Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa Subclass 482
The Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 457) has been replaced by the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482) on 18 March 2018.
Australian Visas
Visas are a legal form of document that gives a person permission to enter a country different than their own country of citizenship, or passing through a foreign country.
To obtain an Australian visa, you must first determine what kind of visa that you are eligible to apply for (whether an Employer Sponsored Visa, Student Visa, Partner Visa etc) before applying.
It is important that you understand the full costs and process involved with applying for an Australian Visa, which is why we recommend using an experienced and registered migration agency, such as Point Migration Agency, to ensure you have greater chances of a successful application and that your money is also well spent.
For more information on each visa type or subclass, please click the headers or individual visa links below, or feel free to contact us to arrange an appointment to discuss.
We also recommend visiting our FAQ page for more general information.
For people looking to live and work in Australia, there are several forms of working visas available, each with their own set of conditions and restrictions.
Some of these visas can be a pathway for acquiring permanent residence status in Australia, through either the Employment Nomination Scheme (ENS) or the Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS).
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa Subclass 186
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor employees who are foreign nationals for a permanent visa to work in Australia (Direct Entry Stream).
Training Visa Subclass 407
The Training Subclass 407 Visa is a temporary visa for those who wish to undertake workplace based occupational training or professional development in Australia. This visa allows the holder to improve their skills in their current occupation, area of tertiary study or field of expertise.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa Subclass 494 allows skilled workers to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years.
In Australia there are a range of visa options available for skilled people who are interested in living in working in the country. These are known as General Skilled Migration (GSM) Visas.
For skilled applicants who do not currently have an Australian employer who will sponsor them for a visa, then these visa subclasses may be appropriate.
For GSM Visas there are both temporary and permanent options available, each with varying eligibility criteria.
lodgement Nomination Scheme (ENS) or the Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS).
Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa Subclass 476
The Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) is a temporary visa which allows recent engineering graduates, from recognised and eligible Universities and Institutions, to attain up to 18 months of skilled work experience.
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
The Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 is a permanent visa which allows skilled workers to live in Australia.
Skilled Nomination Visa Subclass 190
The Skilled Nomination Visa Subclass 190 is a permanent visa, which allows skilled workers to live in Australia, based on nomination by an Australian State or Territory Government.
Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485
The Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa is a temporary visa for International students, who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491
The Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491 allows skilled workers to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years.
Point Migration Agency can assist with visa applications for all relevant partner and spouse visa subclasses, including Prospective Marriage Visas, Partner Visas and De Facto Partner Visas. It is important to understand which is the right visa for you and your partner or spouse, so at Point Migration we aim to make this process as easy and successful as possible.
Partner Visa Subclasses 820/801 and 309/100
If you are in a relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, then you may be eligible for a Partner Visa on the basis of their sponsorship.
Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300
Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300 allows fiancés of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens, to enter Australia for 9 months to marry their fiancés. These are temporary visas only and can only be applied for by offshore applicants.
De-Facto Relationship Visa
If you are in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, then you may be eligible for a Partner Visa on the basis of their sponsorship.
The Department of Home Affairs offers a variety of visa subclasses subject to different criteria, which are made available to family members of permanent residents, Australian citizens and eligible New Zealand citizens. If you have family members (child, partner, parent, brother, sister, grandparent, aunt, grandchild, uncle, niece, nephew or step relative) in Australia and you want to immigrate there, you can apply for one of the few Australian Family visas, but your Australian relative (Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or permanent resident) must be your sponsor in all cases.
Based on your current circumstances there are various types of permanent visas that you can apply for, including:
Parent Visas
Parent Visas are for parents who have a child that is either an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who wishes to sponsor them.
Aged Parent Visa
Aged Parent Visas are for parents who are older than 65 years, and who have a child that is either an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who wishes to sponsor them.
Remaining Relative Visa
Remaining Relative Visas are for remaining near relatives (family members) of Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who wishes to sponsor them.
For people with a successful background in investment or business ownership there are a range of visas available for those wishing to move to Australia.
Business Innovation Stream Subclass 188A Visa
The Business Innovation Stream Visa is a temporary visa for applicants who are willing to either establish a new business or buy into an existing business in Australia, and willing to live in Australia while undertaking a role running the business.
Investor Stream Subclass 188B Visa
The Investor Stream 188B Visa is a temporary visa for applicants who are willing to undertake ongoing investment activity in Australia, starting with a $AU1.5m investment into Government bonds for 4 years.
Significant Investor Stream Subclass 188C Visa
The Significant Investor Stream 188C Visa is a temporary visa for applicants who are willing to invest at least $AU5m in Australia, with the intention to continue to maintain investment activity after the original investment matures.
Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 188E Visa
The Entrepreneur Stream 188E Visa is a temporary visa for applicants who are willing to make an ongoing investment commitment in Australia, starting with a business investment of $AU1.5m into government bonds for 4 years.
Business Talent – Significant Business History Stream Subclass 132SBH Visa
The Significant Business History Stream Visa is a Permanent Residency Visa for business owners or part owners wishing to do business in Australia and willing to make a business investment of $AU1.5m to $5m or higher.
Business Talent – Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 132 Visa
The Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream is a Permanent Residency Visa for applicants who have sourced venture capital funding of at least $AU1m from a member of The Private Equity Australian Venture Capital Association Limited.
Student Visa
A Student Visa allows the holder to live in Australia to study full-time, in a recognised education institution. Obtaining an Australian Student Visa can provide you with many benefits.
Visa Appeals
If a Visa is refused or cancelled, in most circumstances applicants are able to lodge an appeal to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Which visa is right for you?
Contact us at the Point Migration Agency team office or submit a query online
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