Any foreign student who has acquired Degree or Qualification from Australian Universities would be considered to work in Australia, even if the student does not have any experience, provided they hold an Australia Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa (Subclass 476 Visa).
What is the eligibility criterion for this visa?
- An individual is eligible for Subclass 476 Visa.
- Age should be 31 years or less.
- Must have either completed Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering.
- Qualification should include Specialization in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Structural, Plant & Production, Electronics & Electrical, Material and Mining Engineering.
- Should apply for the above visa within 2 years of completing an eligible engineering qualification from a recognized institution of Australia.
- Must have essential English Language Skills.
- Should meet both Health and Character requirements.
- Previously they should have not held Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa or Temporary Graduate Visa (unless you were on dependent on a visa).
How can an individual provide proof of proficiency in English Language skills for 476 Visa?
There are numerous tests available, which will offer evidence of an individual's language ability for lodging the above visa. These include
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
- The Preliminary English Test (PTE) Academic
- Occupational English Test(OET)
- Cambridge(CAE)
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Can Subclass 476 visa offer pathway for Permanent Residency?
Subclass 476 Visa is valid only for 18 months and it cannot be extended. There are numerous other pathways that can help individuals extend their stay and get permanent residency in the nation. These include:
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186): Individuals nominated by an approved Australian employer to fill a skilled position, they can apply for this visa.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): It is a point-tested visa, it enables an individual to work as well as live in Australia as a permanent resident if they score minimum 60 points or more in the test.
Skill Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): If an individual is nominated by an Australian state or territory, they can apply for the visa.
Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 489): If an individual is already living in the regional area of Australia on the above visa or considering to make a move to work in Australia, this visa is best for you.
If you require assistance for any of the above visas, we have the experienced Australia immigration consultants to help you at each step of pre as well as post visa application process.
