Employer Sponsored Visas − TSS Visa Requirements

The requirements for the Temporary Skill Shortage 482 (TSS) Visa have three stages:
• Stage 1: Employer Sponsorship Application
• Stage 2: Position Nomination
• Stage 3: Visa Application

Stage 1 - Employer Sponsorship Requirements
The employer needs to show the following:
• Company is lawfully and actively operating;
• Company has a sound business record (excluding start-up businesses) and abides by immigration laws; and
• Company has and will continue to train staff.

Stage 2 - Position Nomination Requirements
The employer needs to show the following:
• Company is an approved sponsor;
• The skills and experience required to fill the position;
• The position is to be paid at the market salary rate; and
• The position (occupation) is on the appropriate government list.

Stage 3 - Visa Application Requirements
The employer needs to show the following:
• Company has an approved and current Employer Sponsorship; and
• Company has the nominated position approved.

The employee needs to show the following:
• Employee has the required skills for the position.