Permanent Residency pathway for TSS/482 Short Term Visa Holders

Migration Legislative Update – 21st March 2022

From July 2022, employers will be able to nominate short-term subclass 482 TSS visa holders for permanent residence

Under the Employer Nomination Scheme (186 ENS) if the employee:

  • Has a nominated occupation from the STSOL (such as Contract Administrator, Sales and Marketing, Advertising or other office roles)
  • Is in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021;
  • Employee must have worked with the same employer on a sponsored 457/482/TSS visa for a minimum of 3 years prior to lodgement.
  • The grandfathering period for those who held, or had applied for, a subclass 457 visa as of 17 April 2017 has also been extended.
  • Document preparation can begin now & applications can be lodged from 1st July 2022.
We would be happy to review any applicants that might meet the requirements and review their case free of charge.

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