to apply for a new visa in order to remain in that country. Our team of experts can assist you by going over your visa alternatives.

With a tourist visa, how long can I stay in Australia?

With the help of tourist visit you can stay up to three, six, or twelve months, depending upon applicant’s circumstances and the purpose of the visit.