Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) Checklist
🇦🇺 Australia
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa for occupations on the relevant skilled occupation list.
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Education
Skills assessment
MandatoryA positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
You must have a skills assessment that is suitable for your nominated occupation.
Work Experience
Work experience
MandatoryAt least 1 year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation in the last 5 years.
You must have at least one year of post-qualification experience in your nominated occupation.
Language
English language
MandatoryVocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each band with overall 5.0) or a higher threshold for some streams.
You must have at least vocational English.
Job Offer
Sponsorship
MandatoryA nominated position with an approved Australian sponsor for an occupation on the Short-Term or Medium-Term Skilled Occupation List.
You must be sponsored by an approved business for a nominated occupation.
Health
Health and character
MandatoryMust meet health and character requirements, including health insurance and police checks.
You must meet certain health and character requirements.
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