Why work in Australia?

• 400,000 skilled professionals are required
• Earn in AUD, 5 times more than your current salary
• Healthcare & Social benefits
• Direct path to get Australia PR
• High Returns on Investment

An Australian work visa is a life changer

Australia is a dream country for working ex-pats from all over the world. The country seeks skilled talent from worldwide to fill its labor gaps. And, to apply for an Australian Work Visa, there can be no better immigration consultant than Y-Axis. Y-Axis comes with over 25 years of experience in this field.

Types of Australian work visas

There are many kinds of work visas available in Australia. We have listed out the most common work visas:

• Global Talent Visa- subclass 858: It has two pathways that depend on your skills. You will have to submit your interest for your selected pathways.
• Employer Nomination Scheme Visa- subclass 186: You must have a sponsor to apply for this visa and choose one of the available streams:
  • Labor agreement stream
  • Direct entry system
  • Temporary residence transition stream
• Permanent Skilled Regional Visa- subclass 191: This visa opened last year, and to apply for this visa, you must have been a holder of a valid visa to apply.
• Regional Sponsored Migration Visa- subclass 187: To apply for this visa, you must hold a valid work visa while working for the same employer.
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa- subclass 494: With this visa you will be allowed to work in the areas where you have been nominated by your sponsoring employer. After completing three years, you can apply for permanent residency based on your eligibility.
• Skilled Independent Visa- subclass 189: This is a point-based visa; to apply for this, you must hold a minimum score of 65 points from the skills table. With this visa, you can stay in the country perpetually.
• Skilled Nominated Visa- subclass 190: This is an invite-only visa and you will get an invitation only if you meet the eligibility criteria.
• Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa- subclass 476: This visa is for recent Australian graduates who show skills in their respective fields of study. This is valid for eighteen months.
• Skilled Regional Visa- subclass 887: You must have had a short-term work visa previously to be able to apply for this visa.
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa- subclass 489: You must have previously been a skilled regional visa holder. You can apply for a permanent visa after a few years.
• Skilled Work Regional Visa- subclass 491: This visa is only issued to qualified and highly-skilled individuals. You must meet the minimum eligibility points and submit your interest. You can also apply for a permanent residency after completing three years.
• Temporary Activity Visa- subclass 408: This visa was introduced during the pandemic to extend people’s existing visas by providing evidence of how you were affected by the global pandemic.
• Temporary Graduate Visa- subclass 485: You can apply for this visa by choosing one of the two streams based on your occupation. The visa is valid only for two to four years, and you will have to apply for another work visa to get a permanent visa.
• Temporary Work International Relations Visa- subclass 403: You can apply for this visa by selecting one of the six streams where you can fulfill the eligibility criteria. Each stream has its specifications and requirements.
• Temporary Work Visa for Short Stay Specialist- subclass 400: This visa lets you apply to it by possessing a specialized skillset in short supply in the country. This visa is valid for three months, but in some cases, it is also valid for six months.
• Temporary Skill Shortage Visa- subclass 482: You will have to choose any of the available three streams depending on your suitability. You must be nominated and sponsored by your employer to get this visa. Also, you can apply for permanent residency after a few years.

Eligibility criteria for Australian work permit visa application

Applicants must fulfil a few eligibility requirements to gain good points under skillselect. Below are some of the eligibility criteria, according to which they can earn more and more points:

*Check your eligibility with Y-Axis Australia Immigration Points Calculator.

Australian work permit visa process

Below are the steps to apply for an Australian work permit visa:

• Decide the work visa category as per your eligibility
• You must fulfill the skillselect (points-based assessment) requirements
• Ensure that before you apply for the work permit visa, your employer completes an online nomination/sponsorship
• Fill out the online visa category application form
• Submit requirements showing the relevant information with your application
• Pay the visa application fee

Requirements to apply for Australian Work Permit Visa are as follows:

• Health insurance certificate
• Certificate showing your English proficiency. For example, your IELTS/ TOEFL
• Educational qualification certificates
• Employment experience certificates

The Australian Work Permit Visa typically takes at least two to three months to process. And Y-Axis has been assisting applicants for many years and will help you process your application. We will also assist you in creating a comprehensive visa application that will give you a greater success rate.

Skill assessment by the assessing authority

To get to the next step of the Australia work visa application process, it is mandatory to get a positive skill assessment. Applicants must choose an occupation that is present in Australia’s Occupational Demand List. Also, the occupation you select must match your work experience. In Australia, the occupations that fall under Information Technology are being assessed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) or Vocational Educational and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS) govern the assessment for trade occupations.

There are a few factors that are considered by the assessing authorities:

• Applicant’s selection of the visa category
• Applicant’s work experiences
• Applicant’s qualifications
• Applicant’s selection of occupation
• Applicant’s work experiences should match their selection of occupation
• Proof of completion of language assessment tests like IELTS or PTE

Visa fees

The visa fee for an Australian work visa keeps changing and depends upon the different types of visas and their applicants. The fee has been revised from July 1, 2022, and the below table shows fees for various visa categories depending upon the type of applicants:

How can Y-Axis help you?

• Free eligibility check through Australia Immigration Points Calculator
• Expert guidance/counseling for Australia Immigration
• Coaching services: Expert PTE coaching, IELTS proficiency Coaching 
• Free career counseling, book your slot today
• Complete guidance for Australia PR visa
• Job search services to find related jobs in Australia