
Client: Sharad
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Visa Type: Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
Role: Sous Chef – Western Cuisine
Employer: Burrito Bar, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
🔹 Background:
Sharad, a Bachelor in Hotel Management graduate (2018), worked in renowned western restaurants in Delhi for 5 years before moving back to Nepal. Determined to work in Australia without pursuing further studies, he explored the 482 visa pathway.
🔹 The Challenge:
- Western cuisine chefs face limited demand compared to Asian chefs in Australia.
- Despite sending over 100 job applications via platforms like Seek and Indeed, Sharad received no responses.
- The 482 visa process requires meticulous documentation, a valid skill assessment, and an English test score (PTE 71).
🔹 How Baasu Helped:
- Guided Sharad through his Skill Assessment and RPL Certificate IV.
- Helped him build a competitive CV and prepared him for interviews.
- Done CV Marketing meticulously.
- Supported Sharad throughout the nomination and visa filing process.
- The visa was approved within 50 days of application
🔹 Results:
- Sharad received an offer letter within 2 weeks of his interview.
- His 2-year-long effort paid off with a successful 482 visa grant.
- He recently got married and plans to take his spouse with him to Australia on a partner visa.
🔹 Shah’s Advice to Future Applicants:
“Be consistent and patient. Keep improving your profile, take guidance from experts like Baasu, and don’t give up. It’s tough but not impossible.â€
✅ Big Congratulations to Shah from all of us at Baasu! Your determination and trust inspire many aspiring professionals looking to build a life in Australia.