To work and live in Australia, you would be required to apply for any one of the below categories.
- Skilled Migration Visa – This is a type of Visa that is issued to foreign skilled workers who have the desired skills needed by the Australian labour market.
- Nominated/Sponsored Work Visa – This Visa is issued to those individuals who are nominated or sponsored by either a recognised Australian employer, A government agency of a state or territory, or A territory or state authority.
Working in Australia depends on the type of Visa you are applying for. However, there are certain general requirements that are given below.
- A good score in IELTS test as a proof of your English language strength
- The skilled Occupation List SOL must have your nominated occupation listed on it
- You must possess the experience and skill required for the job you are applying for
- A recognized Australian Assessing Authority should assess your skills
- Character and Health requirements should be met
Basically, you should meet all the criteria required by the type of Visa you are applying
If you are applying for an Australian work Visa, it is advised that you take the help of an Australian Immigration Specialist.
The different types of Australian Work Visas are below.
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
- Skilled Region or Relative Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
- Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124)
- Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
- Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
- Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa (subclass 400)
- Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa (subclass 401)
- Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
- Special Program visa (subclass 416) for the Seasonal Worker Program
- Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
- Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (subclass 420)
- Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
- New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (subclass 461)
- Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
- Skilled—Recognized Graduate visa (subclass 476)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
- Super yacht Crew visa (subclass 488)
- Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 858)
- Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
- Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
- Business Owner visa (subclass 890)
- Investor visa (subclass 891)
- State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892)
- State/Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893)
- Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)