Australian Work Visas
The Australian Skilled or Work visa program is specifically tailored to encourage individuals with specific skills and capabilities to migrate to Australia to improve Australia's economy and work force.
Australian Work visa applicants who are able to obtain sponsorship through an employer or be nominated under one of the participating State Migration Plans are given priority processing.
There are 113, 850 Australian work and business visas to be granted in 2010 - 11.
- Other Work Visas
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Skilled Independent Visa
The Skilled Independent visa is a permanent residency visa for those with qualifications and skills in demand. Applicants are required to pass a points test and do not require sponsorship. -
Skilled Sponsored Visa
Individuals who do not meet the pass mark for the Skilled Independent visa may be eligible to be sponsored by a living relative or participating State or Territory government. -
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa
Individuals who agree to live and work in a specified regional area of Australia and are sponsored may be eligible to apply for a Skilled Regional Sponsored visa. -
Employer Nomination Scheme
The Employer Nomination Scheme enables Australian employers to sponsor highly skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia. -
457 Work Visa
A Temporary Business or 457 Work visa entitles approved skilled workers to work temporarily in Australia if they are sponsored by an employer. -
Working Holiday Visa
A Working Holiday visa provides 18 - 30 year olds the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy an extended holiday in Australia combined with short term employment. -
Work and Holiday Visa
The Work and Holiday visa program provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for people between 18 and 30 from certain countries to holiday in Australia and earn money to supplement their travel funds.
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