How to apply for Australian work visa?

To apply for an Australia work visa, an applicant must first determine the specific type of Australian work visa they are eligible for, then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skillselect, and finally lodge a final visa agreement through Australia Immigration. The basic requirements an applicant must meet to work in Australia include a recognized certification proving your proficiency in the English language, such as through the IELTS Exam, applicable skills, and experience necessary for the occupation that an applicant has chosen for nomination. An applicant's skill must be in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) of Australia, and your skills must be evaluated by a designated skills assessing authority in Australia.
 

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Australian work visa option

There are different types of Australian work visas. There are permanent and temporary visas, such as:
 

Permanent work visa options: This Australian work visa allows an applicant to gain permanent residency there.
 

• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa: This visa is for skilled workers nominated by their employer who work in the country permanently.
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa: This visa is for skilled workers nominated by their employers who will be eligible to live and work in the country permanently.
• Skilled Independent visa: This visa is for eligible skilled workers who are invited to gain permanent residency in Australia. It is for skilled individuals with no need for sponsorship from an employer, state, or family.
• Skilled Nominated visa: This visa is for skilled workers who Australia nominates to live and work in a specific state or territory
• Distinguished Talent visa: This is a permanent visa for individuals with a globally recognized record of exceptional achievement in a professional, sports, arts, or academic and research
   

Temporary Work Permits: This type of Australia work visa allows an applicant to gain temporary residency in the country.|
 

• TSS visa (Temporary Skill Shortage): Depending on the employee's requirements, an applicant can work in the country for two to four years.
• Skilled Regional (Provisional visa): This is a temporary visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in the regional area of Australia.
• Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa: This visa is for short-term, highly specialized work in the country
• Working Holiday visa: This visa is eligible for individuals between the ages of 18-30 years, allowing them to take up short-term jobs in Australia while on holiday.
   

Requirements to apply for Australia work visa

Below are the requirements to apply for Australia work visa:
 

• Valid passport
• Sponsorship from an approved Australian employer
• Age must be between 25-32 years
• English language proficiency
• Skilled employment
• Educational Qualification
• Positive skill assessment
• Health and character requirement
• Proof of funds
• Compliance with the specific visa rules
   

Processing time of Australia work visa

The processing time for different Australian visas will vary. The average processing time for an Australian work visa ranges from 6 to 12 months.
 

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