Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476)
The Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa (Subclass 476) is designed for recent engineering graduates seeking opportunities in Australia. This visa offers the flexibility to travel, work, and study in the country for up to 18 months. Here are some key points to note:
The Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa (Subclass 476) is specifically aimed at recent engineering graduates. To be eligible for this visa, you must have completed an engineering degree or higher qualification at a specified institution within the last 2 years and be under 31 years of age.
– **Travel, Work, and Study**:
With this visa, you can travel to Australia, work, and pursue further studies.
– **Duration**:
It’s a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia for 18 months.
– **Family Inclusion**:
You can include your family members in your application, but they must meet health and character requirements. Children can be added until a decision is made. Subsequent entrants can apply later.
– **Visa Cost**:
The visa costs AUD465.00 for the main applicant, with additional charges for family members. There may be extra costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
– **Processing Times**:
The processing time can vary depending on factors such as correct application submission, providing required documents, and information verification.
– **Travel Freedom**:
You can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you like while the visa is valid, and your time outside Australia does not affect the visa duration.
– **No Visa Label**:
Your visa is digitally linked to your passport; there won’t be a physical label in your passport.
The cost of the Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa is AUD465.00 for the primary applicant. Additional charges apply for family members applying together. There may be further expenses related to health checks, police certificates, and biometrics. The Visa Pricing Estimator can help you calculate your exact visa costs.
When granted the visa, it is important to adhere to specific conditions, such as not arriving before the specified date on the visa and not marrying or entering into a de facto relationship before entry. More details on visa conditions can be found [here].
The processing time for this visa may vary based on the accuracy of your application, submission of all required documents, and time taken to verify your information. Failure to pay the correct visa application charge may lead to application delays.
To be eligible for the Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa, you must:
– Meet COVID-19 concessions if you are affected by international travel restrictions.
– Have engineering qualifications from a specified educational institution.
– Be under 31 years of age.
– Not have held this visa previously, unless you held it as a family member.
– Provide evidence of English proficiency, unless you hold a valid passport from specific English-speaking countries.
– Have no history of visa cancellations or refusals.
– Ensure the best interests of any applicants under 18 are considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this visa cannot be extended. You will need to apply for another type of visa if you wish to stay longer in Australia.
– You can apply from either inside or outside Australia. However, if you apply while in Australia, you won’t be eligible for a Bridging visa while your application is processed. You must be outside Australia when the visa is granted.
– You can provide evidence of English proficiency through recognized tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, OET, or the Cambridge C1 Advanced test. Specific score requirements apply.
– Your immigration history will be considered, and you may not be eligible for this visa if you have a history of visa cancellations or refusals.
– Yes, you can include family members in your application. They must meet health and character requirements. Children can be added until a decision is made, and subsequent entrants can apply later.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).