The document outlines the differences between the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa and the Temporary Skilled Shortage Subclass 482 visa, noting that both are employer-nominated visas with distinct criteria and benefits. Subclass 186 allows holders to work and live anywhere in Australia for five years, while Subclass 482's duration varies between two to four years depending on the stream. Additional differences include requirements for skill assessments, age limits, and necessary work experience for each visa type.

2. Difference Between Subclass 186 & TSS
482 Visa

3. Many of us have an question in our mind that what is
the difference between Employer Nomination Scheme
Subclass 186 and Temporary Skilled Shortage 482
visa. These both are the employer nominated visas and
each of them as their own importance.Anyplace in
Australia, except if your occupation is on the ROL - the
position must be in a provincial territory - or Labor
Agreement stipulates area.
Introduction

4. 1. Available Streams:
There are two streams available in Visa Subclass 186
A) Direct Stream.
B) Temporary Residence Transition Stream.
For TSS 482, there three streams:
A) Short Term Stream.
B) Medium Term Stream.
C) Labour Agreement Stream.
Subclass 186 Vs TSS 482 Visa

5. By holding subclass 186, an applicant is allowed to
work and live anywhere in Australia.
On the other hand by holding TSS 482, an applicant is
allowed to work and live anywhere in Australia, unless
your occupation is on the ROL - the position must be in
a regional area - or Labour Agreement stipulates
region.
Designated Regional Areas To
Work/Live:

6. 186 visa offers an individual to work and live in
Australia for the period of 5 years.
However, validity period for visa 482 depends on the
stream. If an candidates are under short term stream
then time period granted to them is 2 years and if they
are in medium stream or in labour agreement stream
then time period granted to them is 4 years.
Validity Of Visas:

7. 186 Visa- If you are under direct stream then you need
to appear and pass the skill assessment test. However,
for temporary residence transition there is no
requirement for the skill test.
TSS 482 Visa: For this one, skill assessment is totaly
depends on the occupation for which an individual has
applied for.
Assesssment Test For Skill:

8. To obtain visa 186 age limit is 45 years however, if you
are scientist or researcher then there is barrier on age.
For TSS 482, there is age limit.
Age Criteria:

9. Subclass 186: You are required to have 3 years of
working experience for Direct Stream and for temporary
residence transition must be working in the nominated
occupation and have 3 years of working experience
under the same employer.
TSS 482: Candidates should have minimum of 2 years
of working experience in same occupation or related
field.
Experience:

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