In its current form this visa addresses Labour Shortages whilst also offering the nominee a potential pathway to Permanent Residency.
And although some minor changes were made to this stream last year, such as;
- Raising the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 and
- Introducing a pathway to Permanent Residence for most temporary Skilled Visa holders and
- Removing COVID-19 concessions and
- Streamlining Labor Market Testing (LMT).
There are new changes proposed for this visa stream which are likely to be;
A new Skills in Demand Visa category with a significant bearing in providing a clear pathway to Permanent Residence so that migrants with skills in demand are offered a direct route to long-term residency.
This visa will have three targeted pathways:
- The Specialist Skills Pathway: which will target individuals with Highly Specialised Skills that will aid Australia’s economic growth and technological advancement, and who are likely to earn at least $135,000 per annum.
- The Core Skills Pathway: which will target Skills and Occupations in high demand that are essential to the Australian economy. Candidates in this category are likely to earn at least $70,000 per annum.
- Essential Skills Pathway: This pathway is designed for Essential Skilled Occupations in lower-paid sectors. Candidates in this category are likely to earn less than $70,000 per annum and as this figure is below the TSMIT, eligibility in this category is likely to be restricted to ‘Labour Agreement’ visas and ‘DAMA’ visas.
As the TSS subclass 482 Visa is an important part of the Governments overall strategy to address Skilled Worker Shortages, so the proposed changes and reforms are being introduced are designed to better regulate migration and to provide certainty for Skilled Workers, whilst providing a clear pathway to Permanent Residency.
Employer Sponsorship is possible via various pathways using ‘Skilled Visas’ – ‘Labour Agreements’ and ‘DAMA Visas’ and our expertise will guide you effectively to the most beneficial category and also note that each pathway can lead to Permanent Residency.
Applicants – To start your journey Down-Under please complete the ‘NO OBLIGATION ASSESSMENT’ form HERE and we will assess your migration eligibility for FREE.
Employers – Please peruse relevant information HERE and then complete the ‘NO OBLIGATION ASSESSMENT’ form on this page and we will assess your migration eligibility for FREE.