Harbourview Dining: Protecting a Restaurant Manager’s Pathway to PR

AustraliaMigrate successfully secured long-term sponsorship for a Restaurant Manager despite imminent occupation-list changes.

Our client, a restaurant, sponsored a Restaurant Manager from overseas. The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa was approved in August 2023 for two years, with the applicant arriving in Australia in October 2023. According to the policy, to transition to permanent residency via the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream, the applicant needed to hold the 482 visa and work in the nominated occupation in Australia for two full years.

However, since the applicant was overseas at the time of visa approval, he was short a couple of months in meeting the required two-year period. Meanwhile, in early 2024, we received information that the occupation “Restaurant Manager” would soon be removed from Australia’s occupation list, jeopardizing his eligibility for permanent residency.

Recognizing this potential risk, AustraliaMigrate advised the client to renew the nomination early, despite the existing visa being valid until August 2025. Acting proactively, we lodged the new nomination in June 2024, strategically ensuring it would remain valid for 12 months.

In December 2024, the government officially removed “Restaurant Manager” from the occupation list. However, thanks to AustraliaMigrate’s foresight and strategic planning, our client remained unaffected by this policy change. Because the nomination was lodged prior to the removal, the applicant’s pathway to permanent residency was preserved.

Through this proactive approach, AustraliaMigrate successfully protected the interests of both the employer and employee, demonstrating our expertise in navigating complex policy changes and securing the best outcomes for our clients.