From 25 November 2023*, the Australian Government will be making changes to the migration system to ensure temporary skilled workers have a pathway to PR. Short-term Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS/482) visa holders can apply to PR through the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS/186) visa after 2 years.
- Changes to 482 visa
➖ Short-term stream 482 visa holders in Australia will not be limited to the number of 482 visa applications.
➖ Short-term stream 482 visa holders with visas expiring before the changes was made will need to leave Australia to lodge a third short-term stream 482 application.
Changes to 482 visa will apply to new applications lodged on or after 25 November 2023*.
- Changes to 186 TRT nomination requirements
➖ Employers are allowed to nominate 482 visa holders of all streams, including Short-term and Labour Agreement streams.
➖ The nominated occupation will need to be listed in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
➖ The nominated worker must hold the 482 visa and must work in the nominated position or occupation for two out of the three years to be eligible to be nominated by the sponsoring employer for 186 TRT.
Changes to 186 TRT nomination requirements will apply to new nomination applications and applications that are yet to be finally determined as at 25 November 2023*.
- Changes to 186 TRT visa application requirements
➖ Regional medical practitioner applicants and high-income earning applicants aged 45 years and over are allowed for a two-year pathway.
*Subject to the approval of regulation changes
Source: Home Affairs