WORK AND SKILLED MIGRATION
Australia is one of the first world’s strongest economies. For greater opportunities, a higher standard of life, and higher education, a lot of individuals travel here from all over the world. Australia is a country that attracts some of the most skilled immigrants in the world. Skilled individuals settle in Australia with ease and find employment. According to market need, the Australian government created various Skilled Occupation Lists, which are continually reviewed by government agencies. The government offers specific programmes to help newcomers improve their skills. According to Australian industry needs, higher demand occupations were selected. If new demand emerges, new occupations are added, and those with lower demand are removed from the list. Additionally, each state and territory create its own talent list in accordance with the needs of the local economy. People can move to Australia with ease if they have the necessary skill.
The visa along with Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS), Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, Designated area migration scheme and others assists the skill shortage in Australia. In General Skill Migration (GSM) applicant is the Centre of focus whereas, in Employer Nomination Schema (ENS) needs of an Australian established business is the prime focus.
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
Applicant can be inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa (subclass 186).
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as a permanent residence. Applicant can work, study and access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $4,240 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 186
- Age: Must be under 45 years unless exempt.
- Nomination: An approved Australian employer, application must be made/start within 6 months of nomination approval.
- Must have skill in Skill Occupation List (SOL), 3 years of related work experience, and a positive skill assessment not older than 3 years.
- Must have meet competent English language skill not older than 3 years. Exempt level of English as specified in labour agreement.
- Education document, all academic records, and transcripts.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
ENS ARE THREE MAIN TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Direct Entry stream: Applicant nominated by the standard business sponsor (SBS) employer, work with employer for at least 2 years.
- Temporary Residence Transition stream: Applicant must be a holder of visa subclass 457 or subclass 482 and must have worked for that SBS employer for 3 years. Cost, other benefits and requirements are nearly the same as visa subclass 186.
- Labour Agreement stream: Applicant currently work or will work; the standard business sponsor (SBS) must have a labor agreement with the Australian government and that occupation is mentioned in the agreement.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR ALL STAGES
Criteria for business to become a sponsor:
- Evidence is required to prove that the business is lawfully operating business and has a good record and regard to Australian laws.
- Proof that Australian workforce is not neglected and that the position is genuine and is not a created one. Evidenced commitment to train the workforce (SAF LEVY.)
- Financial documents like tax assessments and business evaluation for its gross and net asset worth.
- Business plan or its future expansion vision draft, increase in business activity documents/evidence.
Nomination of the applicant to fill the short skill occupation positions:
- After approval of sponsorship business can nominate a candidate from overseas in his short skill position. In 186 sponsorship obligations are not required to nominate an applicant whereas, for 482/457 visa it is a mandatory requirement.
- Nominee must hold relevant license/registration if required by their profession.
- Nominated position must be available for at least two years, and position can be anywhere in Australia.
- Employment must be full-time or 35 hours/week, Applicant also certifies that he has a genuine intention to fill the position for at least 2 years.
- Employers must submit a copy of the proposed contract. Also, provides evidence that he can financially support/pay his employee for 2 years at least. Documents must be provided by a chartered accountant, professional/ fellow professional National Accountant to meet the financial capacity requirement criteria.
- Terms and conditions of work must be attached with the application like, pay, hours of work, rotating roster, or other expectations from the employee.
- Employer has the obligation to pay according to the annual market salary rate for that position in that region, in Australia. (Fair work act/ Enterprise act) (www.fairwork.gov.au)
- Labour market testing needs to be done before nomination.
Nomination categories are as follows:
- Direct Entry (DE) Stream allows businesses to employ overseas employees, along with those 482/457 candidates who do not qualify under the temporary residence transition stream.
- Temporary residence transition (TRT) stream is a pathway to permanent residency for 482/457 visa subclass holder candidates who are working with the entity that Is nominating them for PR.
- The Labour Agreement Stream provides a pathway to permanent residency for employers who have negotiated a labor agreement with the government which includes access to a permanent visa pathway.
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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)
Applicant can be inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa, work in regional Australia (subclass 187).
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as a permanent residence. Applicant can work, study and access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $4,240 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 187
- Age: Must be under 45 years unless exempt.
- Nomination: An approved Australian employer, application must be made/start within 6 months of nomination approval.
- Must have skill in Skill Occupation List (SOL), 3 years of related work experience, and a positive skill assessment not older than 3 years.
- Must have meet competent English language skill not older than 3 years. Exempt level of English as specified in labour agreement.
- Education document, all academic records, and transcripts.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
ENS ARE THREE MAIN TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Direct Entry stream: Applicant nominated by the standard business sponsor (SBS) employer, work with employer for at least 2 years.
- Temporary Residence Transition stream: Applicant must be a holder of visa subclass 457 or subclass 482 and must have worked for that SBS employer for 3 years. Cost, other benefits and requirements are nearly the same as visa subclass 187.
- Labour Agreement stream: Applicant currently work or will work; the standard business sponsor (SBS) must have a labor agreement with the Australian government and that occupation is mentioned in the agreement.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR ALL STAGES
Criteria for business to become a sponsor:
- Evidence is required to prove that the business is lawfully operating business and has a good record and regard to Australian laws.
- Proof that Australian workforce is not neglected and that the position is genuine and is not a created one. Evidenced commitment to train the workforce (SAF LEVY.)
- Financial documents like tax assessments and business evaluation for its gross and net asset worth.
- Business plan or its future expansion vision draft, increase in business activity documents/evidence.
Nomination of the applicant to fill the short skill occupation positions:
- After approval of sponsorship business can nominate a candidate from overseas in his short skill position. In 186 sponsorship obligations are not required to nominate an applicant whereas, for 482/457 visa it is a mandatory requirement.
- Nominee must hold relevant license/registration if required by their profession.
- Nominated position must be available for at least two years, and position can be anywhere in Australia.
- Employment must be full-time or 35 hours/week, Applicant also certifies that he has a genuine intention to fill the position for at least 2 years.
- Employers must submit a copy of the proposed contract. Also, provides evidence that he can financially support/pay his employee for 2 years at least. Documents must be provided by a chartered accountant, professional/ fellow professional National Accountant to meet the financial capacity requirement criteria.
- Terms and conditions of work must be attached with the application like, pay, hours of work, rotating roster, or other expectations from the employee.
- Employer has the obligation to pay according to the annual market salary rate for that position in that region, in Australia. (Fair work act/ Enterprise act) (www.fairwork.gov.au)
- Labour market testing needs to be done before nomination.
Nomination categories are as follows:
- Direct Entry (DE) Stream allows businesses to employ overseas employees, along with those 482/457 candidates who do not qualify under the temporary residence transition stream.
- Temporary residence transition (TRT) stream is a pathway to permanent residency for 482/457 visa subclass holder candidates who are working with the entity that Is nominating them for PR.
- The Labour Agreement Stream provides a pathway to permanent residency for employers who have negotiated a labor agreement with the government which includes access to a permanent visa pathway.
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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494)
Applicant can be inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa, work in designated regional area of Australia (subclass 494).
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in designated regional area of Australia for 5 years. Applicant can work, study and no access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $4,240 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 494
- Age: Must be under 45 years unless exempt.
- Nomination: An approved Australian employer, application must be made/start within 3 months (subclass 494) of nomination approval.
- Must have skill in Skill Occupation List (SOL), 3 years of related work experience, and a positive skill assessment not older than 3 years.
- Must have meet competent English language skill not older than 3 years. Exempt level of English as specified in labour agreement.
- Education document, all academic records, and transcripts.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
ENS ARE THREE MAIN TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Direct Entry stream: Applicant nominated by the standard business sponsor (SBS) employer, work with employer for at least 2 years.
- Temporary Residence Transition stream: Applicant must be a holder of visa subclass 457 or subclass 482 and must have worked for that SBS employer for 3 years. Cost, other benefits and requirements are nearly the same as visa subclass 187.
- Labour Agreement stream: Applicant currently work or will work; the standard business sponsor (SBS) must have a labor agreement with the Australian government and that occupation is mentioned in the agreement.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR ALL STAGES
Criteria for business to become a sponsor:
- Evidence is required to prove that the business is lawfully operating business and has a good record and regard to Australian laws.
- Proof that Australian workforce is not neglected and that the position is genuine and is not a created one. Evidenced commitment to train the workforce (SAF LEVY.)
- Financial documents like tax assessments and business evaluation for its gross and net asset worth.
- Business plan or its future expansion vision draft, increase in business activity documents/evidence.
Nomination of the applicant to fill the short skill occupation positions:
- After approval of sponsorship business can nominate a candidate from overseas in his short skill position. In 186 sponsorship obligations are not required to nominate an applicant whereas, for 482/457 visa it is a mandatory requirement.
- Nominee must hold relevant license/registration if required by their profession.
- Nominated position must be available for at least two years, and position can be anywhere in Australia.
- Employment must be full-time or 35 hours/week, Applicant also certifies that he has a genuine intention to fill the position for at least 2 years.
- Employers must submit a copy of the proposed contract. Also, provides evidence that he can financially support/pay his employee for 2 years at least. Documents must be provided by a chartered accountant, professional/ fellow professional National Accountant to meet the financial capacity requirement criteria.
- Terms and conditions of work must be attached with the application like, pay, hours of work, rotating roster, or other expectations from the employee.
- Employer has the obligation to pay according to the annual market salary rate for that position in that region, in Australia. (Fair work act/ Enterprise act) (www.fairwork.gov.au)
- Labour market testing needs to be done before nomination.
Nomination categories are as follows:
- Direct Entry (DE) Stream allows businesses to employ overseas employees, along with those 482/457 candidates who do not qualify under the temporary residence transition stream.
- Temporary residence transition (TRT) stream is a pathway to permanent residency for 482/457 visa subclass holder candidates who are working with the entity that Is nominating them for PR.
- The Labour Agreement Stream provides a pathway to permanent residency for employers who have negotiated a labor agreement with the government which includes access to a permanent visa pathway.
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Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
This visa allowed to employer to bringing skilled worker due to cover skill shortage of Australian worker. Applicant can be inside or outside Australia, if in Australia you must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa.
WORK RIGHT
- Short term stream: Lives in Australia 2 years or up to 4 years if an ITO. Applicant can work, study and no access Medicare.
- Medium term stream: Lives in Australia up to 4 years. Applicant can work, study and no access Medicare.
- Labour agreement stream: Lives in Australia up to 4 years. Applicant can work, study and no access Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Short term stream: Cost from AUD $1,330 for main applicant and processing time is variable up to 13 months.
- Medium term stream: Cost from AUD $2,770 for main applicant and processing time is variable up to 5 months.
- Labour agreement stream: Cost from AUD $2,770 for main applicant and processing time is variable up to 5 months.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 482
- No age limit.
- Two (02) years of related work experience, and a mandatory positive skill assessment.
- Must have meet certain standard of English language skill unless exempt or as specified in labour agreement.
- Must maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance during stay.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Evidence to support your intention as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
TSS ARE FOUR MAIN TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Short-term stream: Must be nominated by an approved standard business sponsor (SBS) in the occupation listed in Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). But priority is given to occupation listed in Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). And application must be made/start within 3 months of nomination approval.
- Medium-term stream: Must be nominated by an approved standard business sponsor (SBS) in the occupation listed in Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL). And application must be made/start within 3 months of nomination approval.
- Labour agreement stream: The standard business sponsor (SBS) must have a labor agreement with the Australian government. Priority is given to occupation listed in Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). And application must be made/start within 3 months of nomination approval.
- Subsequent entrant: Family members of visa subclass 482 and subclass 457 holders.
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General Skill Migration
These visas are designed to meet the skill shortage in Australia. A detailed list of skills shortage in current Australian labor market is released every year, and an applicant with occupation in this skill shortage list can apply for expression of interest (EOI) and for visa after being invited. Designated areas are further described in Home Affairs website.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE/TERRITORY SPONSORED SKILLED VISAS
STAGES INVOLVED FOR GSM VISA APPLICATIONS
- Registration of expression of interest (EOI) in skill select in one of the short skill occupations.
- Invitation from the minister to apply for a visa.
- Visa application with all relevant documents within 60 days of receiving an invitation.
- Visa outcomes will be notified if granted or refused.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Applicant can be inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa, it has three main streams.
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as a permanent residence. Applicant can work, study and access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $4,240 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR GSM VISA APPLICATIONS
- Age Less than 45 years.
- Must meet the required 65 points in assessment, points criteria are assessed at the time of invitation. Points calculator (homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Evidence to support relevant skill education.
- Work experience documents.
- Must have a positive skill assessment, less than 3 years old from the relevant assessing authority.
- Recognition of your qualifications; Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities.
- Must be invited to apply for the visa by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
- Professional Year in Australia attracts 5 points.
- Completed over a period of at least 12 months
- completed in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply for a visa
- Study in regional Australia.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
SUBCLASS 189 ARE THREE MAIN TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Points tested stream: Must obtain an invitation through Skill Select by submitting an EOI, applicant score at least pool marks 65 points to lodge application, must have at least competent English language proficiency, eligible occupation listed in Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL), positive skill assessment from relevant skill assessing authority and must not be more than 3 years old.
- New Zealand stream: In addition, points tested stream, applicant must hold a New Zealand Special Category visa (subclass 444), usual resident in Australia for last 5 years before lodging application, must have completed 3 years of work at or above the minimum income threshold salary unless exempt in the last 5 years.
- Hong Kong stream: In addition, points tested stream, applicant must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport, usual resident in Australia for last 4 years before lodging application, must hold an eligible visa subclass 457/subclass 482/subclass 485 for at least 4 years, must have at least functional English language proficiency.
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Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Applicant can be inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa.
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as a permanent residence. Applicant can work, study and access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $4,240 for main applicant and processing time 3-13 months.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR GSM VISA APPLICATIONS
- Age Less than 45 years.
- Must meet the required 65 points in assessment, points criteria are assessed at the time of invitation. Points calculator (homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Evidence to support relevant skill education.
- Work experience documents.
- Must have a positive skill assessment, less than 3 years old from the relevant assessing authority.
- Recognition of your qualifications; Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities.
- Must be invited to apply for the visa by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
- Professional Year in Australia attracts 5 points.
- Completed over a period of at least 12 months
- completed in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply for a visa
- Study in regional Australia.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
SPONNSOR
Must be invited from an Australian state or territory government agency.
APPLICANT
Must obtain an invitation through Skill Select by submitting an EOI, applicant score at least pool marks 65 points to lodge application, must have at least competent English language proficiency, eligible occupation listed in Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL) or Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), positive skill assessment from relevant skill assessing authority and must not be more than 3 years old.
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Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489)
This is a provisional visa leading to a permanent visa, can be lodged from inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa.
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in regional area of Australia for 4 years. Applicant can work, study and no access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $4,240 for main applicant and processing time is variable up to 19 months.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR GSM VISA APPLICATIONS
- Age Less than 45 years.
- Must meet the required 65 points in assessment, points criteria are assessed at the time of invitation. Points calculator (homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Evidence to support relevant skill education.
- Work experience documents.
- Must have a positive skill assessment, less than 3 years old from the relevant assessing authority.
- Recognition of your qualifications; Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities.
- Must be invited to apply for the visa by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
- Professional Year in Australia attracts 5 points.
- Completed over a period of at least 12 months
- completed in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply for a visa
- Study in regional Australia.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
SPONNSOR
Must be invited from an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
APPLICANT
Must obtain an invitation through Skill Select by submitting an EOI, applicant score at least pool marks 65 points to lodge application, must have at least competent English language proficiency, eligible occupation listed in Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL) or Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), or Regional Occupation List (ROL), positive skill assessment from relevant skill assessing authority and must not be more than 3 years old.
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Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491)
This is a provisional visa leading to a permanent visa, can be lodged from inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa.
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in designated regional area of Australia for 5 years. Applicant can work, study and no access Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $4,240 for main applicant and processing time is variable up to 13 months.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR GSM VISA APPLICATIONS
- Age Less than 45 years.
- Must meet the required 65 points in assessment, points criteria are assessed at the time of invitation. Points calculator (homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Evidence to support relevant skill education.
- Work experience documents.
- Must have a positive skill assessment, less than 3 years old from the relevant assessing authority.
- Recognition of your qualifications; Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities.
- Must be invited to apply for the visa by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
- Professional Year in Australia attracts 5 points.
- Completed over a period of at least 12 months
- completed in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply for a visa
- Study in regional Australia.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
SPONNSOR
Must be invited from an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
APPLICANT
Must obtain an invitation through Skill Select by submitting an EOI, applicant score at least pool marks 65 points to lodge application, must have at least competent English language proficiency, eligible occupation listed in Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL) or Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), or Regional Occupation List (ROL), positive skill assessment from relevant skill assessing authority and must not be more than 3 years old.
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Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)
This is a permanent visa, can be lodged from inside or outside Australia, if in Australia applicant must hold substantive visa or related bridging visa.
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as a permanent residence. Applicant can work, study and access to Medicare.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR GSM VISA APPLICATIONS
- Age Less than 45 years.
- Must meet the required 65 points in assessment, points criteria are assessed at the time of invitation. Points calculator (homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Evidence to support relevant skill education.
- Work experience documents.
- Must have a positive skill assessment, less than 3 years old from the relevant assessing authority.
- Recognition of your qualifications; Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities.
- Must be invited to apply for the visa by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
- Professional Year in Australia attracts 5 points.
- Completed over a period of at least 12 months
- completed in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply for a visa
- Study in regional Australia.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
SUBCLASS 191 ARE TWO MAIN TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Regional provisional stream: This visa is a pathway to permanent residency to candidates on subclass 491, who lived at designated regional area and must have completed 3 years of work at or above the minimum income threshold salary and have complied with all visa conditions. In this stage applicant do not need a nomination or sponsor.
- Hong Kong stream: Applicant must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport, lived at designated regional area of Australia for last 3 years before lodging application and have complied with all visa conditions. Applicants have at least functional English language proficiency. In this stage applicant do not need a nomination or sponsor.
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Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
It is a permanent visa for applicants who lives in specific regional area of Australia and holding visa subclass 489/495/496/475/487 and subclass 491 to apply after completing all requirements.
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as a permanent residence. Applicant can work, study and access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $435 for main applicant and processing time 17-24 months.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR GSM VISA APPLICATIONS
- Age Less than 45 years.
- Must meet the required 65 points in assessment, points criteria are assessed at the time of invitation. Points calculator (homeaffairs.gov.au)
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Evidence to support relevant skill education.
- Work experience documents.
- Must have a positive skill assessment, less than 3 years old from the relevant assessing authority.
- Recognition of your qualifications; Migration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities.
- Must be invited to apply for the visa by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsor by an eligible relative.
- Professional Year in Australia attracts 5 points.
- Completed over a period of at least 12 months
- completed in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply for a visa
- Study in regional Australia.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
APPLICANT’S OBLIGATION FOR VISA SUBCLASS 887
- Must have lived for 2 years and worked full-time for 1 year in a regional area, or designated area. Designated areas are further described in Home Affairs website.
- Must have complied with all previous visa conditions.
- Have functional English language proficiency.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
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Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
International student after successfully completion of their course can obtain a Temporary Graduate visa. Applicant can hold a student visa, or any substantive visa or bridging visa A or B during application.
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as temporarily up to 4 years. Applicant can work, study and no access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $1,730 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 485
- Age: Under 50 years of age.
- Applicants completed two years of full-time CRICOS registered course can apply for this visa within six months of completion of course and have had all instruction in English while physically in Australia.
- Must have completed 16 months or 92 weeks of study. (Meeting the Australian study requirement (homeaffairs.gov.au).
- Onshore or offshore application during the concession period. (Temporary Graduate visa – Subclass 485 (homeaffairs.gov.au).
- Provide all evidence and nominate only one stream.
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Occupation listed in Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
- Positive skill assessment from relevant skill assessing authority.
- Maintain Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) during the time of stay in Australia.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
SUBCLASS 485 ARE FOUR MAIN TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Graduate Work stream: Applicant have recently graduated from a course and qualification are related to specific occupation that Australia needs.
- Post-Study Work stream: Applicant have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution.
- Second Post-Study Work stream: Applicant have graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area.
- Replacement stream: Applicant for current or former Temporary Graduate visa holders who lost time on their original visa due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476)
Applicant has completed a higher engineering degree in the last 2 years from a specified educational institute and has acquired a degree accredited under the Washington accord. Some overseas institutions are also qualified for visa applications. (Washington Accord » International Engineering Alliance).
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia as temporarily up to 18 months. Applicant can work, study and no access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $425 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 476
- Age: Must be under 31 years of age.
- Must not have previously held a visa subclass 485 or subclass 476 unless holding as a member of family unit.
- Applicant may be eligible for covid concessions.
- Evidence to support required English language proficiency.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
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Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
Applicant comes to Australia to do specific types of work on a short term and temporary basis (subclass 408).
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia up to 4 years. Applicant can work, study and no access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $325 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 408
- Supported or sponsored to carry out activities in Australia.
- Must be able to financially support themselves and their dependents.
- Must have offer letter to work in Australia, an actor, producer, director, or pop music star.
- Qualification documents, resume, work experience documents.
- A letter from previous employee explaining job position, job duties and descriptions.
- Must have license or registration is required.
- Evidence to support vocational English language proficiency.
- Maintain Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) during the time of stay in Australia.
- Evidence to support your intention as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
SUBCLASS 408 ARE MANY TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Temporary Activity visa: Australian government endorsed events, Special program, Religious work, Research activities, Invited for other social and cultural activities, Sporting activities, Entertainment activities, Superyacht crew, Exchange agreements, and Domestic work for executives.
- Temporary Work (International Relation) visa: Government agreement stream, foreign government agency stream, Domestic work (diplomatic and consular) stream, Privileges and immunities stream, Pacific Australian labour mobility stream.
- Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa: Highly specialized work stream
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Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
Applicant comes to Australia to work specific circumstances that improve Australia’s international relations (subclass 403).
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia up to 4 years. Applicant can work, study and no access to Medicare.
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $325 for main applicant and processing time is variable.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 403
- Supported or sponsored to carry out activities in Australia.
- Must be able to financially support themselves and their dependents.
- Must have offer letter to work in Australia, an actor, producer, director, or pop music star.
- Qualification documents, resume, work experience documents.
- A letter from previous employee explaining job position, job duties and descriptions.
- Must have license or registration is required.
- Evidence to support vocational English language proficiency.
- Maintain Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) during the time of stay in Australia.
- Evidence to support your intention as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
SUBCLASS 403 ARE MANY TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Temporary Activity visa: Australian government endorsed events, Special program, Religious work, Research activities, Invited for other social and cultural activities, Sporting activities, Entertainment activities, Superyacht crew, Exchange agreements, and Domestic work for executives.
- Temporary Work (International Relation) visa: Government agreement stream, foreign government agency stream, Domestic work (diplomatic and consular) stream, Privileges and immunities stream, Pacific Australian labour mobility stream.
- Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa: Highly specialized work stream
TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTS PLEASE CONTACT OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
Applicant has specialized skill, knowledge or experience not generally cover by Australian work force (subclass 400).
WORK RIGHT
- Lives in Australia for 6 months. Applicant can work, study and no access to Medicare
VISA COST AND PROCESSING TIME
- Cost from AUD $325 for main applicant and processing time is variable up to 42 days.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR VISA SUBCLASS 400
- Supported or sponsored to carry out activities in Australia.
- Must be able to financially support themselves and their dependents.
- Must have offer letter to work in Australia, an actor, producer, director, or pop music star.
- Qualification documents, resume, work experience documents.
- A letter from previous employee explaining job position, job duties and descriptions.
- Must have license or registration is required.
- Evidence to support vocational English language proficiency.
- Maintain Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) during the time of stay in Australia.
- Evidence to support your intention as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion.
- Must not had a visa cancelled or refused.
- Have no debt to the Australian Government.
- Meet the health and proof of good character requirement.
SUBCLASS 400 ARE MANY TYPES OF VISA-STREAMS
- Temporary Activity visa: Australian government endorsed events, Special program, Religious work, Research activities, Invited for other social and cultural activities, Sporting activities, Entertainment activities, Superyacht crew, Exchange agreements, and Domestic work for executives.
- Temporary Work (International Relation) visa: Government agreement stream, foreign government agency stream, Domestic work (diplomatic and consular) stream, Privileges and immunities stream, Pacific Australian labour mobility stream.
- Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa: Highly specialized work stream