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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:

Work Visa	Type	Condition
Global Talent Visa- subclass 858	Permanent	This visa has two pathways available depending on what your skills are – for the streamlined pathway you will need to submit an expression of interest
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa- subclass 186	Permanent	You can apply for this visa only if you have a sponsor
Permanent Skilled Regional Visa- subclass 191	Permanent	You must have had a previous valid visa to apply for subclass 191
Regional Sponsored Migration Visa- subclass 187	Permanent	You must have held another valid work visa previously and you worked for the same employer during that time
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa- subclass 494	Temporary	You will be allowed to work in specific areas where your sponsoring employer has nominated you
Skilled Independent Visa- subclass 189	Permanent	You must have at least 65 points from the skills table to be eligible for this visa
Skilled Nominated Visa- subclass 190	Permanent	You must be invited to apply
Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa- subclass 476	Temporary	You must be a recent graduates in Australia who demonstrate great skills in their field of study
Skilled Regional Visa- subclass 887	Permanent	You must be a holder of a short-term work visa previously
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa- subclass 489	Temporary	You must be a holder of an Australian skilled regional visa previously
Skilled Work Regional Visa- subclass 491	Permanent	This visa is issued only to highly-skilled, and qualified individuals
Temporary Activity Visa- subclass 408	Temporary	This visa was issued during the pandemic to extend their previous visa
Temporary Graduate Visa- subclass 485	Temporary	You will have to choose one of the six streams depending upon your occupation and apply as per its requirements
Temporary Work International Relations Visa- subclass 403	Temporary	You will have to choose one of the six streams depending upon your occupation and apply as per its requirements
Temporary Work Visa for Short Stay Specialist- subclass 400	Temporary	You must have a specialized skill that is in short supply in Australia
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa- subclass 482	Temporary	You must be nominated and sponsored by your employer

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:

Category	Maximum Points
Age (25-32 years)	30 points
English proficiency (8 bands)	20 points
Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years) Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years)	15 points 20 points
Education (outside Australia) Doctorate degree	20 points
Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree in Australia	5 points
Study in a regional Australia Accredited in community language Professional year in a skilled program in Australia State sponsorship (190 visa)	5 points 5 points 5 points 5 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:

Visa Category	Type of applicant	Fee Effective from 1st July 22
Subclass 189	Main Applicant	AUD 4240
	Applicant above 18 yrs.	AUD 2160
	Applicant below 18 yrs.	AUD 1060
Subclass 190	Main Applicant	AUD 4240
	Applicant above 18 yrs.	AUD 2120
	Applicant below 18 yrs.	AUD 1060
Subclass 491	Main Applicant	AUD 4240
	Applicant above 18 yrs.	AUD 2120
	Applicant below 18 yrs.	AUD 1060

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FAQ

How long are you allowed to stay in Australia with a Work Visa?

You can stay in Australia with a work Visa anywhere between 12 months to 5 years, depending on your work visa. Some of the Australian work visas include –

Temporary skill shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
Employer nomination scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) (Subclass 482 to Subclass 186)
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
Training Visa (Subclass 407)
Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400)

What are the requirements to work in Australia?

The requirements for work in Australia are given below:

It would be best if you were under the age of 45 years.
You must have sufficient knowledge of English, at least at a competent level.
The occupation that you have a nomination for must be included in the SOL with the right qualifications.
The skills must be evaluated by the assigned authority in Australia to test your occupation before you can apply for the Visa.
You should be in good health and have a medical certificate to prove the same.
You must provide a character certificate.

You must get a minimum of 65 points in the Australian points system.

How do I get an Australian work visa from India?

The process for applying for Australia Work Visa from India is as follows:

Get the required IELTS score.
Acquire the results of skills assessment from a competent authority.
Choose an occupation from the list of SOL (Skilled Occupation List of Australia)
If you plan to apply for a Sponsored Visa, get a nomination or sponsorship.
You can pick any visa from the suitable skilled Visa to apply for the Australia PR.
Score a minimum of 65 points in the points-based system.
You must apply within 60 days of receiving the ITA.
Have the required character and health certificates.

Am I eligible to work in Australia?

You are eligible to work in Australia if you are a citizen of Australia or a citizen of New Zealand, or you must have a verified work permit to work in Australia.

How much does an Australian work visa cost?

The Visa fees are supposed to be paid with the application and in Australian dollars. The Australian work visa cost for the primary applicant is AUD 9,800 and AUD 4,890 for secondary applicants.