Temporary Skills Shortage Visa for Australia – A Brief Guide

ByAsia Pacific Group
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The TSS Visa – Temporary Skills shortage visa allows you to work in Australia for a maximum of 2 years if you are sponsored or for a maximum of 4 years if applying through International Trade Obligation – ITO, or for a maximum of 5 years if you hold a Hong Kong passport.

Next, you can study in Australia however; will not receive any help or assistance from the government. If your visa is valid, you can also travel in and out of Australia as many times as you wish. Last, you can also apply for your permanent residence if you hold a valid visa and are eligible.

Therefore, the most important point to consider is that you must be sponsored to work in an occupation listed under the Short-term Skilled Occupation List – STSOL. You will get your visa with the terms and conditions mentioned in it, which you can access from your visa grant letter.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for TSS Visa?

For the temporary skills shortage visa, enlisted are requirements that every applicant must fulfill:

  • There is no age bar for this visa.
  • If you are in Australia and applying for this visa, you must have a substantive visa, or a Bridging visa A, B or C.
  • An eligible sponsor must sponsor you. Your sponsor needs to provide a nomination letter to work in Australia under him.
  • You must have appropriate skills and qualifications to perform well in the occupation.
  • You must have an experience of 2 years in the occupation you have been sponsored in.
  • You must have health insurance to ease your medical expenses during your stay.
  • You must meet health and character requirements by the Australian government.
  • You must have passed an English proficiency test to show your ability to communicate in fluent English.
  • You need to make sure that there was no visa refusal or visa rejection case previously.

What is the Time Period for TSS Visa?

A temporary skills shortage visa, as the name suggests, is a provisional visa, which allows you to stay in Australia for the time your employer has sponsored you. You can live and work in Australia for the following time:

  • You can work for a maximum of 2 years in Australia. It is the most common time for this visa.
  • You can work for a maximum of 4 years if applied by an ITO.
  • You can work for a maximum of 5 years if you hold a valid Hong Kong passport.
How long you can stay?

Imagine your visa is expiring but you still want to stay in Australia for a little longer. Can you? Yes. The following will tell you how you can stay longer in Australia:

  • Ask your employer to provide a new nomination sponsoring you to work for him for longer.
  • You need to apply for a new visa.
  • Your employer can also nominate you for permanent residence under –
  1. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
  2. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
What are the obligations for Temporary Skills Shortage Visa?
  • Ensure you as well as your family meets and obeys all Australian laws, conditions, rules, and regulations.
  • You must start working within 3 months of:
  1. Coming to Australia.
  2. The visa grant date.
Is Traveling Allowed with Temporary Skills Shortage Visa?

Yes, you are allowed to travel in and out of Australia multiple times. Ensure, your visa is valid when you are traveling. Also, do not expect to extend your visa on the basis of your traveling time. It does not matter how much time you spent outside Australia, your visa will not be extended.

Step-by-Step Process for Temporary Skills Shortage Visa
  1. First, you will have to provide a skill assessment, an English proficiency test, and a health assessment.
  2. Second, gather the documents showing proof of your identity, character, health, skills, work experience, and English language skills.
  3. Next, you will have to apply for the visa online.
  4. Your employer’s nomination will be approved first and then you will be granted your TSS visa.
  5. You will be provided your:
  • Visa grant number.
  • The date your visa commences.
  • Your visa terms and conditions.
Conclusion

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