Australia has updated its 482 visa application policy. From July 1, 2022, short-term TSS 482 visa holders can apply for permanent residence under the ENS 186 visa.

is addressing Australia’s chronic skills shortage. Australia has updated its 482 visa application policy. From July 1, 2022, short-term TSS 482 visa holders can apply for permanent residence under the ENS 186 visa. There is currently a talent shortage in Australia, and many industries are competing for people. This will be a good opportunity for more short-term applicants to obtain permanent residence as immigrants.

Below, the editor of Xinghan has compiled the latest changes in visa 482 in 2022 (FAQs).

Q: Are you eligible for the new change in applying for a TSS 482 short-term visa to a permanent residence visa?

A: This new 482 visa change does not apply to all TSS482 short-term visa holders, especially those who have just obtained a 482 visa and Applicants who have arrived in Australia only after the borders have opened.

If you have lived in Australia for at least 12 months, that is between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, employed by a suitable Australian employer and currently have a short-term 482 visa, these changes You may be allowed to apply for permanent residence through the 186 visa under the temporary residence to permanent residence category.

Q: When will the new TSS482 visa-to-permanent residence channel begin?

A: These changes will begin on July 1, 2022, allowing relevant short-term category 482 visa holders who are already eligible to apply for permanent residence (temporary residence). All visa holders required to transfer to permanent residence category 186 visa). This means that anyone who is eligible and will hold a TSS482 visa after that date can apply for this category.

Q: What if I hold another visa during this period and am not working in accordance with the occupation of my TSS482 visa?

A: You are still eligible to apply for the 186 visa from temporary residence to permanent residence category because they just say:

1. When you At the time of application, you held a short-term TSS482 visa in the short-term category;

2. For at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, you lived in Australia;

It was not mentioned and any requirements related to the applicant’s employment status or visa subclass for at least 12 months between February 1, 2020 and December 14, 2021.

The government has stated that this pathway will only be available for 2 years, until 1 July 2024, so it is unlikely to be suitable for those holding non-482 visas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q: How long do I need to work on the 482 visa or 457 visa to obtain the temporary residence category (permanent residence)?

A: Most applicants who wish to take advantage of these new changes will need to work in Australia on the 482 visa for 3 years .

For those who hold (or have applied for) 457 visa on April 18, 2017, the discount is extended to 2 years.

Q: What should I do if I have my work hours reduced or take unpaid leave during the COVID-19 epidemic?

A: Other amendments in this guidance policy explain that if you are working during the epidemic due to the epidemic (i.e. from February 1, 2020 This reduction in working hours will not delay your eligibility to convert from temporary residence to permanent residence.

However, if you take unpaid leave in addition to your daily leave due to non-epidemic reasons, even during the epidemic, your qualification for temporary residence to permanent residence will still be delayed. When

visa holders apply for the TRT186 visa, the visa holders will enjoy reduced working hours and unpaid leave due to Covid-19. Any other furloughs or reduced work not affected by COVID-19 are not exempt here.

Q: I am over 45 years old and have been holding a TSS482 visa. Will this help me?

A: No help. Unfortunately, the new changes in the TSS short-term 482 visa to permanent residence do not change the age of the 186 and 187 visas. Ask for any changes. It still requires being under 45 unless existing exemptions are met, such as the Fair Work High Income Threshold or the Regional Medical Achievement Exemption.

Although many people hope that the new policy will compromise on age, the media announced that the changes "will improve the chances of applying for permanent residence for visa holders (visa 457) who no longer meet the age requirements..."

However, this seems to mean that Yes, the concession that was still being fought for on 18 April 2017 for applicants holding (or having applied for) a 457 (under Bill LIN19/216) was that they could be "under 50" (instead of " Under 45 years old” standard requirement).

Q: My 482 or 457 visa has expired and I have already applied for the 408 visa. Am I eligible to apply for this TRT186 visa?

A: You must currently hold a 482TSS visa to be eligible to apply for this new category. So, the answer is no. But we know that there may be many people who need to use the 408 visa after obtaining the 482 visa for a short period of time, and the Ministry of Justice may launch a policy later.

Legacy 457 New era exemption for workers

The government has introduced LIN19/216, which introduces a new age exemption for temporary residence to permanent residence on the 186 visa.

This is an amazing development for a group of people who are unable to meet the 186 temporary residence to permanent residence categories due to their age.

Q: Who are Legacy 457 workers?

This refers to:

1. Holding a 457 visa on or after 18 April 2017;

2. Residing in Australia between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021 for at least 12 months;

These individuals may have been working in Australia for a local business for a period of time and may no longer meet the age requirements for the 186 visa.

The change provides them with a path to permanent residency.

Q: What is the age exemption?

A: This is an all-ages exemption.

For those who meet the definition of Legacy 457 workers, there is no upper limit for the 186 visa temporary residence to permanent residence.

Q: When can I apply?

A: This change will not take effect until July 1, 2022. The old age rules apply before, so if you don't meet the existing age requirements or exemptions, you'll need to wait until July 2022 to apply.

These new changes improve the situation for a large number of short-term visa holders, TSS 482, who may have been struggling to obtain permanent residence if they need to return home due to changes in plans. The quota will be reset in the new fiscal year. Those who are interested in the 482 visa should hurry up and apply.

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