New Permanent Residency Pathway for 482 and 457 Visa Holders
The Australian Government has introduced new legislation which allows workers in occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to be nominated for permanent residence via the Subclass 186 visa Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream.
Eligible 482 visa holders who have remained in Australia during 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, or 457 holders who held a 457 visa or had applied for one prior to 18 April 2017 can lodge an application via the 186 TRT scheme.
FOR 482 VISA HOLDERS ON STSOL
Applicants must have been in Australia, on any visa subclass, for a minimum of 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; held a 482 visa for an occupation on the STSOL for at least 3 years prior with the same employer; and be sponsored by the same as your 482 or 457 sponsor.
FOR 457 HOLDERS AFTER 18 APRIL 2017 AND HAVE OCCUPATIONS ON THE STSOL
Applicants must have held a 457 visa after 18 April 2017 and may now hold a 482 visa; been in Australia for a minimum of 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; and have been employed in the nominated role, by the nominated employer for at least 3 years with the same employer.
FOR FORMER 457 HOLDERS WHO NOW HOLD 482 VISAS
Applicants must have held or had lodged a 457 visa application prior to 18 April 2017; now hold a 482 or 457 visa at the time of applying; and have worked for the nominating business for a minimum 2 years prior.
If you’re not quite sure whether you fall into one of the categories above, contact us on 02 9682 5433 and one of our experienced, specialist immigration lawyers can confirm your eligibility.
Eligible 482 visa holders who have remained in Australia during 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, or 457 holders who held a 457 visa or had applied for one prior to 18 April 2017 can lodge an application via the 186 TRT scheme.
FOR 482 VISA HOLDERS ON STSOL
Applicants must have been in Australia, on any visa subclass, for a minimum of 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; held a 482 visa for an occupation on the STSOL for at least 3 years prior with the same employer; and be sponsored by the same as your 482 or 457 sponsor.
FOR 457 HOLDERS AFTER 18 APRIL 2017 AND HAVE OCCUPATIONS ON THE STSOL
Applicants must have held a 457 visa after 18 April 2017 and may now hold a 482 visa; been in Australia for a minimum of 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; and have been employed in the nominated role, by the nominated employer for at least 3 years with the same employer.
FOR FORMER 457 HOLDERS WHO NOW HOLD 482 VISAS
Applicants must have held or had lodged a 457 visa application prior to 18 April 2017; now hold a 482 or 457 visa at the time of applying; and have worked for the nominating business for a minimum 2 years prior.
If you’re not quite sure whether you fall into one of the categories above, contact us on 02 9682 5433 and one of our experienced, specialist immigration lawyers can confirm your eligibility. 