Before 1^st July 2022, there is no access for TSS visa holders whose occupations are in the short-term skills occupational list. However, from 1 July, Australian Migration offers skilled workers new pathways to permanent residency through ENS visa subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition Stream. Accordingly, employers will be able to nominate short-term subclass 482 TSS visa holders in two-year occupations for Permanent residence under the 186 visa if the employee:

• is in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; and
• meets the general 186 visa criteria under the 186 temporary transition stream;
• must work for sponsor employer while holding 482 visa;
• must work for sponsor employer for a minimum of 3 years.

This new pathway is designed to get as many skilled people into the labour market as possible, and also as a reward for those visa holders who remained in Australia during the pandemic and contributed to the economy.

This new pathway will be accessible for two years from 01 July 2022.