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How Nigerians and Africans Can Find a Sponsoring Employer for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas when they can’t find a suitable local candidate. For many Nigerians and Africans, this visa is a stepping stone to Permanent Residency (PR). But here’s the catch: not every employer can or will sponsor you.

We help skilled professionals find, approach, and secure jobs with sponsor-ready employers.

 

What is the 482 Visa?

The 482 visa lets you:

  • Work in Australia for up to 4 years (depending on stream).

  • Bring eligible family members.

  • Travel in and out of Australia during your visa period.

  • Potentially transition to PR through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186).

Streams Under the 482 Visa

  • Short-Term Stream – For occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

  • Medium-Term Stream – For occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) with a PR pathway.

  • Labour Agreement Stream – For employers with special agreements to hire overseas workers.

 

How to Find a Sponsoring Employer

1. Search the Approved Sponsors List

  • The Australian Government maintains a Register of Approved Sponsors.

  • Afrovo can identify those hiring in your skill area.

2. Use Job Boards with Sponsorship Filters

  • Seek, Indeed, and LinkedIn often list “visa sponsorship available” jobs.

3. Network with Industry Contacts

  • Attend Australian industry events or online networking groups.

4. Tailor Your Application for Sponsorship

  • Highlight your skills shortage occupation, PR eligibility, and work readiness.

 

How Afrovo Helps with 482 Visa Success

  • Matches you with sponsor-ready employers.

  • Prepares your sponsorship-focused CV and cover letter.

  • Guides you through the 482 visa application process.

  • Advises on transitioning from 482 to PR

 

“I was struggling to get noticed by Australian employers. Afrovo connected me to a sponsor-ready healthcare provider, and I’m now working in Brisbane on a 482 visa.”
— Kemi, Nigerian Registered Nurse

 

🎯 Want to work in Australia on a 482 visa?
👉 Book Afrovo’s Sponsorship Job Search Service

📋 Need help applying for your 482 visa?
👉 Get Afrovo’s Visa Processing Support

 

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