Chính phủ đã chính thức bãi bỏ visa 457 và ban hành loại visa thay thế 482 (TSS) bắt đầu từ ngày 18 tháng 3 năm 2018.
Tuy nhiên những ai đã nộp hồ sơ vin visa 457 và đang trong thời gian chờ đợi xét duyệt vẫn được áp dụng luật cũ. Những ai đã có visa 457 nhưng muốn đổi công việc phải nộp visa TSS mới.
Một thay đổi khác gây khó khăn cho những ai muốn xin visa định cư vùng tỉnh, đó là điều kiện kinh nghiệm làm việc để xin visa 187 nay là 3 năm làm việc toàn thời, thay vì trước đây hoàn toàn không đòi kinh nghiệm.
Một thay đổi lớn khác đó là Chính phủ đã ban hành một danh sách tay nghề mới có tên Regional Occupation List (ROL) – Danh sách tay nghề định cư vùng tỉnh – dành cho visa bảo lãnh tay nghề vùng tỉnh 187 và visa TSS trung hạn.
Như vậy, visa 482 (TSS) sẽ bao gồm hai chương trình: ngắn hạn và trung hạn. Đối với chương trình trung hạn sẽ áp dụng danh sách tay nghề trung hạn (MLTSSL) và danh sách tay nghề vùng tỉnh (ROL).
Các điều kiện của visa 482 là phải có kinh nghiệm làm việc 2 năm trong lĩnh vực bảo lãnh, tiếng Anh IELTS 5.0, tuy nhiên điều kiện thẩm định tay nghề sẽ không áp dụng cho tất cả các ngành nghề.
Danh sách tay nghề ROL áp dụng cho visa 187 và visa TSS 482 trung hạn
| 1 | defence force senior officer | 111212 |
| 2 | local government legislator | 111311 |
| 3 | member of parliament | 111312 |
| 4 | legislators (nec) | 111399 |
| 5 | aquaculture farmer | 121111 |
| 6 | cotton grower | 121211 |
| 7 | flower grower | 121212 |
| 8 | fruit or nut grower | 121213 |
| 9 | grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | 121214 |
| 10 | grape grower | 121215 |
| 11 | mixed crop farmer | 121216 |
| 12 | sugar cane grower | 121217 |
| 13 | turf grower | 121218 |
| 14 | vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) | 121221 |
| 15 | crop farmers (nec) | 121299 |
| 16 | apiarist | 121311 |
| 17 | beef cattle farmer | 121312 |
| 18 | dairy cattle farmer | 121313 |
| 19 | deer farmer | 121314 |
| 20 | goat farmer | 121315 |
| 21 | horse breeder | 121316 |
| 22 | mixed livestock farmer | 121317 |
| 23 | pig farmer | 121318 |
| 24 | poultry farmer | 121321 |
| 25 | sheep farmer | 121322 |
| 26 | livestock farmers (nec) | 121399 |
| 27 | mixed crop and livestock farmer | 121411 |
| 28 | sales and marketing manager | 131112 |
| 29 | advertising manager | 131113 |
| 30 | public relations manager | 131114 |
| 31 | corporate services manager | 132111 |
| 32 | finance manager | 132211 |
| 33 | human resource manager | 132311 |
| 34 | policy and planning manager | 132411 |
| 35 | research and development manager | 132511 |
| 36 | project builder | 133112 |
| 37 | importer or exporter | 133311 |
| 38 | wholesaler | 133312 |
| 39 | manufacturer | 133411 |
| 40 | production manager (forestry) | 133511 |
| 41 | production manager (manufacturing) | 133512 |
| 42 | production manager (mining) | 133513 |
| 43 | supply and distribution manager | 133611 |
| 44 | procurement manager | 133612 |
| 45 | medical administrator (Aus) / medical superintendent (NZ) | 134211 |
| 46 | health and welfare services managers (nec) | 134299 |
| 47 | school principal | 134311 |
| 48 | regional education manager | 134412 |
| 49 | education managers (nec) | 134499 |
| 50 | ICT project manager | 135112 |
| 51 | ICT managers (nec) | 135199 |
| 52 | commissioned defence force officer | 139111 |
| 53 | commissioned fire officer | 139112 |
| 54 | commissioned police officer | 139113 |
| 55 | senior non‑commissioned defence force member | 139211 |
| 56 | arts administrator or manager | 139911 |
| 57 | laboratory manager | 139913 |
| 58 | quality assurance manager | 139914 |
| 59 | sports administrator | 139915 |
| 60 | specialist managers (nec) | 139999 |
| 61 | cafe or restaurant manager | 141111 |
| 62 | caravan park and camping ground manager | 141211 |
| 63 | hotel or motel manager | 141311 |
| 64 | licensed club manager | 141411 |
| 65 | bed and breakfast operator | 141911 |
| 66 | retirement village manager | 141912 |
| 67 | accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | 141999 |
| 68 | retail manager (general) | 142111 |
| 69 | antique dealer | 142112 |
| 70 | betting agency manager | 142113 |
| 71 | hair or beauty salon manager | 142114 |
| 72 | post office manager | 142115 |
| 73 | travel agency manager | 142116 |
| 74 | amusement centre manager | 149111 |
| 75 | fitness centre manager | 149112 |
| 76 | sports centre manager | 149113 |
| 77 | call or contact centre manager | 149211 |
| 78 | customer service manager | 149212 |
| 79 | conference and event organiser | 149311 |
| 80 | fleet manager | 149411 |
| 81 | railway station manager | 149412 |
| 82 | transport company manager | 149413 |
| 83 | boarding kennel or cattery operator | 149911 |
| 84 | cinema or theatre manager | 149912 |
| 85 | facilities manager | 149913 |
| 86 | financial institution branch manager | 149914 |
| 87 | equipment hire manager | 149915 |
| 88 | hospitality, retail and service managers (nec) | 149999 |
| 89 | actor | 211111 |
| 90 | dancer or choreographer | 211112 |
| 91 | entertainer or variety artist | 211113 |
| 92 | actors, dancers and other entertainers (nec) | 211199 |
| 93 | composer | 211211 |
| 94 | music director | 211212 |
| 95 | singer | 211214 |
| 96 | music professionals (nec) | 211299 |
| 97 | photographer | 211311 |
| 98 | painter (visual arts) | 211411 |
| 99 | potter or ceramic artist | 211412 |
| 100 | sculptor | 211413 |
| 101 | visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) | 211499 |
| 102 | artistic director | 212111 |
| 103 | media producer (excluding video) | 212112 |
| 104 | radio presenter | 212113 |
| 105 | television presenter | 212114 |
| 106 | author | 212211 |
| 107 | book or script editor | 212212 |
| 108 | art director (film, television or stage) | 212311 |
| 109 | director (film, television, radio or stage) | 212312 |
| 110 | director of photography | 212313 |
| 111 | film and video editor | 212314 |
| 112 | program director (television or radio) | 212315 |
| 113 | stage manager | 212316 |
| 114 | technical director | 212317 |
| 115 | video producer | 212318 |
| 116 | film, television, radio and stage directors (nec) | 212399 |
| 117 | copywriter | 212411 |
| 118 | newspaper or periodical editor | 212412 |
| 119 | print journalist | 212413 |
| 120 | radio journalist | 212414 |
| 121 | technical writer | 212415 |
| 122 | television journalist | 212416 |
| 123 | journalists and other writers (nec) | 212499 |
| 124 | company secretary | 221211 |
| 125 | corporate treasurer | 221212 |
| 126 | commodities trader | 222111 |
| 127 | finance broker | 222112 |
| 128 | insurance broker | 222113 |
| 129 | financial brokers (nec) | 222199 |
| 130 | financial market dealer | 222211 |
| 131 | futures trader | 222212 |
| 132 | stockbroking dealer | 222213 |
| 133 | financial dealers (nec) | 222299 |
| 134 | financial investment adviser | 222311 |
| 135 | financial investment manager | 222312 |
| 136 | human resource adviser | 223111 |
| 137 | recruitment consultant | 223112 |
| 138 | workplace relations adviser | 223113 |
| 139 | ICT trainer | 223211 |
| 140 | training and development professional | 223311 |
| 141 | mathematician | 224112 |
| 142 | archivist | 224211 |
| 143 | gallery or museum curator | 224212 |
| 144 | health information manager | 224213 |
| 145 | records manager | 224214 |
| 146 | intelligence officer | 224411 |
| 147 | policy analyst | 224412 |
| 148 | librarian | 224611 |
| 149 | organisation and methods analyst | 224712 |
| 150 | electorate officer | 224911 |
| 151 | liaison officer | 224912 |
| 152 | migration agent (Aus) / immigration consultant (NZ) | 224913 |
| 153 | patents examiner | 224914 |
| 154 | information and organisation professionals (nec) | 224999 |
| 155 | advertising specialist | 225111 |
| 156 | market research analyst | 225112 |
| 157 | marketing specialist | 225113 |
| 158 | ICT account manager | 225211 |
| 159 | ICT business development manager | 225212 |
| 160 | ICT sales representative | 225213 |
| 161 | public relations professional | 225311 |
| 162 | sales representative (industrial products) | 225411 |
| 163 | sales representative (medical and pharmaceutical products) | 225412 |
| 164 | technical sales representatives (nec) | 225499 |
| 165 | aeroplane pilot | 231111 |
| 166 | air traffic controller | 231112 |
| 167 | flying instructor | 231113 |
| 168 | helicopter pilot | 231114 |
| 169 | air transport professionals (nec) | 231199 |
| 170 | master fisher | 231211 |
| 171 | ship’s engineer | 231212 |
| 172 | ship’s master | 231213 |
| 173 | ship’s officer | 231214 |
| 174 | marine surveyor | 231215 |
| 175 | marine transport professionals (nec) | 231299 |
| 176 | fashion designer | 232311 |
| 177 | industrial designer | 232312 |
| 178 | jewellery designer | 232313 |
| 179 | graphic designer | 232411 |
| 180 | illustrator | 232412 |
| 181 | multimedia designer | 232413 |
| 182 | web designer | 232414 |
| 183 | interior designer | 232511 |
| 184 | urban and regional planner | 232611 |
| 185 | wine maker | 234213 |
| 186 | conservation officer | 234311 |
| 187 | park ranger | 234314 |
| 188 | geologist | 234411 |
| 189 | exercise physiologist | 234915 |
| 190 | kaiako kohanga reo (Maori language nest teacher) | 241112 |
| 191 | kaiako kura kaupapa maori (Maori‑medium primary school teacher) | 241211 |
| 192 | pouako kura kaupapa maori (Maori‑medium primary school senior teacher) | 241212 |
| 193 | primary school teacher | 241213 |
| 194 | middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | 241311 |
| 195 | university tutor | 242112 |
| 196 | vocational education teacher (Aus) / polytechnic teacher (NZ) | 242211 |
| 197 | education adviser | 249111 |
| 198 | education reviewer | 249112 |
| 199 | art teacher (private tuition) | 249211 |
| 200 | dance teacher (private tuition) | 249212 |
| 201 | drama teacher (private tuition) | 249213 |
| 202 | music teacher (private tuition) | 249214 |
| 203 | private tutors and teachers (nec) | 249299 |
| 204 | teacher of English to speakers of other languages | 249311 |
| 205 | dietitian | 251111 |
| 206 | nutritionist | 251112 |
| 207 | environmental health officer | 251311 |
| 208 | occupational health and safety adviser | 251312 |
| 209 | orthoptist | 251412 |
| 210 | hospital pharmacist | 251511 |
| 211 | industrial pharmacist | 251512 |
| 212 | retail pharmacist | 251513 |
| 213 | health promotion officer | 251911 |
| 214 | health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | 251999 |
| 215 | acupuncturist | 252211 |
| 216 | homoeopath | 252212 |
| 217 | naturopath | 252213 |
| 218 | traditional Chinese medicine practitioner | 252214 |
| 219 | traditional Maori health practitioner | 252215 |
| 220 | complementary health therapists (nec) | 252299 |
| 221 | dental specialist | 252311 |
| 222 | dentist | 252312 |
| 223 | resident medical officer | 253112 |
| 224 | anaesthetist | 253211 |
| 225 | nurse educator | 254211 |
| 226 | nurse researcher | 254212 |
| 227 | nurse manager | 254311 |
| 228 | web developer | 261212 |
| 229 | software tester | 261314 |
| 230 | database administrator | 262111 |
| 231 | systems administrator | 262113 |
| 232 | network administrator | 263112 |
| 233 | network analyst | 263113 |
| 234 | ICT quality assurance engineer | 263211 |
| 235 | ICT support engineer | 263212 |
| 236 | ICT systems test engineer | 263213 |
| 237 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) | 263299 |
| 238 | judge | 271211 |
| 239 | magistrate | 271212 |
| 240 | tribunal member | 271213 |
| 241 | intellectual property lawyer | 271214 |
| 242 | judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | 271299 |
| 243 | careers counsellor | 272111 |
| 244 | drug and alcohol counsellor | 272112 |
| 245 | family and marriage counsellor | 272113 |
| 246 | rehabilitation counsellor | 272114 |
| 247 | student counsellor | 272115 |
| 248 | counsellors (nec) | 272199 |
| 249 | psychotherapist | 272314 |
| 250 | historian | 272411 |
| 251 | interpreter | 272412 |
| 252 | translator | 272413 |
| 253 | archaeologist | 272414 |
| 254 | social professionals (nec) | 272499 |
| 255 | community arts worker | 272611 |
| 256 | recreation officer (Aus) / recreation coordinator (NZ) | 272612 |
| 257 | welfare worker | 272613 |
| 258 | agricultural technician | 311111 |
| 259 | anaesthetic technician | 311211 |
| 260 | cardiac technician | 311212 |
| 261 | medical laboratory technician | 311213 |
| 262 | operating theatre technician | 311214 |
| 263 | pharmacy technician | 311215 |
| 264 | pathology collector (Aus) / phlebotomist (NZ) | 311216 |
| 265 | medical technicians (nec) | 311299 |
| 266 | fisheries officer | 311311 |
| 267 | meat inspector | 311312 |
| 268 | quarantine officer | 311313 |
| 269 | primary products inspectors (nec) | 311399 |
| 270 | chemistry technician | 311411 |
| 271 | earth science technician | 311412 |
| 272 | life science technician | 311413 |
| 273 | school laboratory technician | 311414 |
| 274 | hydrographer | 311415 |
| 275 | science technicians (nec) | 311499 |
| 276 | architectural draftsperson | 312111 |
| 277 | building associate | 312112 |
| 278 | building inspector | 312113 |
| 279 | construction estimator | 312114 |
| 280 | plumbing inspector | 312115 |
| 281 | surveying or spatial science technician | 312116 |
| 282 | architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | 312199 |
| 283 | electronic engineering draftsperson | 312411 |
| 284 | electronic engineering technician | 312412 |
| 285 | mechanical engineering draftsperson | 312511 |
| 286 | mechanical engineering technician | 312512 |
| 287 | safety inspector | 312611 |
| 288 | maintenance planner | 312911 |
| 289 | metallurgical or materials technician | 312912 |
| 290 | mine deputy | 312913 |
| 291 | building and engineering technicians (nec) | 312999 |
| 292 | hardware technician | 313111 |
| 293 | ICT customer support officer | 313112 |
| 294 | web administrator | 313113 |
| 295 | ICT support technicians (nec) | 313199 |
| 296 | telecommunications network planner | 313213 |
| 297 | blacksmith | 322111 |
| 298 | electroplater | 322112 |
| 299 | farrier | 322113 |
| 300 | metal casting trades worker | 322114 |
| 301 | metal polisher | 322115 |
| 302 | pressure welder | 322312 |
| 303 | aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | 323111 |
| 304 | aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | 323112 |
| 305 | aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) | 323113 |
| 306 | textile, clothing and footwear mechanic | 323215 |
| 307 | metal fitters and machinists (nec) | 323299 |
| 308 | engraver | 323311 |
| 309 | gunsmith | 323312 |
| 310 | precision instrument maker and repairer | 323314 |
| 311 | saw maker and repairer | 323315 |
| 312 | watch and clock maker and repairer | 323316 |
| 313 | engineering patternmaker | 323411 |
| 314 | toolmaker | 323412 |
| 315 | vehicle body builder | 324211 |
| 316 | vehicle trimmer | 324212 |
| 317 | vehicle painter | 324311 |
| 318 | floor finisher | 332111 |
| 319 | roof tiler | 333311 |
| 320 | electrical linesworker (Aus) / electrical line mechanic (NZ) | 342211 |
| 321 | business machine mechanic | 342311 |
| 322 | communications operator | 342312 |
| 323 | cabler (data and telecommunications) | 342411 |
| 324 | telecommunications cable jointer | 342412 |
| 325 | telecommunications linesworker (Aus) / telecommunications line mechanic (NZ) | 342413 |
| 326 | telecommunications technician | 342414 |
| 327 | baker | 351111 |
| 328 | pastrycook | 351112 |
| 329 | butcher or smallgoods maker | 351211 |
| 330 | cook | 351411 |
| 331 | dog handler or trainer | 361111 |
| 332 | pet groomer | 361113 |
| 333 | zookeeper | 361114 |
| 334 | kennel hand | 361115 |
| 335 | animal attendants and trainers (nec) | 361199 |
| 336 | shearer | 361211 |
| 337 | veterinary nurse | 361311 |
| 338 | florist | 362111 |
| 339 | gardener (general) | 362211 |
| 340 | arborist | 362212 |
| 341 | landscape gardener | 362213 |
| 342 | greenkeeper | 362311 |
| 343 | nurseryperson | 362411 |
| 344 | hairdresser | 391111 |
| 345 | print finisher | 392111 |
| 346 | screen printer | 392112 |
| 347 | graphic pre‑press trades worker | 392211 |
| 348 | printing machinist | 392311 |
| 349 | small offset printer | 392312 |
| 350 | canvas goods fabricator | 393111 |
| 351 | leather goods maker | 393112 |
| 352 | sail maker | 393113 |
| 353 | shoemaker | 393114 |
| 354 | apparel cutter | 393211 |
| 355 | clothing patternmaker | 393212 |
| 356 | dressmaker or tailor | 393213 |
| 357 | clothing trades workers (nec) | 393299 |
| 358 | upholsterer | 393311 |
| 359 | furniture finisher | 394211 |
| 360 | picture framer | 394212 |
| 361 | wood machinist | 394213 |
| 362 | wood turner | 394214 |
| 363 | wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) | 394299 |
| 364 | chemical plant operator | 399211 |
| 365 | gas or petroleum operator | 399212 |
| 366 | power generation plant operator | 399213 |
| 367 | gallery or museum technician | 399311 |
| 368 | library technician | 399312 |
| 369 | jeweller | 399411 |
| 370 | broadcast transmitter operator | 399511 |
| 371 | camera operator (film, television or video) | 399512 |
| 372 | light technician | 399513 |
| 373 | make up artist | 399514 |
| 374 | musical instrument maker or repairer | 399515 |
| 375 | sound technician | 399516 |
| 376 | television equipment operator | 399517 |
| 377 | performing arts technicians (nec) | 399599 |
| 378 | signwriter | 399611 |
| 379 | diver | 399911 |
| 380 | interior decorator | 399912 |
| 381 | optical dispenser (Aus) / dispensing optician (NZ) | 399913 |
| 382 | optical mechanic | 399914 |
| 383 | photographer’s assistant | 399915 |
| 384 | plastics technician | 399916 |
| 385 | wool classer | 399917 |
| 386 | fire protection equipment technician | 399918 |
| 387 | technicians and trades workers (nec) | 399999 |
| 388 | ambulance officer | 411111 |
| 389 | intensive care ambulance paramedic (Aus) / ambulance paramedic (NZ) | 411112 |
| 390 | dental hygienist | 411211 |
| 391 | dental prosthetist | 411212 |
| 392 | dental technician | 411213 |
| 393 | dental therapist | 411214 |
| 394 | diversional therapist | 411311 |
| 395 | enrolled nurse | 411411 |
| 396 | mothercraft nurse | 411412 |
| 397 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker | 411511 |
| 398 | kaiawhina (hauora) (Maori health assistant) | 411512 |
| 399 | massage therapist | 411611 |
| 400 | community worker | 411711 |
| 401 | disabilities services officer | 411712 |
| 402 | family support worker | 411713 |
| 403 | parole or probation officer | 411714 |
| 404 | residential care officer | 411715 |
| 405 | youth worker | 411716 |
| 406 | child care worker (group leaders only) | 421111 |
| 407 | hotel service manager | 431411 |
| 408 | defence force member ‑ other ranks | 441111 |
| 409 | emergency service worker | 441211 |
| 410 | fire fighter | 441212 |
| 411 | detective | 441311 |
| 412 | police officer | 441312 |
| 413 | security consultant | 442216 |
| 414 | driving instructor | 451211 |
| 415 | funeral director | 451311 |
| 416 | funeral workers (nec) | 451399 |
| 417 | flight attendant | 451711 |
| 418 | travel attendants (nec) | 451799 |
| 419 | first aid trainer | 451815 |
| 420 | diving instructor (open water) | 452311 |
| 421 | gymnastics coach or instructor | 452312 |
| 422 | horse riding coach or instructor | 452313 |
| 423 | snowsport instructor | 452314 |
| 424 | swimming coach or instructor | 452315 |
| 425 | tennis coach | 452316 |
| 426 | other sports coach or instructor | 452317 |
| 427 | dog or horse racing official | 452318 |
| 428 | sports development officer | 452321 |
| 429 | sports umpire | 452322 |
| 430 | other sports official | 452323 |
| 431 | footballer | 452411 |
| 432 | golfer | 452412 |
| 433 | jockey | 452413 |
| 434 | lifeguard | 452414 |
| 435 | sportspersons (nec) | 452499 |
| 436 | contract administrator | 511111 |
| 437 | program or project administrator | 511112 |
| 438 | office manager | 512111 |
| 439 | health practice manager | 512211 |
| 440 | practice managers (nec) | 512299 |
| 441 | personal assistant | 521111 |
| 442 | secretary (general) | 521211 |
| 443 | legal secretary | 521212 |
| 444 | call or contact centre team leader | 541111 |
| 445 | conveyancer | 599111 |
| 446 | legal executive | 599112 |
| 447 | clerk of court | 599211 |
| 448 | court bailiff or sheriff (Aus) / court collections officer (NZ) | 599212 |
| 449 | court orderly (Aus) / court registry officer (NZ) | 599213 |
| 450 | law clerk | 599214 |
| 451 | trust officer | 599215 |
| 452 | insurance investigator | 599611 |
| 453 | insurance loss adjuster | 599612 |
| 454 | insurance risk surveyor | 599613 |
| 455 | clinical coder | 599915 |
| 456 | auctioneer | 611111 |
| 457 | stock and station agent | 611112 |
| 458 | insurance agent | 611211 |
| 459 | business broker | 612111 |
| 460 | property manager | 612112 |
| 461 | real estate agency principal (Aus) / real estate agency licensee (NZ) | 612113 |
| 462 | real estate agent | 612114 |
| 463 | real estate representative | 612115 |
| 464 | retail buyer | 639211 |
| 465 | wool buyer | 639212 |
