Australia Immigration

Working In Australia

There are many different kinds of Australian work visas, designed to accommodate a range of business and cultural needs. A vibrant Australian economy demands skills to be world class and on occasions these can’t be met from within the country.

However, the need for skills has to be balanced with the national interest and the Government’s obligation to develop the skills of the Australian population.

 

Work Visas

Accordingly, an employer must demonstrate a strong case for bringing a foreign worker into Australia and frankly, this puts off many employers from employing workers from overseas. To generalise, only highly skilled people with proven qualifications and experience, in occupations that are recognised to be in demand in Australia should consider applying for a work visa.

The first requirement is that you have an offer of employment from an Australian employer and that job is either on a list of occupations in demand or covered under an existing arrangement with the Australian Immigration department. Do not be misled! Just because a friend owns a business and says he can give you a job, don’t be fooled – you are unlikely to be granted a work visa.

Contact us today for more information about your potential for being granted a work visa.

 

Permanent Residence Visas

Permanent Residence Visas, under Skilled Migration, are often the most effective way to work in Australia. The principal benefit is the ability to apply for a job, as would any Australian citizen, without the employer having to meet stringent visa restrictions.

 

Working Holiday Visas

The most popular Australian work visa, and the easiest to get, is the Australian working holiday visa.

Subclass 417 Visa

These visas permit young people between 18 & 30 years of age to combine work & holiday in Australia for up to 12 months. This visa allows you to supplement the cost of your holiday through periods of temporary or casual employment.

To be granted an Australian Working Holiday 417 Visa, you need to be holding a passport from one of the countries listed below:

Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

 

Subclass 462 Visa

This Working Holiday (Subclass 462) visa is for young people aged 18 to 30 who want to travel and work for up to 12 months in Australia.

The Work and Holiday visa program is designed to encourage cultural exchange and closer ties between arrangement countries.

Current passport holders from these countries may apply for a visa under this subclass:

Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and the USA.

*Citizens of Iran who are currently in Australia on a Work and Holiday visa may also be eligible to apply for further Work and Holiday visas.

Contact us today for more information about your potential for being granted a work visa.

 

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