TSS Visa To PR
- Pathways to apply
- Regional TSS visa to PR
- Medium-Term TSS 482 Visa
Applicants on a TSS visa have a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Sponsored Temporary Transition Stream (ENS/RSMS) if:
- your occupation is on the Medium Term list.
- have worked for the same employer for 3 years on your TSS visa
- have worked in the same occupation for the 3 years on your TSS visa
- have at least competent English (IELTS 6 in each band or equivalent)- exemptions apply
- you are under 45 years old at the time of applying for PR
You will have also have a pathway to permanent residency if:
- your occupation is on the Regional Occupation list and working in a designated regional area
- have worked for the same employer for 3 years on your TSS visa
- have worked in the same occupation for the 3 years on your TSS visa
- have at least competent English (IELTS 6 in each band or equivalent)- exemptions apply
- you are under 45 years old at the time of applying for PR
- transitional 457 worker means a person who held a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa at any time occurring on or after 18 April 2017.
- transitional 482 worker means a person who on 20 March 2019:(a) held a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa in the Medium-term stream; or
(b) was an applicant for a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa in the Medium-term stream that was subsequently granted.
Alternative ways of obtaining PR if you do not meet the above criteria:
- Employer Sponsored Direct Entry Stream (ENS/RSMS)
- General Skilled Migration (189/190/489)
- Partner Migration (As the partner/spouse/de facto of an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen)
- See visa options after you turn 45
The medium-term TSS visa is :
- granted for four years.
- capacity for onshore visa renewals (not limited to one) and a
- pathway to Australian permanent residency after three years.
This stream is relatively similar to the previous 457 visa.
The medium-term TSS visa is aimed at applicants working in skilled occupation which the Government believes are critically needed – and will be needed in the longer term.