There are work visas available for the following categories of workers:

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• Skilled workers

• Individuals who undertake specific activities

• Highly specialised workers

• Trainees on short-term visas

• Experienced businesspeople

• Individuals who are investors

 

Some of the most popular employment visas include the following:

 

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Direct Entry Stream) requirements:

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• Individuals must have the necessary skills to undertake the job

• Individuals should be on the list of eligible skilled occupations

• Applicants must be nominated by an Australian employer

• They must meet the health and character requirements

• They must have a competent standard of English

• They must be under the age of 45

• They must read or understand the Life in Australia booklet and agree to sign the Australian Values Statement

 

Skilled Independent Visa requirements

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• Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency and to apply

• Aged under 45 years old

• The role is on the list of eligible skilled occupations

• Individuals have the relevant skills to undertake the role

• You have obtained at least 65 points on the immigrations points system

• Have a competent level of English

• Meet health and character requirements

• Read or understand the Life in Australia booklet and agree to the Australian Values Statement

 

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa requirements:

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• Hold a substantive visa or a Bridging Visa (A, B, or C) and have a history of complying with previous conditions of visas

• Nominated by an approved sponsor to fill a role on the eligible short-term skilled occupation list or the medium and long-term strategic skills list

• Have worked in your field of expertise for at least two years

• Other health, skill, character, language, and value requirements

 

Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa requirements:

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• Nominated by an Australian state, government agency, or eligible relative. Asked to apply by submitting an expression of interest

• Aged under 45 years old

• Other skills, language, occupational, health, and value requirements

 

Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist Visa) requirements:

• Must have highly specialized skills, knowledge, or experience to undertake work in an Australian business

• Hold adequate funds to maintain yourself

• Other health and character requirements

 

Distinguished Talent Visa requirements:

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• Applicants must be nominated

• Must contribute to Australian society economically, socially, culturally, artistically, or in the areas of academia or sports

• Are internationally recognised with a demonstrable record of achievement in their area of expertise

• Other language, health, character, and value requirements