Why apply for a Subclass 476 Visa?

• Stay in Australia for up to 18 months
• Study & work anywhere in Australia
• Eligible for an Australian PR
• No points or nominations required
• Sponsor your family members

Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa (Subclass 476)

The Skilled Recognition Visa (Subclass 476) mainly allows recent engineering graduates to work and live in Australia for 18 months. A person with a degree who is applying for the visa must have finished their studies at an eligible university within two years. The applicant may not be eligible for the Subclass 476 visa if they already have other visas like Subclass 485.
 

Benefits of Skilled Recognition Visa (Subclass 476)

• Can travel and live anywhere in the Australian country
• Seek employment opportunities or study until the validity of your visa
• Can apply for an Australia PR upon eligibility
• You can travel to and fro Australia without any limitations
• You can even include your family members in your visa, provided they fulfill the eligibility

Note: This visa is closed to new applications.
 

Eligibility and Requirements for Subclass 476 Visa

• Have an engineering degree from a recognized educational institution
• Applicant must be under 31 years of age.
• Applicant, while applying for Subclass 476, must not be a primary holder of a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) visa or a Skilled – Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa.
• You and any family members applying for the visa must meet our health requirements.
• You and any family members applying for the visa must meet our character requirement
• Be proficient in English or hold a valid passport from:
  • The United Kingdom
  • The United States of America
  • Canada
  • New Zealand or
  • The Republic of Ireland
• Sign the Australian values statement

• Have a copy of your passport and national identity card
• Submit documents proving any past or present relationships (e.g., marriage certificates, divorce documents, death certificates, etc.)
• Police certificates from a country where you stayed for at least one year

List of universities that accept Skilled Recognition Visa Subclass 476

Argentina - Catholic University of Argentina	Brazil - Federal University of Minas Gerais
Chile - Universidad Catolica del Norte	Chile - Catholic University of Chile
Chile - University of Chile	Chile - University of Concepcion
Finland - HUT, Helsinki	Germany - RWTH, Aachen
Germany - Technical University of Berlin	Germany - Technical University of Clausthal
Germany - TU Bergakademie Freiberg	Germany - University of Hannover
Hungary - University of Miskolc	India - Anna University, Chennai
India - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	India - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
India - Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	India - Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
Iran - Amir Kabir University of Technology	Iran - University of Tehran
People's Republic of China - Beijing Normal University	People's Republic of China - Beijing Petroleum University
People's Republic of China - Beijing University of Chemical Technology	People's Republic of China - Beijing University of Technology
People's Republic of China - China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing	People's Republic of China - Guangzhou University
People's Republic of China - Shanghai University of Engineering Science	People's Republic of China - Shanghai Jiaotong University
People's Republic of China - Tongji University	People's Republic of China - Tsinghua University
People's Republic of China - University of Science and Technology, Beijing	Philippines - University of the Philippines
Poland - Wroclaw University of Technology	Slovakia - TU Kosice
Sweden - Lulea University of Technology	Tanzania - University of Dar es Salaam

Steps to Apply for Subclass 476 Visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents required
Step 3: Apply for the "Subclass 476" Visa
Step 4: Wait for the Visa Status
Step 5: Fly to Australia
 

Cost of Subclass 476 Visa

The cost of a Subclass 476 Visa is AUD 465.00 
 

Processing Time for Subclass 476

The processing time for a Subclass 476 visa usually takes 12 months. However, if the visa applicant has filled out incorrect details, the processing time may be delayed and take up to 17 months or longer.
 

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