Australia Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (482)
The subclass 482 visa is a work visa you can apply for only if you have a sponsor that nominated you for the visa. Sponsors must provide evidence like a genuine need to fill in that position in response to labour market shortage.
Visa 482 Streams divides in 3
Stream Type | Cost | Processing Time | Stay |
Short-term stream | From AUD1,290 | 5 – 56 weeks | You can stay for up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies. |
Medium-term stream | From AUD2,690 | 5 – 28 weeks | Up to 4 years. |
Labour agreement stream | From AUD2,690 | 5 – 24 weeks | Up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement. |
- For a short-term stream: Your employer nominated you for a position in the short-term skilled occupation list- STSOL (see the list).
- For a medium-term stream: You must be nominated for a profession in the medium-skilled occupation list- MLTSSL (see the full list).
- For a labour agreement stream: Your occupation must be included in the labour agreements between the Government of Australia and your sponsor. Your sponsor must be a part of the labour agreements.
For Short Term Stream English Requirement:
Test | Scores |
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | 5.0 score overall with at least 4.5 in each test element. |
OET (Occupational English Test) | B for each test element. |
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test) | 35 points with at least 3 points for listening and reading, and 12 points for speaking and writing. |
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) | 36 points in total with at least 30 points in each test element. |
Cambridge C1 Advanced Test | 154 points in total with a score of 147 for each test element. |
For Medium-term Visa English Requirements
Test | Scores |
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | 5.0 score overall with at least 5 in each test element. |
OET (Occupational English Test) | B for each test element. |
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test) | 35 points with at least 4 points for listening and reading, and 14 points for speaking and writing. |
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) | 36 points in total with at least 36 points in each test element. |
Cambridge C1 Advanced Test | 154 points in total with a score of 154 for each test element. |
Documentations:
- Passport
- Experience & Qualification Proof Documents
- Skills Assessment Report
- English Proficiency Report
- Health Insurance
- Documents of Dependants (Spouse, Children)
Related FAQ's
Yes, you can go to Canada without a job offer in hand with Federal skilled visa. You can search for work after getting there. You can also apply for jobs from India after receiving the visa. You get 3-6 months to get in Canada after your visa is approved.
Federal skilled worker program is a Category of Canadian Immigration program for permanent residence while the Express Entry is an online system to apply for a permanent residence through 3 different federal programs
The PNPs that accept low score on IELTS are –
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Does being nominated by a Canada PNP allow you to work in Canada immediately?
Being nominated by a Canada PNP does not allow you to work in Canada immediately. If you have not yet received a PR (Permanent Resident) Card, then you cannot work there. But, you can apply for a valid work permit while you get the PR card.
Quebec is not a part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) because it has a separate agreement with the federal agreement. It enjoys more autonomy in immigration cases than others.
Is it possible to move to any province after getting a particular provincial nomination?
Yes, it is possible to move to any province after getting a particular provincial nomination.
No, the Canada Experience Class does not require a job offer. However, an applicant who is applying for the CEC visa must have at least one year of experience in any given occupation that is listed in the NOC
No, you cannot apply for the Canada PR for the Canadian Experience Class if you do not have any work experience in a Canadian Province. You need to have at least a year of working experience in Canada.