KEY POINTS
- A 482 visa does not renew automatically.
- Reassess current role and applicant requirements for a further application.
- Check bridging arrangements and travel plans separately.
Start with the existing grant
Check the expiry date, conditions and passport details for each family member. Identify any earlier refusal, cancellation or change of employer. Keep the distinction between a valid application, a bridging visa grant and permission to work clear: one should not be assumed from another. Sponsorship or nomination activity alone does not extend the worker’s visa.
Reassess the proposed employment
The role, business structure, salary and worker’s circumstances may have changed since the last application. Review them against the requirements that apply to the new application. An earlier Temporary Skill Shortage grant should not be treated as proof that the same settings govern a new Skills in Demand application. Reusing old documents without checking their accuracy can create avoidable inconsistencies.
Prepare for practical dependencies
Ask when the employer can supply current documents and whether new English, assessment or family evidence may be needed. Consider travel plans before relying on a bridging arrangement. If permanent residence is being explored, maintain a separate plan for lawful temporary status rather than assuming the future permanent application will solve an approaching expiry.
Hypothetical example
A worker’s employer expects to support another period of employment, but the contract and business details have changed. The parties update the nomination evidence and review the visa requirements well before expiry. Their previous approval is useful background, but it is not treated as an automatic extension.
Official sources
Information on this website is general information and does not constitute legal advice. Visa requirements and government charges can change. Obtain advice specific to your circumstances.