The 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) released the following important visa news late yesterday.

“TSS Migration Regulations released –  commence 18 March

…The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa regulations have been released and will commence on 18 March 2018.”

Source: MIA NOTICE No 28 | 15 March 2018

What this brief announcement means is that from March 18, 2018, all applicants to be sponsored by an employer will need to meet the TSS visa regulations. Please note that the 457 work visa from this date will no longer exist.

Read about the TSS work visa and other Australian work visas.

Immigration News Updates

Migration Ways will update you regarding this important change as more information becomes available. If you have concerns about your current 457 visa or about applying for a TSS visa, please contact the Migration Ways main office via or +61 3 9994 2707.

Also read about the grandfathering clauses for the 457 work visa.

And about the TSS visa.