Sponsorship Visa for Work (TSS Visa)
On 18 April 2017, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister of Australia and the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection jointly announced that the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457 visa) will be abolished and replaced with the completely new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa which will support businesses in addressing genuine skill shortages.
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
TSS visa allows employers to address labor shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot hire an appropriately skilled Australian. TSS visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams:
- the Short-Term stream
- the Medium-Term stream
- the Labour Agreement stream
Steps for TSS visa
Temporary Skill Shortage visa required to complete three – steps:
Step 1: a sponsorship application by the employer
Step 2: a nomination application by the employer
Step 3: a visa application by applicant
Visa requirements</3>
| Short Term Stream | Medium Term Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) | Medium and Long term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL) |
| Visa Duration | Up to 2 years (can extend another 2 years) | Up to 4 years |
| GTE Requirement | YES | No |
| IELTS Requirement | 5.0(each 4.5) | 5.0 each |
| Work Experience | 2 years relevant work experience required | 2 years relevant work experience required |
| Pathway to Permanent Visa | No | Yes (Can apply ENS / RSMS after 3 years ) |
| Age | No age limits | No age limits |
*Terms and Condition Apply.
Visa Fee
| Visa subclass | Short Term Stream | Medium Term Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Base application charge | $1,175 | $2,455 |
| Additional applicant charge 18 and over |
$1,175 | $2,455 |
| Additional applicant charge under 18 | $295 | $615 |
| Subsequent temporary application charge | $700 | $700 |
*Terms and Condition Apply.
What is the Employer Nomination Scheme?
The ENS visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers. It enables the applicant to work in Australia under one of three streams:
- the Short-Term stream
- the Medium-Terms stream
- the Labour Agreement stream
Temporary Residence Transition stream
is for subclass 482 TSS visa holders who have worked for three years and would like to work as a permanent position in the same occupation (MLTSSL) while holding a subclass TSS visa.
Direct Entry stream
is for skilled workers who have been nominated by their employer under the Direct Entry stream and it requires at least 3 years relevant work experience in nominated occupation.
Visa Duration
- Permanent
Visa Fee
| Visa subclass | Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) |
|---|---|
| Base application charge | $3,375 |
| Non-internet application charge | N/A |
| Additional applicant 18 and over |
$1,875 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $940 |
*Terms and Condition Apply.
Regional Sponsored Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS)
What is Regional Sponsored Skilled Migration Scheme?
RSMS is a permanent visa for skilled workers who got a job offer in a regional area which requires works in that area at least 2 years.
Visa Duration
- Permanent
Available Area
| Regional Australia/low population growth metropolitan areas | Postcodes inclusive |
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| Australian Capital Territory |
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| New South Wales (Excluding Sydney Newcastle and Wollongong) |
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| Norfolk Island |
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| Northern Territory |
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| Queensland (Excluding the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast) |
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| South Australia |
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| Tasmania |
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| Victoria (Excluding Melbourne Metropolitan Area) |
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| Western Australia (Excluding Perth and surrounding area) |
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Visa Fee
| Visa subclass | Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187) |
|---|---|
| Base application charge | $3,755 |
| Non-internet application charge | N/A |
| Additional applicant 18 and over |
$1,875 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $940 |
*Terms and Condition Apply.
