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Is A Skills Assessment and IELTS needed for 482 Visa?
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Hi again Mark,
So do I need to secure a visa sponsorship first from a company before applying for a visa or I can also apply for a visa/working rights via the Australian Department of Home Affairs?
Lyndon
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Hey Mark and also on that note, I’ve seen a lot of mining companies in Australia I’ve applied to says I have to either be a Permanent Resident or have Full Working Rights. Please tell me more about the full working rights and how do I go about in getting one?
Thank you
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Hi Lyndon,
Great to hear from you again mate, and these are really important questions!
1. Do you need visa sponsorship before applying for an Australia visa?
Ye, for the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa, you must have a job offer and sponsorship from an Australian employer before you can apply. You can’t apply first and then look for a sponsor later. The 482 visa is an employer-sponsored visa, so your sponsor lodges a nomination, and you then apply for the visa based on that specific role.
2. What does “Full Working Rights” or PR mean?
When companies say you must have “full working rights,” they usually mean:
You’re already a Permanent Resident (PR), or
You hold a visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions, like a partner visa or a permanent skilled visa.
Since you’re currently overseas, you don’t have working rights until you’re granted a visa. That’s why applying for jobs that offer 482 visa sponsorship is the best pathway for you right now.
3. What about Permanent Residency (PR)?
Good news—your occupation Diesel Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO 321212) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which opens doors to permanent visa pathways too!
Some options include:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – points-tested and doesn’t need employer sponsorship
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – state-sponsored
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – you can apply after working with your sponsor for 2–3 years on the 482 visa, or in some cases, direct entry if eligible
You might also consider building your points and submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect, especially while applying for 482 sponsorships.
Let me know if you want help with a points calculation or figuring out the best long-term plan.
Hope this clears things up!
Cheers,
Mark
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That really cleared things up thanks mate. Will get back to you when I have more questions.
Regards
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All good mate.As this one is turning into a bit of a “mega thread”, please feel free to start a new one of its on a different subject as it helps keep our forums organised 🙂
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Noted mate
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