Every country faces the problem of skills shortage, and Australia is not spared. Before the epidemic, the short-sighted Morrison government limited Australia's total annual immigration to 160,000 or even lower during its administration. However, after the outbreak of the epidemic, a large net outflow of the immigrant population in Australia, and as many as 600,000 temporary visa holders left Australia, resulting in a huge employment gap in the health, construction and hotel industries. Business groups are asking the government to raise immigration cap to at least 200,000 over the next two years to address the labor shortage and the skilled talent crisis.
Faced with a manpower shortage, Australia announced that it will attract more foreign talents and increase the quota of 35,000 permanent immigration, bringing the total permanent immigration cap this fiscal year to up to 195,000. This quota will be maintained until June next year to alleviate the tight staff in various industries and enterprises and reduce dependence on short-term employees.
In the case of attracting talents so vigorously, what ways to go to Australia can be tried? From the perspective of visa, the Australian government has provided you with various options. Today, let’s talk about the visa options for working in Australia~
33Study abroad work visa options after graduation
Option 1. Temporary employer guaranteed visa (482)
Australia International Education Association pointed out that if you hold a relevant qualification certificate and have at least two years of work experience, then the 482 temporary employer guaranteed visa is very suitable for you. According to the Australian Ministry of Home Affairs, this visa allows employers to guarantee a worker with the right skills to fill in positions where they cannot find Australians with the right skills. With this visa, you can stay and work in Australia for up to two years, and if applicable to international trade obligations, up to four years.
Option 2. Graduate Work Visa (485)
If you have completed your studies in Australia, the 485 Graduate Work Visa may be suitable for you. It usually has a maximum validity period of 18 months. The good news is that the government has now increased the validity period of the 485 visa by two years, allowing graduates to work longer in Australia.
If you want to work and live in Australia for a long time, there are two options: one is to apply for a visa through employer guarantee, and the other is to apply for a non-employer guaranteed visa.
Employer guaranteed visa selection
Option 3. Employer guaranteed permanent residence visa (186)
Australian employer guaranteed immigration 186 visa (Employer Nomination Scheme Visa) is a visa established by the Australian government allowing Australian enterprises or institutions to hire professional talents from overseas and guarantee applicants and their families to immigrate to Australia together. There are no restrictions on the employer's area, as long as it is a company that operates legally in Australia and meets the requirements for applying for employer nomination qualifications. Applicants can work and live throughout Australia and obtain the right to permanent residence in Australia in one step.
Option 4. Employer-guaranteed visa in remote areas (494)
Australia 494 visa, full name Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional Visa (Subclass 494)), is a temporary residence visa with a validity period of 5 years. This category includes two models: employer guarantee and labor agreement. Australian employer guarantee immigration is mainly aimed at corporate executives, company white-collar workers, private business owners, etc. It is a work visa obtained by applicants after obtaining the guarantee of Australian employers with their own professional skills and work experience. This type of visa does not require scoring, and the applicant can apply after meeting the basic conditions.
Non-employer guaranteed visa
Option 5. Independent technical visa (189)
189 Visa is for screening approved permanent resident visas through the Australian Immigration Bureau EOI scoring system without employer, relative or state guarantee. This type of visa is particularly suitable for fresh graduates from Australian universities, or those who have obtained 3-5 years of work experience in related industries. Before applying for such a visa, you must submit an Immigration Interest application (Expressof Interest) to the Immigration Bureau. After that, the Immigration Bureau will issue an invitation letter to the qualified applicants. The applicant has 60 days to submit the complete visa application materials after being invited.
Option 6. State Guaranteed Skilled Immigration Visa (190)
Consider providing queried relatives with permanent residence guarantee? Technical nomination visa, subcategory 190, can help you realize your wishes and even obtain Australian citizenship. Australia's 190 state government guarantee visas are skilled immigration visas. The applicant's nomination position must be on the MLTSSL or STSOL list and meet the corresponding guarantee requirements of each state government. Applicants must submit an EOI (Express of Interest) application based on their own major, English, work experience, etc. After obtaining the state guarantee, applicants who receive the state guarantee can get an additional 5 points in their EOI score.
Option 7. Remote Region State Guaranteed Skilled Immigration Visa (491)
491 Remote Regional Skilled Immigration Visa is a 5-year temporary residence visa. Visa holders can live, work and study in remote parts of Australia for up to 5 years. Before transferring to permanent residence, before you have a visa of 191, you only need to meet the requirements of working and living for 3 years in 5 years. During this period, you do not need to apply for a career assessment again, and you do not need to submit an English proficiency certificate again. It is perfect for applicants who want to travel to Australia through skilled immigration but fail to meet the 189 independent skilled immigration requirements and 190 state guaranteed skilled immigration requirements for various reasons.
Option 8. Permanent residence (regional technology) visa (191)
This visa is designed for technical personnel who hold a qualified visa and meet income requirements. They can live and work permanently in Australia through this visa, and there are two directions. The 191 visa is a new permanent residence channel announced by Australia when it updated its policy in 2019. This permanent residence visa will be officially opened on November 16, 2022.
Student Work Visa
Option 9. Student Visa (500)
500 Student Visa is suitable for those who are studying courses in Australia. You can stay here for up to 5 years depending on your registration. You can work legally while you are a student. The Australian government is currently encouraging student visa holders to return to Australia as soon as possible to help solve the current labor shortage. Option 10. Working Vacation Visa (417 or 462) Australia's Ministry of Home Affairs pointed out that this visa is suitable for young adults (ages between 18 and 30 years old) who want to extend their holidays and work in Australia to receive funds. With this visa, you are not limited to the type of work you want to do when you are here. At the same time, after you have established many years of life and work experience in Australia, it will also help you apply for other relevant visas that can work in Australia for a long time. If there are Welcome to contact Lingzhuo for consultation and application planning! ~
