Australia Immigration for
Students

Overview

There are many pathways through which students can apply for permanent residency, to stay back, live and work in Australia. There are different categories of applications based upon where in Australia the graduate would wish to work, and whether there is a sponsoring family member.

International students, who have recently completed a course of study in Australia, must apply for permanent residency visa within 6 months of the completion of your course. Students can score bonus Points for having completed eligible study in Australia and may be eligible to apply without prior work experience.

Under the General Skilled Migration reforms of September 1st 2007, the GSM visa programs have been streamlined. International students can now consider applying for any of the following Onshore Visa Subclasses:

• Skilled - Independent (subclass 885) - this permanent visa replaces the Skilled Independent Overseas Student (subclass 880) visa.
• Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 886) - this permanent visa replaces the Skilled Australian Sponsored Overseas Student (subclass 881) visa.
• Skilled - Graduate (subclass 485) visa - this 18 month temporary visa replaces the Graduate - Skilled (subclass 497) visa. Skilled - Graduate visa holders have unrestricted work and study rights and can apply for a permanent General Skilled Migration or employer sponsored visa at any time.

Overseas Students who have completed an eligible Study in Australia can apply for the Onshore Skilled Permanent Residency Visas. Students who have completed their course or are about to complete their course are eligible. Students can apply while they are in Australia and should ensure that they are present in Australia when the visa is granted.

To support regional development and help meet the skill needs of regional employers, the Australian Government is currently working closely with state, territory and local governments, and regional authorities, on various migration programs. These programs aim to attract young, skilled, English speaking migrants to areas of Australia where they are most needed. Generally, skilled migrants are under 45 years of age, have functional English, diploma level qualifications or above and relevant work experience.

Skilled Independent Residence Visa (subclass 885)

The skilled residence visa is for overseas students who have completed their studies in the last 6 months in Australia at the time of visa application and hold certain temporary visas to apply for permanent residency. It is points tested and does not require sponsorship.

To be eligible to apply for this visa, you should be

• an overseas student or former overseas student
• a holder of a Skilled – Graduate (subclass 485) visa or Skilled – Recognized Graduate (subclass 476) visa
• a holder of a Trade Skills Training (subclass 471) visa.
• Points Test - The pass mark for this visa is 120 points and points are awarded for the following requirements
• Age – Graduates should be under 45 years of age
• English Language Skills – demonstrate that you meet the English language threshold You also meet the English Language Threshold (IELTS 6 bands in all the components-15 points) if you hold a valid passport from, and are a citizen of, one of the following countries United Kingdom (UK) ,Canada ,New Zealand ,United States of America (USA) ,Republic of Ireland .If you need 25 points under Proficient English(IELTS 7 or above bands in all the components), English Language test results are required
• Nominated Occupation – Should have the skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (Schedule 2) and your nominated occupation is classified as either:
• a 60 point occupation
  or
  a 50 point occupation
• Australia Study Requirement – Should have completed two academic years of study in the last 6 months prior to making your application
• Recent work experience or Australia work experience - Should have worked in an occupation on the SOL(Schedule 2) for at least 20 hours a week, for a period total one year in the four years immediately before the day you lodge your application.
• Australia Qualifications – You have met the study requirement of completing an undergraduate, Masters or a doctorate degree at an Australian educational institution
• Regional Australia Study – Additional points are awarded for living and studying in a 'regional Australia low population growth metropolitan area' in Australia.
• Partner Skills – Added points can be earned on 'partner skills' if the partner is also able to satisfy the basic requirements of age, English language ability, qualifications, nominated occupation and recent work experience
• Health and Character Requirements – The applicant and the dependents are also required to meet with the health and character requirements.
• Health Requirement -The medical examination should be conducted by a panel of doctors approved by the Australian government.
• Character Requirements – The Applicant should obtain police certificates from all countries in which he/she lived for more than 12 months in the 10 years leading up to the application

Duration

If granted the visa, applicants & their dependents will be able to live and work in any part of Australia and engage in any type of employment. It is a 5 year multiple entry visa. However, the expiry of the visa does not affect the permanent resident status of applicants in Australia. However, applicants who continue to travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident after the initial visa has expired must obtain a Resident Return Visa (RRV). The eligibility for an RRV will depend on the period the applicants have resided in Australia.

Basic Features

• Allows the applicant to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
• Permanent residents have access to health care benefits and certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods).
• Permanent residents are eligible for citizenship after staying for 4 consecutive years in Australia
• Applicants can sponsor their family for permanent residence.
• Dependents can accompany the applicant provided they comply with Australian laws

Fee - Skilled - Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 886)

The skilled sponsored is a permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of at least two (2) years study. The students also hold certain temporary visas with skills in demand in Australia. A points test is used to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market; however it is lower than those for applicants who are not able to meet the Skilled – Independent pass mark, who have either a relative in Australia to sponsor them or a nomination from a State or Territory government

Points Test

The pass mark for this visa is 100 points.

Eligibility Criteria of this visa

To be eligible to apply for this visa, you should be an

• an overseas student or former overseas student
• a holder of a Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) or Skilled – Recognized Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 476)
• a holder of a Trade Skills Training visa (subclass 471). You must also satisfy the basic points test
• be under 45 years of age
• have good English language skills
• have the skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (Schedule 2) and your nominated occupation is classified as either:
• a 60 point occupation
  or
  a 50 point occupation
• You or your partner must have an eligible relative living in Australia who is willing and able to sponsor you
  or
  You have a nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency

Fee -Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)

Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485)

The skilled graduate visa allows overseas students who do not meet the criteria for a skilled migration visa to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain skilled work experience or improve their English language skills.

Overseas students can apply for permanent residence at any time if they are able to meet the points test for any of the General Skilled Migration visas.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the graduate visa, overseas students must meet the basic criteria

• Must be in Australia on an eligible visa
• Must be under 45 years of age
• Must have nominated either a 60-point occupation or a 50-point occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
• Should have applied to a relevant assessing authority for a skills assessment for your nominated occupation
• Must meet the English language threshold
• Should have met the Australian study requirement in the six months before lodging your application
• Must have qualification/s that are closely related to your nominated skilled occupation
• Must meet health and character requirements. All dependents in the application should also meet the health and character requirements.

Overseas graduates will be able to live and work in any part of Australia and take up any employment. Dependents can be included in the application.

Basic Features of the Visa

• Overseas students are granted an 18 month work visa and can take up any employment
• Students can remain in Australia and can either travel, work, study to improve their English skills or complete a professional year
• Can bring your partner or dependent children on this visa
• Can convert this visa to a skilled migration visa on meeting the pass mark

Fees - Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485)

Evaluation

If you have completed your course or are about to complete your course you may be eligible to apply for any of the onshore visa programs. Before you apply for it, see if you actually qualify.

Our Processing Team does a detailed review of your profile & assesses your age, education, nominated occupation, work experience; skills in demand & personal finances to determine if you are eligible apply for Australian migration under the skilled onshore category.

Sign up for an Evaluation today to see if you score points to be eligible for any of the skilled visa. Get a detailed report as to how many points you have scored & from which areas. There is no other way to be completely sure that you are eligible.

Cost of the Evaluation: $22.00
Process time: 3 business days

* Please note: Fees payable for Evaluation are non-refundable.

Full Service & Processing

Use our professional services to apply for any of the onshore visas. We have the experience of having processed cases from all over the world. Your chances of success are much higher when you sign up with us.

Our terms & conditions are clear along with a transparent system & clear policies. We only accept applications that we are confident will be a success. You have to first sign up for an evaluation & score the pass mark for the skilled visa before we accept your case.

Our Full Service & Processing Includes:

• Starter Kit issuance
• Complete Migration Processing & Application Processing
• Guidance for Professional Registration Application
• Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
• Guidance on acquiring the specific Police Clearance Certificate
• Assistance with Medicals
• Updates & Follow up with the Consulate
• Visa Interview Preparation – if required
• Airport Pickup*
• Accommodation Assistance*
• Relocation Orientation*
• Job Search Assistance*

*these services are provided at an additional cost.

Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy

Y-Axis Service fee is Competitive & among the best you will find in the industry. At any given time, our state of the art Processing Center is processing over 5000 active cases from across the world. Our processes are standard & Process Consultants are the best in the world.

Our Prices are standard across all our offices. We guarantee that other than company offers & promotions, you will not be quoted a higher price & eventually pay a lower price. Prices are determined by the company & set for all clients, all offices & all cases. You know you are paying the right price – the same as all our 10000+ clients around the world.

Please refer to our Price List & Fee Schedule