The Australian Government has announced that, based on nationality and proposed length of stay, some temporary visa applicants will no longer be required to undergo medical examinations and chest x-rays. However, there are still some circumstances where these procedures will be required. Read on to find out more.
Working & Skills Visas
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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494)
by Mark4 minutes readWhen it comes to moving to Australia, one of the most confusing aspects is the vast myriad of visa options you can choose as a basis for your Australia Visa application. One of these visa options is the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494) and to assist our visitors we have provided a high-level summary of this visa class below. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494) Overview The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (Class PE) (Subclass 494) visa is a provisional employer-sponsored visa. The purpose of this visa is to allow businesses which are actively and lawfully operating in Regional Australia to nominate highly skilled professionals for provisional visas. Obtaining a subclass 494 visa is a 3-stage process: Sponsorship: The employer must be or have applied for approval of sponsorship. Nomination: The employer must lodge a nomination that specifies the details of the position and identifies the nominee. Visa Application: The applicant applies for Subclass 494 visa under a relevant stream. Highlights You may be in or outside Australia to lodge a valid visa application. This visa allows you to work, study and live in regional Australia. There are 2 different visa streams: Employer Sponsor and Labour Agreement. This is a provisional visa and allows you to stay in Australia for up to 5 years. After 3 years on this visa you may be eligible to meet the requirements for a permanent Subclass 191 visa (coming into effect on 16 November 2022). Key Eligibility requirements – Common criteria …
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When it comes to moving to Australia, one of the most confusing aspects is the vast myriad of visa options you can choose as a basis for your Australia Visa application. One of these visa options is the Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 858) and to assist our visitors we have provided a high-level summary of this visa class below. Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 858) Overview The Distinguished Talent Visa (Residence) (Class BX) (Subclass 858) is a permanent resident visa for persons who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement in an eligible area. Highlights You must be in Australia to lodge a valid visa application. This visa allows you to work, study, and live in Australia. This is a Permanent resident visa and allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. Key Eligibility requirements You must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement on a profession, sport, arts or academia and research. You must still be prominent in the area. You would be an asset to the Australia community. You must be able to demonstrate that you would have no difficulty in obtaining employment in Australia within your area of talent. You must be nominated by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organisation who has a national reputation concerning the area of talent. You must be able to demonstrate ‘Functional English’ otherwise you will need to pay an extra charge, called the second instalment. If you have held or you …
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When it comes to moving to Australia, one of the most confusing aspects is the vast myriad of visa options you can choose as a basis for your Australia Visa application. One of these visa options is the Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 124) and to assist our visitors we have provided a high-level summary of this visa class below. Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 124) Overview The Distinguished Talent Visa (Migrant) (Class AL) (Subclass 124) is a permanent resident visa for persons who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement in an eligible area. Highlights You may be in or outside Australia to lodge a valid visa application, but you must be offshore when the visa is granted. This visa allows you to work, study, and live in Australia. This is a Permanent resident visa and allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. Key Eligibility requirements You must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement on a profession, sport, arts or academia and research. You must still be prominent in the area. You would be an asset to the Australia community. You must be able to demonstrate that you would have no difficulty in obtaining employment in Australia within your area of talent. You must be nominated by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organisation who has a national reputation concerning the area of talent. You must be able to demonstrate ‘Functional English’ otherwise you will need to pay an …
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When it comes to moving to Australia, one of the most confusing aspects is the vast myriad of visa options you can choose as a basis for your Australia Visa application. One of these visa options is the Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) and to assist our visitors we have provided a high-level summary of this visa class below. Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) Overview The Temporary Activity Visa (Class GG) (Subclass 408) allows for entry of visa holders to Australia for the purpose of working on a short-term basis in specific areas or participating in activities such as social, cultural and research activities or international events. Highlights You may be in or outside Australia to lodge a valid visa application. This visa allows you to participate in specified activities or work on a temporary basis. There are ten activity types under the Subclass 408 visa: Invited participant in an Event, Sports, Religious worker, Domestic Worker, Superyacht Crew, Research, Staff Exchange, Special Programs, Australian Government Endorsed Event (includes Covid19 pandemic) and Entertainment. This is a Temporary visa and allows you to stay in Australia temporarily. Maximum periods of stay are between 3 months to 4 years depending on the circumstances of the application. Key Eligibility requirements You must be able to demonstrate that you have access to sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay in Australia. You must meet the genuine temporary stay requirement (GTE). You must not hold a permanent visa, or a temporary visa specified by …
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