Programs & Requirement

 

Here are the requirements for the programs introduced by the Australian government for foreign workers:

 

  • Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189):

 

This visa allows skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:

  1. Be under the age of 45.
  2. Meet the English language requirements.
  3. Have their skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority.
  4. Score at least 65 points on the Points Test (which takes into account factors such as age, English language proficiency, work experience, and qualifications).

 

  • Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190):


This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government to live and work permanently in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:
Be under the age of 45.

  1. Meet the English language requirements.
  2. Have their skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority.
  3. Be nominated by a state or territory government.
  4. Score at least 65 points on the Points Test (which takes into account factors such as age, English language proficiency, work experience, and qualifications).

 

  • Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186):


This visa allows skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian employer to live and work permanently in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:

  1. Be under the age of 45.
  2. Meet the English language requirements.
  3. Have their skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority.
  4. Be nominated by an Australian employer.
  5. Have at least three years of relevant work experience.
  6. Meet the health and character requirements.

 

  • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187):


This visa allows skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian employer in regional areas to live and work permanently in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:

  1. Be under the age of 45.
  2. Meet the English language requirements.
  3. Have their skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority.
  4. Be nominated by an Australian employer in a regional area.
  5. Have at least three years of relevant work experience.
  6. Meet the health and character requirements.

 

  • Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482):

 

This visa allows skilled workers to work in Australia for up to four years. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:
Have a job offer from an Australian employer.

  1. Meet the English language requirements.
  2. Have the necessary skills and qualifications for the job.
  3. Have at least two years of work experience in the relevant field.
  4. Meet the health and character requirements.

 

  • Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417):

 

This visa allows young people to work and travel in Australia for up to one year. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:
Be aged between 18 and 30.

  1. Hold a valid passport from an eligible country.
  2. Have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay.
  3. Meet the health and character requirements.
  4. Not be accompanied by dependent children.

 

  • Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462):

 

This visa allows young people from certain countries to work and travel in Australia for up to one year. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:

  1. Be aged between 18 and 30 (or 35 for certain countries).
  2. Hold a valid passport from an eligible country.
  3. Have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay.
  4. Meet the health and character requirements.
  5. Not be accompanied by dependent children.

 

It's important to note that each visa subclass may have additional requirements, so it's best to consult the Australian Department of Home Affairs website for complete and up-to-date information.