TSS Visa permits employers to address labour shortages by fetching in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot source a skilled Australian national. It enables targeted use of overseas workers to address temporary skill shortages while ensuring that Australian workers get priority. TSS visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor only.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicant must have at least two years of full-time paid work experience in the occupation
• Employer must nominate an occupation on STSOL or MLTSSL
• Applicant must meet the relevant skill level, qualification and licencing
• Applicant should meet the English language requirement
• Health & Character requirement is mandate
• Employer has to pay minimum market salary
• LMT (Labour Marketing Test) should be conducted
• Contract should be made for full time employment
• Pay should SAF (Skilling Australian Funds) levied
• Immediate family members (such as a partner and dependent children) included in the application are also entitled to live and work on this visa type.

Streams under this visa

Short-term stream – Valid up to 2 years or up to 4 years, if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies

Long-term stream – Valid up to 4 years

Labour agreement stream – Valid up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement

Visa Processing Time

The processing of this visa takes average 2-6 Months.

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