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Employer Sponsored
Turning a job into permanent residency
The TSS 482 and ENS 186 employer-sponsored pathways — for workers and the businesses that sponsor them.
Direction 121: How Your Subclass 482 Is Now Prioritised
Ministerial Direction 121 commenced on 19 September 2026 and replaced the Direction 119 processing priorities. The five tiers explained — priority sectors, Specialist Skills, onshore and offshore lodgement — and why a priority tier is neither eligibility nor a timeframe.
Read the guide →People also ask about Employer Sponsored
Should I apply for the 482 or the 186 visa?
The 482 (TSS) is a temporary work visa; the 186 (ENS) is permanent. The right choice depends on your occupation, your employer's eligibility, and your work history. Many applicants move from a 482 to a 186 over time.
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