The Visa is designed to help employers that are facing difficulties finding appropriate skilled employees in the local job market.

 There are three streams under this visa:

• Short-Term Stream: Applicants with occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) may be eligible for visas up to 2 years, renewable onshore for a further two years.
• Medium & Long-Term Stream and Regional Stream: Applicants with the occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) may be eligible for visas up to 4 years.
• Labour Agreement Stream: Applicants with the occupations are not on the Skilled Occupation Lists may consider requesting a Labour Agreement.

482 Visa requirements

• Have an employer willing to sponsor and employ you in a full-time position.
• At least two years of related work experience
• Genuine intention to work in the nominated position
• Qualifications that are relevant to the position
• Adequate arrangements for health insurance
• Meet health, character and English requirements

482 nomination requirements

A summary of the requirements are:

• A genuine, full-time position
• Work in the sponsor’s business unless an associated entity
• A salary in line with market rates, not below $73,150
• Subject to Labour Market Testing, unless exemptions apply
• On the relevant occupation lists

To learn about the specific requirements for each visa, and to find out which one is most suitable for you, contact us at enquiries@panaceaimmi.com.au or book in a consultation to ensure you know all the options you have.