A typical recent successful case to share:
- 2025.10.28 - October 28, 2025: Lodged 482 visa application
- - Nomination approved on the same day
- 2026.02.06 - February 6, 2026: Visa officially granted
- Total processing time: Approximately 3 months
Given the current processing rhythm of 482 visas, this timeline is considered a smooth and steady approval case.
1. What is the 482 Employer Nomination Visa?
The 482 Visa (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa) is a temporary work visa for overseas skilled workers, issued when Australian businesses cannot find suitable employees locally.
The typical process usually includes three steps:
- 1. The employer obtains sponsorship eligibility
- 2. Nominates a specific position (Nomination)
- 3. The applicant lodges the visa application
This visa allows the applicant to work in Australia for the sponsoring employer and, upon meeting the requirements, has the opportunity to transition to permanent residency (e.g., Subclass 186 Visa). Note: There is no age limit for the 482 Visa, but you must be under 45 years old when applying for the 186 Visa.
2. How long can I stay on a 482 Visa?
Visa duration varies depending on the stream:-
- Core Skills Stream: Up to approximately 4 years
- - Specialist Skills Stream: Up to approximately 4 years
- - Labour Agreement Stream: Usually up to 4 years-
- Subsequent Entrant: No time limit
3. How fast is the approval speed exactly?
Processing time varies based on the completeness of documents, occupation category, and the volume of applications under review.
Common reference ranges:
- - Approximately 50% of applications are completed within 60 days
- - 90% are completed within approximately 4 months
Another set of statistics shows:
- - 75% of short-term category applications take approximately 36 days
- - 90% take approximately 61 days
- - Most medium and long-term category applications are completed within 33–49 days
Some sources also indicate that the overall processing time can range from several weeks to several months, and complex cases may take longer. Therefore, the 3-month approval in this case falls within a reasonable range and is a relatively smooth progress.
4. What documents are usually required for a 482 Visa application?
Typical requirements include:
- - English proficiency certificate
- - Identity and passport
- - Educational qualifications or skills assessment
- - Work experience certificates or recommendation letters
- - Employer nomination documents
Whether a skills assessment is mandatory depends on the specific occupation category.
5. What should I note after the 482 Visa is approved?
- - You can only work for the sponsoring employer
- - You usually need to start working within 90 days after visa approval or entry into Australia
- - You must maintain valid insurance
6. Case Summary
Cases like this, with "fast nomination approval + visa granted in approximately 3 months," generally mean:
- - The employer has mature qualifications
- Key strengths of the application:
- Well-prepared documentation- Key strengths of the application: Well-prepared documentation
- The position is genuine and meets the needs of shortage occupations，The approval speed of 482 Visas varies greatly, but as long as the application is "decision-ready," the overall processing is usually completed within several weeks to several months.