Do you qualify for an Australian Work Visa?
This Skilled work visa scheme is designed to enhance and strengthen the Australian economy by giving skilled workers from overseas Australian resident visas and the opportunity to work in Australia. These work visas are designed for skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia and who do not have an employer sponsoring them. Under this work visa scheme, there are options available to skilled workers to immigrate as independent migrants or as skilled workers sponsored by a relative, or nominated by a State or Territory government.
Skilled work visas target well qualified people aged less than 45 years, with good English language. Most skilled work visa applicants are required to meet the applicable pass mark in the General Skilled Migration Points Test.
Immigration Downunder Central Coast & Hunter are registered Australian migration agents and migration specialists who can assist skilled workers in immigrating to Australia.
The General Skilled Migration Points Test
This points test is designed to select skilled workers from overseas who have characteristics that will help them find a full time job in an occupation that matches their skills and is required in Australia.
Skilled workers are generally awarded points for:
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Work Visa Information and Types
This permanent work visa is for skilled workers from overseas who have nominated qualifications and skills which are in demand, who are under the age of 45 years and who have good English language skills. This visa uses the General Skilled Migration Points Test to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market. Sponsorship is not required for this work visa.
This permanent work visa is for skilled workers from overseas who do not meet the required points for a Skilled Independent work visa. This work visa requires the applicant to have nominated qualifications and skills which are in demand, be under the age of 45 years, have good English language skills and be sponsored by an eligible Australian relative or nominated by a State or Territory government.
This permanent work visa is for eligible provisional visa holders who have lived in Australia for at least two years and who have worked in Australia for at least one year (in a Specified Regional Area).
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa
This is a three year provisional work visa for eligible overseas students and holders of certain temporary Australian visas who can meet the lower pass mark for this visa. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible Australian relative living in a designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living in Australia for two years in a Specified Regional Area and working in Australia for at least one year in a Specified Regional Area, these skilled workers can apply for a permanent Australian visa.
This is an 18 month temporary work visa for overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification as a result of at least two years study in Australia. This work visa allows skilled workers who are unable to pass the General Skilled Migration Points Test to remain living in Australia for 18 months to gain the skills and experience needed to apply for a permanent or provisional Australian Skilled work visa.
Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa
This is an 18 month temporary work visa for recent graduates who have completed an Engineering Degree at a recognised overseas educational institution within the last 2 years. There is no points test for this visa.
