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  Pathway for 482 Visa

  Posted by Aminio on February 12, 2025 at 2:49 pm

  Is there chances to PR when you on 482 Visa at the age of 50?

  What are the option if yes ?

  Mark replied 2 months, 1 week ago 2 Members · 3 Replies

  • 482 visa
  • DAMA Australia
  • employer sponsored PR
  • ENS 186
  • PR after 50
• 3 Replies

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  Mark

  Administrator

  February 12, 2025 at 4:04 pm

  Hi Aminio and welcome to our community.

  A 482 Visa (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa) can lead to Permanent Residency (PR), but, from your question, you probably realise age is a major factor.

  Since you are 50, your options are limited but not impossible. Here’s what you need to know:

  Pathways to PR on a 482 Visa at Age 50

  A 482 Visa (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa) can lead to Permanent Residency (PR), but age is a major factor.

  1. Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 Visa – Temporary Residence Transition Stream

  • Age Limit: Generally, applicants must be under 45 years old. However, exemptions exist:
    • High Income Earners: If you’ve worked for your nominating employer for at least three years while holding a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) or Subclass 457 visa, and your earnings were at least equivalent to the Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) for each year during that period, you may be exempt from the age requirement.
    • Legacy 457 Workers: If you held a Subclass 457 visa on or after 18 April 2017 and were in Australia for at least one year between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, you might be eligible for an age exemption when applying through the Temporary Residence Transition stream.

  2. Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

  • Age Concessions: Some DAMAs offer age concessions, allowing applicants up to 55 years old to apply for PR. For instance:
    • Western Australia DAMA: Increases the maximum age limit from 45 to 55 years for visa applicants. – Check out migration.wa.gov.au
    • Orana DAMA: Provides age concessions up to 55 years for occupations with Skill Levels 1-4.

      oranadama.org.au

  3. Regional Pathways – Subclass 494 Visa

  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Subclass 494 Visa: This visa is for skilled workers nominated by an employer to work in regional Australia. After holding this visa for three years and meeting specific requirements, you may be eligible to apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Subclass 191 Visa.

  Next Steps

  • Assess Eligibility: Determine if your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and if an employer will sponsor you for PR.
  • Explore DAMA Opportunities: If you work in a regional area, investigate whether a DAMA applies to your location and occupation. This may offer age concessions.
  • Consider High-Income Exemption: If your earnings meet or exceed the FWHIT, discuss with your employer the possibility of applying for the ENS 186 Visa under the age exemption criteria.

  I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

  Regards,
  Mark

  migration.wa.gov.au

  Designated Area Migration Agreement | Migration WA

  A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more overseas workers than the standard skilled migration programs. DAMAs operate … Continue reading

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  Aminio

  Member

  February 15, 2025 at 7:57 am

  Hi Mark,

  Appreciate the information you shared and its of big help when considering the options out there for PR

  Many thanks….

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  Mark

  Administrator

  February 15, 2025 at 9:07 am

  Great to hear, thank you. Please don’t hesitate if you have any further questions. 🙂

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