Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

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The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

As an employer there may be times when you need overseas skilled workers to fill positions that are unable to be filled by local workers. The temporary skill shortage visa (TSS) is designed to assist employers who experience labour shortages from time to time within their business. Only certain occupations are nominated for the TSS visa and are based on current labour and demand trends.

The temporary skills shortage visa has four streams. These are:

  • The short-term stream
  • The medium-term stream
  • The labour agreement stream
  • The subsequent entrant stream


Each of these streams allows applicants to stay in Australia for varying amounts of time.

The process of applying for a temporary skill shortage visa can be complex as it requires employer sponsorship and a nomination application for each sponsored employee. 

The team of registered migration agents at Visa Solutions deals with temporary skill shortage visas regularly and are equipped to help you lodge an application that has a high chance of success.

Who can apply?

Overseas skilled workers that hold an occupation on the skills list applicable for the stream they are applying for can apply for this visa.

Can I include family on my application?

Family members can be included on your application, but conditions apply and are dependent on the current visa you hold.

Do I need to be in Australia?

In most cases you can be onshore or offshore when applying for the temporary work shortage visa, however each stream has its own conditions relating to onshore or offshore applications which may affect where you can apply from.

How do I apply?

Speak to one of the registered migration agents at Visa Solutions. Our team is highly experienced when it comes to applications for temporary skill shortage visas and will guide you and ensure you meet all requirements based on the stream you are applying for, making the application process straightforward and stress-free.

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