Australia TSS 482 Visa (SID Policy) Application Process

Stage 1: Sponsorship by Employer

1. Assess Eligibility:

   • Relevant qualifications or skills;

   • At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the past 5 years;

   • English level equivalent to IELTS 5 overall, no band less than 4;

   • Occupation listed under one of the SID streams;

   • Employer agrees to sponsor and has a genuine vacancy.

2. Apply for Sponsorship Approval

   • Cost: AUD 420

   • Employer Requirements:

     • Legally registered and actively operating business;

     • No adverse business history;

     • Genuine job position;

     • Employment contract offered;

     • Meets SAF training levy obligation;

     • Salary meets market rate;

     • Position is relevant to the business.

3. Sponsorship Assessment May Include:

   • Business turnover, years of operation, number of employees;

   • Evidence of local labor market testing;

   • Reason for hiring the applicant instead of other candidates.

Stage 2: Nomination by Employer

1. Lodge Nomination Application

   • Nomination fee: AUD 330;

   • SAF training levy (depending on business size):

     • Small business (<$10 million turnover): AUD 1,200/year;

     • Large business (>$10 million turnover): AUD 1,800/year.

2. Nomination Requirements:

   • Occupation on CSOL (Core list) or ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, 6;

   • Minimum salary thresholds:

     • Core Skills Stream: ≥AUD 73,150/year;

     • Specialist Skills Stream: ≥AUD 135,000/year;

   • Full-time job must be offered.

Stage 3: Visa Application

1. Prepare Documentation:

   • Passport, education, and work experience documents;

   • English test results;

   • Skills assessment (if required);

   • Health insurance (approx. AUD 960/year);

   • Police checks and other personal documents.

2. Lodge TSS 482 Visa Application

   • Application fee: AUD 3,115;

   • Visa validity: up to 4 years.

3. Health Examination:

   • Medical check at designated panel doctors;

   • Cost: approx. AUD 400.

4. Visa Approval & Entry Preparation

   • Await outcome;

   • Upon approval, arrange travel to Australia.