Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Terms and Conditions

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Application context

Current location

Give details of the applicant's current location.

Current location

Country

Skills assessment

Has the applicant commenced or completed a skills assessment?

No
Yes

Nomination details

Give details of the related nomination.

Reference number type

Primary applicant

Information: Entering names incorrectly may result in denial of permission to board an aircraft to
Australia, or result in delays in border processing on arrival to Australia, even if the applicant has
been granted a visa.

Passport details

Enter the following details as they appear in the applicant's personal passport.

Family name Given names

Sex

Male
Female
Indeterminate / Intersex / Unspecified

Date of birth

Day

Month

Year

Passport number

Country of passport

Country

Nationality of passport holder

Date of issue

Day

Month

Year

Date of expiry

Day

Month

Year

Place of issue / issuing authority

It is strongly recommended that the passport be valid for at least six months.

Australian visa grant number

Does this applicant have an Australian visa grant number from a previous visa application?

No
Yes

National identity card

Does this applicant have a national identity card?

No
Yes

Place of birth

City State / Province / Region Country

Relationship status

Other names / spellings

Is this applicant currently, or have they ever been known by any other names?

No
Yes

Citizenship

s this applicant a citizen of the selected country of passport?

No
Yes

Is this applicant a citizen of any other country?

No
Yes

Health examination

Has this applicant undertaken a health examination for an Australian visa in the last 12 months?

No
Yes

Critical data confirmation

All information provided is important to the processing of this application.
If the information included on this page is incorrect, it may lead to denial of permission to board an
aircraft to Australia, even if a visa has been granted.
Confirm that the following information is correct and that it is in the correct fields.

Family name Given names

Sex

Male
Female
Indeterminate / Intersex / Unspecified

Date of birth

day

Month

year

Country of birth

Country

Passport number

Country of passport

Country

Is the above information correct?

No
Yes

Visa stream and nominated position details

The stream and visa period are pre-determined by the related nomination unless the primary
applicant is the holder of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport. If changes
are required a new nomination will be necessary.
If the primary applicant holds a HKSAR passport, details should be entered on the Primary applicant
page

Visa stream

Maximum visa period

Occupation name and code

Does the applicant acknowledge that they are applying for the visa stream as specified by the nomination?

No
Yes

Accompanying members of the family unit

Are there any accompanying members of the family unit included in this application?

No
Yes

Critical data confirmation

Accompanying members of the family unit

All information provided is important to the processing of this application.
If the information included on this page is incorrect, it may lead to denial of permission to board an
aircraft to Australia, even if a visa has been granted.
Confirm that the following information is correct and that it is in the correct fields.

Is the above information correct?

No
Yes

Contact details

Country of residence

Usual country of residence

Country

Residential address

Note that a street address is required. A post office address cannot be accepted as a residential address

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Postal address

Is the postal address the same as the residential address?

No
Yes

Contact telephone numbers

Home phone

Business phone

Mobile / Cell phone

Email address

Authorised recipient

Does the applicant authorise another person to receive written correspondence on their behalf?

No
Yes

This authorises the department to send the authorised person all written correspondence that would otherwise be sent directly to the applicant This person is referred to as the 'authorised recipient'.

Registration / Licensing

Is registration or a licence required to work in the nominated occupation in the location where the applicant will be working in Australia?

No
Yes

Skills assessment

Type of skills assessment

Name of program

Date assessment commenced

Identification number

Is the applicant's skills assessment completed?

No
Yes

Education history

Highest recognised qualification obtained

Has the applicant completed, or is currently enrolled in, any studies at secondary level or above?

No
Yes

Applicant language skills

Is English the applicant's first language?

No
Yes

English language proficiency

Has the applicant undertaken an English test in the last 36 months?

No
Yes

Has the applicant studied in a secondary and / or tertiary institution where the instruction was in English?

No
Yes

Employment history

The applicant declares that they have been working in a similar position for at least 2 years

No
Yes

Past employment details

Provide details of the applicant's employment history for the past 5 years

No
Yes

Payments to employer

Has the applicant agreed to pay the employer or the employer's agent for any purpose whatsoever including, but not limited to, recruitment, travel, visa applications or agent fees?

Yes
No

Application withdrawal

If the application for any associated sponsorship or nomination is refused or withdrawn, does the
applicant wish to withdraw the visa application? Note: If the application is withdrawn, the case will
be considered closed and any review rights to which the applicant might have been entitled are
foregone.

If the applicant has paid the visa application charge and withdraws the application, is the applicant seeking a refund?

No
Yes

Health declarations

In the last five years, has any applicant visited, or lived, outside their country of passport, for more
than 3 consecutive months? Do not include time spent in Australia.

Does any applicant intend to enter a hospital or a health care facility (including nursing homes) while in Australia?

No
Yes

Does any applicant intend to work as, or study to be a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic during their stay in Australia?

No
Yes

Does any applicant intend to work or be a trainee at a child care centre (including preschools and creches) while in Australia?

No
Yes

Does any applicant intend to be in a classroom situation for more than 3 months (eg. as either a student, teacher, lecturer or observer)?

No
Yes

Has any applicant:

ever had, or currently have, tuberculosis?

No
Yes

been in close contact with a family member that has active tuberculosis?

No
Yes

ever had a chest x-ray which showed an abnormality?

No
Yes

During their proposed visit to Australia, does any applicant expect to incur medical costs, or require
treatment or medical follow up for
• blood disorder
• cancer
• heart disease
• hepatitis B or C and/or liver disease
• HIV infection, including AIDS
• kidney disease, including dialysis
• mental illness
• pregnancy
• respiratory disease that has required hospital admission or oxygen therapy
• other?

No
Yes

Does any applicant require assistance with mobility or care due to a medical condition?

No
Yes

Character declarations

If the applicant answers ‘Yes’ to any of the character declarations they must give all relevant details.
For combined applications, state which applicant the declaration applies to.
If the matter relates to a criminal conviction, provide:
• the date and nature of the offence
• full details of the sentence
• dates of any period of imprisonment or other detention

Has any applicant ever been charged with any offence that is currently awaiting legal action?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been convicted of an offence in any country (including any conviction which is now removed from official records)?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been the subject of a domestic violence or family violence order, or any other order, of a tribunal or court or other similar authority, for the personal protection of another person?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been the subject of an arrest warrant or Interpol notice?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been found guilty of a sexually based offence involving a child (including where no conviction was recorded)?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been named on a sex offender register?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been acquitted of any offence on the grounds of unsoundness of mind or insanity?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been found by a court not fit to plead?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been directly or indirectly involved in, or associated with, activities which would represent a risk to national security in Australia or any other country?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been charged with, or indicted for: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture, slavery, or any other crime that is otherwise of a serious international concern?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been associated with a person, group or organisation that has been or is involved in criminal conduct?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been associated with an organisation engaged in violence or engaged in acts of violence (including war, insurgency, freedom fighting, terrorism, protest) either overseas or in Australia?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever served in a military force, police force, state sponsored / private militia or intelligence agency (including secret police)?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever undergone any military/paramilitary training, been trained in weapons/ explosives or in the manufacture of chemical/biological products?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been involved in people smuggling or people trafficking offences?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever been removed, deported or excluded from any country (including Australia)?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever overstayed a visa in any country (including Australia)?

No
Yes

Has any applicant ever had any outstanding debts to the Australian Government or any public authority in Australia?

No
Yes

Declarations

Warning: Giving false or misleading information is a serious offence. The applicants declare that they:

Have read and understood the information provided to them in this application.

Have provided complete and correct information in every detail on this form, and on any attachments to it.

Understand that if any fraudulent documents or false or misleading information has been provided with this application, or if any of the applicants fail to satisfy the Minister of their identity, the application may be refused and the applicant(s), and any member of their family unit, may become unable to be granted a visa for a specified period of time.

Understand that if documents are found to be fraudulent or information to be incorrect after the grant of a visa, the visa may subsequently be cancelled.

Understand that if this application is approved, any person not included in this application will not have automatic right of entry to Australia.

Will inform the Department in writing immediately as they become aware of a change in circumstances (including change of address) or if there is any change relating to information they have provided in or with this application, while it is being considered.

Have read the information contained in the Privacy Notice (Form 1442i)

Understand that the department may collect, use and disclose the applicant's personal information (including biometric information and other sensitive information) as outlined in the Privacy Notice (Form 1442i)

Understand that they must abide by the conditions of the visa.

Have made adequate arrangements for health insurance during the period of their intended stay in Australia.

Give consent to the collection of their fingerprints and facial image if required

Understand that, if required to provide their fingerprints and facial image, the applicant's fingerprints and facial image and biographical information held by the Department may be given to Australian law enforcement agencies to help identify the applicant and determine eligibility for grant of the visa being applied for, and for law enforcement purposes.

Give consent to Australian law enforcement agencies disclosing the applicant's biometric, biographical and criminal record information to the Department to help identify the applicant, to determine eligibility for grant of a visa and for law enforcement purposes.

Give consent to the Department using the applicant's biometric, biographical and criminal record information obtained for the purposes of the Migration Act 1958 or the Citizenship Act 2007. Give consent to Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) to access their personal information?

As an applicant: I understand that if my visa ceases to be in effect and I do not hold another visa to remain in Australia at that time, I will be an unlawful non-citizen under the Migration Act 1958. As such, I will be expected to depart from Australia, and be subject to removal under the Migration Act 1958.

Australian values

Each applicant who is 18 years or over has read, or had explained to them, information provided by the Australian Government on Australian society and values, and agrees to the Australian values statement. Life in Australia booklet Australian values statement

Paying for visa sponsorship

Section 245AS of the Migration Act 1958 prohibits offering to provide or providing a benefit in return for the occurrence of a 'sponsorship-related event' as defined by section 245AQ of that Act. Refer to Paying for visa sponsorship - declaration requirement for more information.
The applicant declares that no persons included in this application have engaged in conduct that constitutes a contravention of subsection 245AS(1) of the Migration Act 1958.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa