BAASU

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.”


✅ 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.