Guidelines from 482 Visa to PR in 2024: How Much Does It Cost and What Are the Pathways?
If you’re seeking a pathway from a 482 visa to PR, you’re in the right place. The 482 Visa, a temporary sponsored working visa, offers a range of pathways to Australian permanent residency. This article will explore the specific requirements, pathways, and costs involved in transitioning from the 482 Visa to PR in Australia, providing you with a clear understanding of your options and the flexibility of this pathway.
You can apply for PR with the TSS 482 Visa by applying for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186) – Temporary Resident Transition stream. To be eligible for this TSS 482 Visa to PR pathway, you must have held and been nominated for a 482 Visa for at least two of three years prior of your nomination for 186 Visa.
ONE derland Consulting, a trusted advisor in immigration matters, has summarized all updated information on the 482 Visa to PR requirements, pathways and costs below. We are here to guide you through the complex process and ensure a smooth transition to permanent residency.
Changes on TSS 482 Visa to PR Pathway in 2023
From 25 November 2023, the following changes commenced on the TSS 482 Visa to PR pathway, providing more flexible PR pathway requirements for all streams under the TSS 482 Visa:
- The 186 Visa is available to all TSS 482 Visa holders sponsored by their employers.
- Those who apply for a 186 Visa must keep working in the profession for which they have been nominated for their TSS 482 Visa.
- Good news for 482 Visa holders! You’re now eligible for the 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream after just two years of sponsorship, down from the previous three years. This reduction in time requirement opens up new possibilities for you to transition to permanent residency, providing a more optimistic outlook for your future in Australia.
- 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream applicants must fulfil all additional nomination and visa requirements.
- Another positive change is removing the cap on the number of onshore 482 Visa—Short Term stream applications. This means you can now apply without worrying about availability, which provides a sense of relief and makes the process more manageable.
The big highlight of the changes is that all holders of the TSS 482 Visa can apply for permanent residency through the 186 Visa—Temporary Resident Transition stream. It applies to all streams, including the Short-term, Medium-term, and Labour Agreement streams of the 482 Visa.
Read more: Australian Working Visa Conditions Adjustment 2024
Short-Term Stream to PR
Generally, when you hold a TSS 482 Visa – Short-term stream, you can apply for Australian PR through the 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream.
However, during the process, you may need to extend your visa before applying for an 186 Visa. This is due to the validity period of the TSS 482 Visa – Short-term stream, which is only two years. Meanwhile, to be eligible for the 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream, you must have held and been sponsored by the same company for at least two years; indeed, you need more time to prepare the 186 Visa application. So, the process from TSS 482 Visa – Short-term stream to PR would be as follows:
- Apply for and be granted the TSS 482 Visa – Short-term stream,
- Maintain the sponsorship and held the visa for two years,
- Before TSS 482 Visa – Short-term stream expiration, extend the visa by applying for the same visa stream,
- Be granted an extension for the TSS 482 Visa – Short-term stream,
- Prepare the application for 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream after holding the second TSS 482 Visa – Short-term stream for one year.
In addition, you must meet the 482 Visa to PR requirements through 186 Visa, which are:
- Be under 45 years old,
- Have your occupation listed on the Skilled Occupation List,
- Have been nominated and sponsored by the same employer for at least two years on your TSS 482 Visa,
- Have worked in the same occupation for at least two years on your TSS 482 Visa,
- Have at least Competent English,
- Meet the health and character requirements.
Also, you must be:
- An existing 482 visa holder,
- Present in Australia on a 482 visa for at least 12 months between 01 February 2020 and 14 December 2021,
- Employed by a suitable Australian employer for at least three years under a 482 visa,
Meanwhile, the cost involved in this process is as follows:
| Visa | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1st Short-term Stream 482 Visa | AUD 1,495 |
| 2nd Short-term Stream 482 Visa | AUD 1,495 |
| Visa 186 Temporary Resident Transition | AUD 4,770 |
| Total | AUD 7,760 |
The above cost is only for the principal applicant. You must pay additional fees for each additional applicant and other necessities, such as a health examination and police check.
For more detailed information on the requirements and costs, please get in touch with us. We look forward to assisting you in your journey from a 482 Visa to PR.
Medium-Term Stream to PR
As a holder of the TSS 482 Visa – Medium-term stream, you have a pathway to PR through the 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream if:
- You are under 45 years old,
- Your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List,
- You have been nominated and sponsored by the same employer for at least two years on your TSS 482 Visa,
- You have worked in the same occupation for at least two years on your TSS 482 Visa,
- You have at least Competent English,
- You meet the health and character requirements.
Considering the TSS 482 Visa – Medium-term stream is valid for four years, you may not need to extend your visa. If everything goes smoothly, you can start preparing the application for a 186 Visa in the third year of your TSS 482 Visa.
The cost involved for your TSS 482 Visa to PR under the Medium-term stream would be:
| Visa | Cost |
|---|---|
| Medium-term stream 482 Visa | AUD 3,115 |
| Visa 186 Temporary Resident Transition | AUD 4,770 |
| Total | AUD 7,885 |
The above cost is only for the principal applicant. You must pay additional fees for each additional applicant and other necessities, such as a health examination and police check.
Read more: TSMIT Update: Increased to $73,150 from July 2024
Labour Agreement Stream to PR
If you hold the Labour Agreement stream of TSS 482 Visa, you have two PR pathway options here:
- 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream; or
- 186 Visa – Labour Agreement stream
Either way, you must ensure that you have met the following PR requirements to change your 482 Visa – Labour Agreement stream to 186 Visa:
- Be working under a labour agreement under a 482 visa or 457 visa,
- Have the required skills and licensing/registration/membership,
- Have at least Competent English,
- Meet the health and character requirement,
- Unless the exemption applies, be under 45 years old when applying.
Like the Medium-term stream, the Labour Agreement stream of 482 Visa is valid for four years. If everything goes smoothly, you may not need to extend your visa. This will bring you to the following cost for the process of TSS 482 Visa – Labour Agreement stream to PR:
| Visa | Cost |
|---|---|
| Labour Agreement stream 482 Visa | AUD 3,115 |
| Visa 186 Temporary Resident Transition | AUD 4,770 |
| Total | AUD 7,885 |
The above cost is only for the principal applicant. You must pay additional fees for each additional applicant and other necessities, such as a health examination and police check.
Summary of TSS 482 Visa to PR Pathways in 2024
The available PR pathway for TSS 482 Visa holders is the 186 Visa – Temporary Resident Transition stream. It is available for all streams under the TSS 482 Visa. However, the employer must file a legitimate nomination with the Department of Home Affairs and be willing to sponsor you for permanent residency under the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
If none of the above TSS 482 Visa to PR pathways suit your situation, consider the following alternative ways of obtaining PR:
- General Skilled Migration – subclass 189/190/491; or
- Partner Visa migration – if you’re married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident; or
- Consider the visa options if you’re above 40 here.
Or else, consider having a consultation session with our Registered Migration Agent to find the best PR pathway for you as a TSS 482 Visa holder. We have over ten years of experience finding our clients the best TSS 482 Visa to PR pathway. We will assist you in building a migration strategy, ensuring you can continue your journey in the land of Down Under.
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