In March 2018, the Department of Home Affairs replaced the 457 Temporary Work visa program with a new Temporary Skill Shortage visa program, or TSS for short.
The TSS visa is a temporary visa which permits the holder to live in Australia, whilst working full-time for the sponsoring employer, in the nominated position.
The first step towards sponsoring someone on a TSS visa is to become an approved Standard Business Sponsor. Next you apply for the position vacancy to be filled by a temporary foreign worker. This is known as the Nomination.
The final step is for the individual to apply for a Visa where they will be assessed for their skills, English, character and health for entry into Australia.
Approval of the sponsoring business to
access the 482 and 494 visa programs.
Confirms the business is actively trading and has no adverse records.
Approval is valid for 5 years.
Approval of a position to be filled by a foreign worker.
Confirms you have
attempted to hire an Australian first, that the occupation is on the approved list and that your nominated worker will earn the Australian market salary rate.
Approval of the individual
to enter or remain in
Australia.
Confirms they meet the skill, English, health and character criteria to be granted a working visa.
TSS visa holders can
add family to their visa if
their sponsor agrees.
Confirms that applicants
are members of the
family unit and meet the
health and character
criteria to enter Australia.