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Work Visa

Work visas enable the visa applicant to work on a long-term basis or a temporary basis in Australia.

Long Term Work Visas

The following long term work visa options exist:

  1. Skills in Demand Visa.
  2. Employer Nomination Scheme Visa.
  3. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa.
  4. SKIILS IN DEMAND VISA (SUBCLASS 482)

This temporary work  visa allows employers in Australia to sponsor approved skilled workers for the purpose of employment in Australia. The Applicant must have an occupation that is in demand in the Australian labor market and have one year of vocational and relevant work experience.  The minimum salary must be $AUD 79,423 per year. This visa is issued for up to four years. In accordance with the terms of this visa, the visa holder may not change employment without first receiving the approval of the Department of Home Affairs.

Any applicant for this visa is required to show that he/she is proficient in English. Proof of English proficiency is shown by obtaining a score of 6 in each of the four test components in the IELTS test or the equivalent grade in one of the other four recognized English language tests. In occupations that require the visa holder to obtain an Australian license, the Applicant may need to demonstrate a higher level of English language proficiency.

There are a few exceptions to this rule which include: an employee of an overseas business who is coming to Australia for a work for the company and the position has guaranteed a  minimum gross salary of $AUD 96,400 based on a 37.5 hour week; an applicant who has completed at least 5 years of continuous study and/or tertiary education at an institution where the instruction was conducted in English; and in the event that the first language of an applicant is English and he/she is a passport holder from Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the USA.

There are 3 categories of the Skills in Demand Visa:

  1. The Core Skills Stream Visa.
  2. The Specialist Skills Stream Visa.
  3. Labor Agreements Stream Visa.

 

1. The Core Skills Stream Visa

This visa allows employers to fill labor shortages in the Australian workforce.

The requirements of this visa are as follows:

  • The visa applicant must be nominated to work in an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
  • The visa applicant must be paid the Annual Market Salary rate for your occupation and no less than the Core Skills Income Threshold which is currently $AUD 76,515.
  • The visa applicant must have at least one year of relevant work experience.
  • The visa applicant must have a relevant skills assessment if it is required for your occupation.
  • The visa applicant can only work for your sponsor.
  • The visa applicant must meet the English language requirements as detailed above.

This visa can be granted for up to four years.

 

2. The Specialist Skills Stream Visa

This visa allows for employers to bring in skilled workers in areas where there are labor shortages.

The requirements of this visa are as follows:

  • The visa applicant must be nominated to work in an occupation that is classified be the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)and that is listed in Major Groups 1,2,4,5, or 6.
  • Your salary of the visa applicant must meet the Specialist Skills Income Threshold which is currently $AUD 141,210.
  • The visa applicant must have at least one year of work experience.
  • The visa applicant must have a relevant skills assessment if it is required for your occupation.
  • The visa applicant can only work for your sponsor.
  • The visa applicant must meet the English language requirements as detailed above.

This visa can be granted for up to four years.

 

3. Labor Agreement Stream Visa

This visa is for applicants where formal arrangements exist whereby an Australian industry group or employer is able to recruit a specified number of skilled workers on a temporary or permanent basis for a number of years.

The requirements of this visa are as follows:

  • The visa applicant must be nominated to work under a in an occupation that is classified be the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)and that is listed in Major Groups 1,2,4,5, or 6.
  • The salary of the visa applicant must meet the Specialist Skills Income Threshold which is currently $AUD 141,210.
  • The visa applicant must have at least one year of work experience.
  • The visa applicant must have a relevant skills assessment if it is required for your occupation.
  • The visa applicant can only work for your sponsor.
  • The visa applicant must meet the English language requirements as detailed above.

This visa can be granted for up to four years.

 

1. EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME VISA (SUBCLASS 186)

Employers in Australia can sponsor skilled workers to remain in Australia on a permanent basis through the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186). This visa is a permanent resident visa. One can apply for this visa from the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) if he/she has completed three out of four years of work experience in Australia, or if your employer directly sponsors the visa applicant (in this instance no work experience in Australia is necessary) or if your employer has a Labor Agreement with the Department of Home Affairs.

The Applicant needs to be under the age of 45 to apply for this visa and must met the English language requirements as detailed above.

The minimum salary to be paid to the visa holder has been set at $190,000 Australian dollars.

2. SKILLED EMPLOYER SPONSORED REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) VISA (SUBCLASS 494)

This visa enables regional employers to address labor shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can’t source appropriately skilled Australian employees.

This visa allows a skilled worker to remain in Australia on a permanent basis and work in a regional area. This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship.

The requirements of this visa are as follows:

  • The visa applicant must be under 45 years of age (unless an exemption applies).
  • The visa applicant must be nominated to work under an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
  • The visa applicant must have at least 3 years relevant work experience in his/her your nominated occupation.
  • The visa applicant must have a relevant skills assessment (unless an exemption applies).
  • The visa applicant can only work for his/her sponsor.
  • You must meet the English language requirements as detailed above.

This visa can be granted for up to five years and after three years the visa applicant may be entitled to permanent residency status.

 

Short Term Work Visas

The following long term work visa options exist:

  1. Holiday Working Visa.
  2. Temporary Work ( Short Stay Specialist ) Visa.
  3. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa.

 

1.  HOLIDAY WORKING VISA (SUBCLASS 417 AND SUBCLASS 462)

Australia has also created the opportunity for tourists/visitors between the ages of 18-30 to obtain a Holiday Temporary Work Visa in certain circumstances. Working Holiday visas are available to applicants from specific countries and are issued for a period of 12 months during which the Applicant is able to remain in Australia and work in various types of employment provided that he/she does not work for the same employer for a period of more than 3 months. In limited circumstances, the Holiday Working Visa can be extended for a further year.

There are currently 2500 Holiday Working Visas granted to Israeli passport holders per year.

2. TEMPORARY WORK (SHORT STAY SPECIALIST) VISA (SUBCLASS 400)

This visa is for people who want to travel to Australia to undertake short-term, highly specialized non-ongoing work. Generally, this visa is granted for 3-6 months. In order to obtain this visa, the Applicant needs to be invited by the organization he/she will be working for. The visa applicant must have specialist skills and knowledge or experience that is needed but can’t be found in Australia. This visa can’t be renewed.

3. TEMPORARY ACTIVITY VISA (SUBCLASS 408)

This visa allows the visa holder to remain in Australia for the period that aligns with the activities that he/she has been approved to undertake. This visa must be supported by a sponsor. The visa applicant must have the skills to undertake the activity to be carried out in Australia.

The various categories of the Temporary Activity Visa are:

  • Australian Government Endorsed Events Visa –  which is a visa that can be granted for up to four years or for the duration of the event.
  • Special Program Visa – this visa allows the visa applicant to stay in Australia to take part in an approved special program for up to one year, for example: youth exchange, cultural enrichment or community programs, school language assistances or “gap year school volunteering”.
  • Invited Participant Visa- invited for other social and cultural activities- this visa allows the visa applicant to participated in a community based event including sports events. The visa can be issued for up to three months to the visa applicant and his/her immediate family.
  • Research Activities Visa – this visa can be granted for up to two years. This visa allows the visa applicant to observe or take part in a research project at a research or tertiary institution in Australia. This visa can also be granted to the immediate family of the visa applicant.
  • Exchange Arrangement Visa – this visa allows the visa applicant to come to Australia as part of a staff exchange with an Australian organization. The visa applicant is able to bring his/her immediate family. The visa can be granted for up to two years.
  • Sport Activities Visa- this visa allows the visa applicant to work as a coach, play sport, instruct and/or adjudicate for an Australian team or to do high level sports training with a sporting organization. The visa can be granted for up to two years for the applicant and his/her family.
  • Superyacht Crew Visa- this visa allows the visa applicant to work in Australia as a crew member of a superyacht. This visa is granted for up to 12 months .
  • Domestic Work for Executives Visa- this visa allows you to come to Australia to undertake full time domestic work in the households of certain senior foreign executives. This visa may be granted for up to two years.
  • Entertainment Activities Visa – this visa allows the visa applicant to come to Australia to work in the entertainment industry, in film, TV or live productions as a performer, production or support staff. This visa may be granted for up to two years to the visa holder and his/her immediate family.
  • Religious Worker Visa- this allows the visa applicant to engage in full time work for a religious institution in Australia. This visa may be granted for up to two years to the visa holder and his/her immediate family.

 

1. TRAINING AND WORK VISA (SUBCLASS 407)

This visa allows the applicant to take part in workplace-based training to enhance his/her skills in his/her current occupation, area of tertiary study, field of expertise and/or to participate in a professional development training program in Australia.

This visa is not appropriate for persons whose sole intention is to work.

To be eligible for this visa, the applicant must be nominated (unless your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency) or be invited (if your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency).

 

There are 3 types of occupational training covered by this visa:

  • Occupational training required for registration for example: doctors, nurses.
  • Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation.
  • Occupational training for capacity building overseas. This includes overseas qualification, government support or professional development

The visa is valid for up to two years.

 

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You may be eligible for a number of different visa categories and each has different requirements and obligations so that it is best to seek professional advice in order to select the visa most beneficial to you and suitable to your circumstances.

Kangaroo Migration Services is a company that has for many years dealt with and continues to deal with work visas (short term and long term) to Australia.

Please feel free to discuss your available options with our representative and/or to complete our questionnaire.

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