Pathway to Permanent Residence

From 1 July 2022, holders of subclass 482 Visa (Short Term Skill Shortage Stream) and subclass 457 (Temporary Work Skilled) may be able to transition to the permanent residency pathway, which has become available via the subclass 186 visa Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream.

In order for sponsored subclass 457/482 visa holders to access this permanent residency pathway, the following requirements must be met:

• They held or had applied for a 457 visa pre 18 April 2017
  OR
• They were in Australia for at least 12 months (cumulatively) between 1 Feb 2020 and 14 Dec 2021.

Other key criteria to be met include:

• being under 45 years old unless an exemption applies.
• Competent Level English language ability + (see attached) or holding a passport from the UK, USA, Ireland, Canada, or New Zealand.
• having worked for their nominating employer for at least 3 years in the 4 years before applying (or 2 years in the 3 years before applying for subclass 457 visa holders).
• having a job offer from your sponsoring employer for a position that is available for at least 2 years following PR approval.
• all family members meet health and character criteria.