Subsequent Entrant – Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
Australia’s Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), previously known as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, allows skilled workers to fill job shortages when employers cannot source a suitable local candidate. One important feature of this visa is the Subsequent Entrant stream – designed for eligible family members of the main visa holder.
If you’re a partner or dependent family member of a person holding a subclass 482 visa, this pathway could allow you to join them in Australia and enjoy many of the same benefits.
Who Can Apply as a Subsequent Entrant?
Subsequent entrants are family members of a current 482 visa holder. This includes:
- Spouse
- Dependent children
- Other eligible dependent family members
What Are the Benefits?
As a subsequent entrant on the Skills in Demand visa, you can:
- Live in Australia while the primary visa is valid
- Work and study in Australia
- Travel freely to and from Australia
- Access public healthcare through Medicare (if eligible)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify as a subsequent entrant, you must:
- Be listed as a family member in the primary applicant’s nomination
- Prove your relationship with the main visa holder (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate)
- Meet health and character requirements
- Hold valid health insurance
How to Apply
*Gather your documents – identity, relationship proof, health insurance, etc.
*Complete the visa application through the “subsequent entrant” stream.
*Pay the visa application fee.
*Wait for processing – times vary depending on the case.
Need Help With the Application?
At FederPath Consultants, we specialize in guiding applicants through Australia’s skilled migration pathways. Whether you’re applying as a primary 482 visa holder or looking to bring your dear ones as subsequent entrants, our team can simplify the process and maximize your chances of success.
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📧 Email: Info@federpath.com