Work Visa Recommendation Report

Primary Recommendation

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa — Subclass 482 (Medium-term stream)

✓ Highly Eligible

As a 32-year-old Indian national with 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313), a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from IIT Bombay, and a confirmed sponsorship from Atlassian in Sydney, you are strongly positioned for the TSS 482 visa on the Medium-term stream. Your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), and Atlassian is an approved Standard Business Sponsor with an established track record of sponsoring skilled workers.

Why This Visa Is Right for You

✓Software Engineer (261313) is on the MLTSSL, qualifying you for the Medium-term stream with a 4-year visa duration
✓Medium-term stream provides a direct pathway to permanent residency via the ENS 186 (Temporary Residence Transition) after 3 years
✓Atlassian’s offered salary of AUD $165,000 significantly exceeds the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) of AUD $73,150
✓Your 8 years of experience and IIT Bombay degree exceed the minimum requirements for ACS skills assessment
✓Your spouse and children can be included as secondary applicants with full work and study rights
✓No age limit for the 482 visa (unlike points-tested visas which cap at 45)

Alternative Visa Options

Employer Nomination Scheme

Subclass 186 (Direct Entry)

If Atlassian is willing to nominate you directly for permanent residency, you could skip the 482 entirely. Requires 3 years of relevant experience and a positive skills assessment. Higher cost but immediate PR.

Skilled Independent Visa

Subclass 189

A points-tested visa that doesn’t require employer sponsorship. With your age (30 points), experience (15 points), and qualifications (15 points), you could reach 75+ points. However, current invitation rounds for Software Engineers have high cut-offs.

Required Documents

1Skills Assessment (ACS)

✓Australian Computer Society (ACS) skills assessment for Software Engineer (261313)
✓Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from IIT Bombay (certified copy with transcripts)
✓Detailed employment references from each employer on company letterhead (dates, duties, hours)
✓Updated CV/resume matching your ANZSCO occupation description
✓Tax records or payslips to corroborate employment history

2Employer Sponsorship Documents

✓Atlassian’s Standard Business Sponsor approval confirmation
✓Nomination application lodged by Atlassian (Form 1196)
✓Employment contract specifying role, salary (AUD $165,000), and terms
✓Position description matching ANZSCO 261313 duties
✓Evidence of Labour Market Testing (job advertisements run for 28+ days)

3English Language Proficiency

✓IELTS General or Academic with minimum 5.0 in each band (your score: 7.5 overall)
✓Alternative: PTE Academic 36+ in each component, or TOEFL iBT 4+ in each
✓Test must be taken within 3 years of visa application date

4Health & Character Requirements

✓Health examination by approved panel physician (all family members)
✓Chest X-ray for applicants over 11 years of age
✓Indian Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from Passport Seva Kendra
✓Police clearances from any other country lived in 12+ months since age 16
✓Health insurance arrangement (employer-provided or private)

5Identity & Family Documents

✓Valid Indian passport with minimum 6 months validity
✓Birth certificate (certified English translation if needed)
✓Marriage certificate (if including spouse as dependent)
✓Children’s birth certificates and passports (if applicable)
✓Form 80 — Personal particulars for character assessment

Expected Timeline

ACS Skills Assessment 6–10 weeks

Employer Lodges Nomination (once SBS approved) 2–4 weeks processing

Gather Personal Documents & Health Checks 2–4 weeks

Lodge Visa Application (Form 1066) 1 day

Biometrics & Interview (if required) 1–3 weeks

Visa Processing & Grant 1–4 months

Application Fees

Base Application Charge (primary applicant, Medium-term)	AUD $3,035
Additional applicant over 18 (spouse)	AUD $3,035
Additional applicant under 18 (per child)	AUD $760
Nomination fee (paid by Atlassian)	AUD $330
ACS Skills Assessment	AUD $550
Health examinations (per person)	AUD $350–500
Indian Police Clearance Certificate	AUD $15
IELTS test fee	AUD $410
Skilling Australians Fund levy (4 years, medium business)	AUD $7,200

Important Tips

Start the ACS skills assessment immediately — it’s the longest lead item and must be completed before Atlassian can lodge the nomination. ACS deducts 2–4 years from your experience for the “ICT skill level met date,” so ensure you document at least 6+ years to clear the post-deduction threshold.
Your employer (Atlassian) handles most of the sponsorship paperwork, but stay proactive. Ensure their HR team lodges the nomination promptly after your skills assessment clears. Delays on the employer side are the #1 bottleneck.
The Medium-term stream gives you a pathway to permanent residency via ENS 186 (TRT) after working for Atlassian for 3 years. Keep your employment continuous — changing employers resets the clock unless the new employer also sponsors you.
Collect police clearances from every country you’ve lived in for 12+ months since age 16. For Indian PCC, book through Passport Seva at least 4 weeks in advance — in-person appointments fill up fast in Mumbai.
If including your spouse, they will need their own health examination and police clearance. Their visa is tied to yours — if your visa is cancelled, theirs is too.

Next Steps

Lodge your ACS skills assessment application with all employment references, degree certificates, and tax records
Confirm your IELTS score is still valid (within 3 years) or book a new test — aim for 7.0+ to keep ENS 186 options open
Request Indian Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from Passport Seva Kendra — book the appointment now
Coordinate with Atlassian’s HR/immigration team to prepare the nomination application and employment contract
Schedule health examinations for yourself and all family members at an approved panel physician
Gather all identity documents: passport, birth certificates, marriage certificate, children’s documents
Once ACS assessment and nomination are approved, lodge your visa application via ImmiAccount
Pay the application fee, submit biometrics if requested, and monitor your application status regularly