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🇦🇺 Work visa · Australia

Work visa for Australia

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) is a temporary work visa for skilled professionals sponsored by an Australian employer.

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2-4 yearsvisa duration
1-3 monthsdocument preparation
3 yearsbefore applying for permanent residence

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) lets skilled foreign professionals work in Australia for a specific sponsoring employer.

Legal grounds

The visa comes in two streams:

  • Short-term stream - valid for up to two years, can be extended once.
  • Medium- and long-term stream - valid for up to four years, with the option of moving on to permanent residence.

Who can get the visa

The work visa is open to professionals who:

  • Have a job offer from an Australian employer approved as a sponsor.
  • Meet the qualification and work experience requirements for an occupation on the relevant list.
  • Have passed a language test (IELTS or an equivalent).
  • Have passed medical examinations and security checks.
  • Have documents confirming their qualifications and experience.

Your stream and the length of the visa depend on your occupation, the terms of your contract with the employer and other factors. On a free consultation we will assess your chances.

Advantages of an Australian work visa

Legal work in Australia

The visa gives you the right to work legally in Australia and opens up career prospects at an international level.

A route to permanent residence

On the medium- and long-term stream you can later apply for permanent residence.

Moving with your family

You can include your spouse and children in the application. Family members can also live, study and work in Australia.

Professional growth

Working in Australia gives you access to advanced technology and the best practices in your field.

How to get the work visa: step by step

Job offer

You receive a job offer from an Australian employer who agrees to become your sponsor.

Sponsorship and nomination

The employer applies for sponsorship and nominates you for the position.

Collect the documents

You gather proof of your qualifications, language test results, health certificates and other documents.

File the visa application

Once the nomination is in place, you file the work visa application.

Receive the visa

The Australian immigration authorities issue the work visa.

FAQ

Can Russian citizens get a work visa for Australia?
Yes, Australia issues work visas to Russian citizens.
What does the length of the visa depend on?
On the stream you choose: short-term - up to 2 years with an extension, medium- and long-term - up to 4 years. Your occupation on the list, the terms of the employer's sponsorship and any additional conditions of the specific project also matter.
How soon can I get permanent residence?
On the medium- and long-term stream you can apply for permanent residence after 3 years of work with the same employer - through visa 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) or visa 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme), depending on the region you work in.
How long does it take to prepare the documents?
On average from one to three months. After filing, processing usually takes from several weeks to several months.

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