Cessation Of Transitional Provisions, Short-Term Stream Renewal Reminders

Key Points

• The Australian government re-affirms that for a select group of short-term TSS (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa applicants, they may not apply for a third TSS visa within Australian borders
• Beginning on March 18, 2022, the Australian government will end the Employer Nomination Scheme transitional program (to permanent residence) for current or former Subclass 457 visa holders

Overview

Short-term Stream applicants (with an occupation on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List) must be outside Australian borders to submit a TSS visa or -renewal application if:

• They possess more than one short-term stream TSS visa;
• They were within Australian borders when they submitted their most recent TSS visa application; and