Why Apply for Australia Work Visa

• SHORTAGE of skilled workers
• AUD 70,000 TSMIT salary for 482, 494, 186 visa holders
• Around 0.5 million job vacancies per month
• Migrant students get to work 40 hours each fortnight
• 38 hours of work per week

List of Australia Visas

• Australia Visit Visa
• Australia Student Visa
• Australia Training Visa
• Australia Work Visa
• Australia Family visas
• Australia Skilled visas

How to Get a Visa to Work in Australia

• Work visas in Australia exist for skilled workers, people participating in specific activities, highly specialized workers, short-term trainees, experienced businesspeople, and investors.
• Numerous visa types are available for migrants to move to Australia in high-demand industries without employer sponsorship.
• The employer-sponsored visa allows you to get temporary and permanent residence in Australia. Both you, as a migrant worker, and the employer need to fulfill requirements.
• It is essential that you, as a migrant worker, add value to the Australian organization in a better way in comparison to an Australian employee. Also, you need to have 2 years of prior work experience on the job and good knowledge of the English language.

Temporary Work Visa

• If you are working on a job listed in the 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List,' you could become eligible for a visa valid for 4 years. After you work for at least 3 years, you qualify for Australia PR if you meet eligibility.
• If you have a job listed on the 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List,' you get a work visa for 2 years that can be extended another 2 years. After this, either you leave Australia or get qualified for PR.

Permanent Residence Visa

• This visa is meant for people seeking permanent job offers in Australia as a skilled worker. You can get this visa if your job is listed in the skilled occupations list and you meet the skills and educational criteria. You must be over 18 years old but less than 45 years old.
• You need to be in good health and have no criminal record. At the time of granting this visa, you acquire a PR visa of Australia.
• Some of the most popular work visas in Australia, commonly opted for by migrant workers like you, are:-
  • Work And Holiday Visa (subclass 462)
  • Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)
  • Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186)
  • Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482)
  • Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
  • Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
  • Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
  • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visas (subclass 187)
  • Temporary Work Visa (subclass 476)
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visas (Subclass 494)
  • Training Visa (Subclass 407)
  • Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400)
  • Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191)

 

Benefits of an Australia Work Visa

• Excellent quality of work-life balance.
• Australia has massive space for all to build and expand their home.
• Right to live and work anywhere permanently.
• Excellent opportunities to enhance education qualification.
• PR holders can sponsor family members for a PR.
• Universal free healthcare.
• Apply for citizenship after living for 5 years on a PR visa.
• The PR visa holder is eligible for the First Home Owners Grant of AUD 10,000.
• Travel between Australia and New Zealand as many times.
• Avail pension benefits and other social security schemes.

Eligibility for Australia Work Visa

To get an Australia work visa, you need to score above 65 points out of 100 under the General Skilled Migration program assessment.

You need to score the maximum points from the below-mentioned points to boost your chances of getting a work visa in Australia.

Assessment	Max. Points
The age group of 25 to 32 years (+45 years get no points)	30
IELTS Band 8	20
8-10 years of work experience in Australia	20
Doctorate degree outside Australia	20
8-10 years of work experience outside Australia	15
Regional Sponsorship/ Relative (491 Visa)	15
Research-level degree from Australia	10
Studied in regional area	5
Professional year in the skilled program in Australia	5
Accredited community language	5
State Sponsorship (190 visa)	5
No De facto partner/ Partner is an Australian citizen or PR holder	10
De facto partner (Skilled)	10
De facto partner (Competent English)	5

Scoring between 80 - 85 points out of 100 makes you eligible for a faster invitation to apply for PR in Australia.

What are the Requirements for a Work Visa to Australia

• Age above 18 and below 45 years.
• Get health and character-related certificates.
• Sufficient fluency in the English language.
• At least 3 years of work experience.
• Sign the Australian values statement.
• Read the ‘Life in Australia’ booklet.’
• Ensure no prior visa cancellations.
• Recent financial statements
• Job appointment letter
• Company sponsorship letter (if applicable)
• Give Australia Skill Assessment Test (if applicable)
• Meet Skilled Migration General Program requirements.

Australia Work Visa Processing Time

Visa subclass	Visa Name	Time
417	Working Holiday Visa	1 day to 44 days
858	Global Talent Visa	32 days to 3 months
500	Student Visa – Higher Education Sector	14 days to 5 months
500	Student Visa – Postgraduate Research Sector	22 days to 9 months
190	Skilled Nominated Visa	3 months to 11 months
494	Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (provisional) – Employer Sponsored Stream	73 days to 12 months
491	Skilled Work Regional Visa (provisional) – State/Territory	79 days to 12 months
186	Employer Nomination Scheme Visa – Direct Entry	4 months to 14 months
491	Skilled Work Regional Visa (provisional) – Family Sponsored Regional	3 months to 20 months
188	Business Innovation & Investment Visa (Provisional), Business Innovation	15 months to 37 months
489	Provisional Skilled Regional Sponsored	28 months to 37 months
188	Business Innovation & Investment Visa (Provisional), Investor	21 months to 40 months
188	Business Innovation & Investment Visa (Provisional), Significant Investor	7 months to 22 months
476	Recognized Graduate Route	36 months to 41 months
189	Skilled Independent Visa – Points Tested	34 days to 45 months

Australia Work Visa Processing Fees

The cost of each work visa in Australia varies according to the visa type you are applying for as a migrant worker.

Types of Australia Work Visa	Cost (AUD)
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa	4,045
Skilled Independent Visa	4,045
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa	4,045
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa	4,045
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa	4,045
Temporary Work Visa Australia (Short Stay Specialist)	310
Temporary Work Visa Australia (International Relations)	310
Distinguished Talent Visa	4,110
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa: Short-Term Medium-Term	1,265  2,645
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Extended Stay)	360
Temporary Work Visa	425

What are the Steps to Apply

• Check the work visa category that best suits you.
• Get all the documents that will help you get an Australia work visa.
• Submit a visa application and get invited if the requirements match.
• After getting an invitation, fill in all relevant information accurately.
• Attach all relevant supporting documents in format and sequence.
• Pay the visa fee depending on the type of work visa you applied for.
• Once approved, collect the visa documents and fly off to Australia.

How Y-Axis Can Help You

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