Australia Work

SKILLED MIGRATIONS-

Evolution of Work Visas in Australia

Australian working visas are most commonly granted to highly skilled workers. Candidates are assessed against a points-based system, with points allocated for certain standards of education. These visas are often sponsored by individual States, which recruit workers according to specific needs. Visas may also be granted to applicants sponsored by an Australian business. The most popular form of sponsored working visa was the 457 visa set in place in 1996 which has now been abolished by the Turnbull government

Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa)

Skilled Independent Visa allows you to live and work in Australia permanently along with your dependents. This visa allows you to be in Australia for indefinite period and makes you eligible for citizenship (if eligible).

Eligibility

You must be under 45 years
You must have positive skill assessment report from the recognized body.
You must have at least competent level English.
You must have scored minimum 65 points in the point-test.
You must meet the character and health requirements.

Process

Check if your occupation is on the skilled occupation demand list, meet the minimum eligibility requirement (including skill assessment report and English proficiency scores) Submit an Express of Interest in the Skill Select
Receive the Invitation to Apply from the department.
Collect your documents (including PCC and Medicals)
Submit Visa Application
Receive visa in 6-7 months
Plan your travel to Australia

Step 1: Research your employment options

Getting work

Knowing what employment opportunities are available is important to achieving job security. We have plenty of information prepared for you to help you find a job in Melbourne and Victoria.

Go to our Work section to find out more about:

  • Finding a job in Melbourne
  • Victorian industries.

If you’re planning on investing as a business in Melbourne, visit our Do business section for:

  • Operating in Melbourne
  • Going into business in Victoria
  • Business advice and support.
  • Finding a home

When you migrate to Victoria, you can choose to live in the most liveable city in the world – Melbourne – or in Victoria’s beautiful regional areas.

Find out more about Melbourne and discover everything regional Victoria has to offer.

Go to our live section to learn more about housing and property.

Making the move

It can take some time to get everything organised for your move to Victoria. Use our relocation checklist to get an idea of how long it can take to migrate.

A migration agent or lawyer can also help you migrate to Victoria, but you can manage this process on your own.

See our using a migration agent page for information about important things to consider when engaging a migration agent.

Step 2: Apply for visa nomination (if required)

Victorian visa nomination can help you meet the requirements for some Australian skilled and business migration visas. Applying for Victorian visa nomination is easy and there is no charge.

See the visa nomination and assessment page for more information about Victorian visa nomination.

Discover all the visas that are eligible for visa nomination:

  • Business and investor visas
  • Skilled migration visas.

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Step 3: Apply for a visa

You can apply for Victorian visa nomination through our website, but to apply for an actual Australian visa you must apply through the Department of Home Affairs website external link – even if you have Victorian visa nomination

Step 4: Prepare to move

Gather your belongings and use our handy relocation checklist to help you organise your move.

Step 5: Arrive and settle in

The Victorian Government’s Skilled and Business Migration Program offers services to help business, investor and skilled migrants settle in Victoria.

Investor Relationship Managers are also available for investment support and information.

Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa)

To apply under this visa category, you must be nominated by the state or territory of Australia.
The nominated applicants are allowed to live and work in Australia permanently along with your dependents. This visa allows you to be in Australia for indefinite period and makes you eligible for citizenship (if eligible).

Eligibility

You must be under 45 years.
You must have positive skill assessment report from the recognized body.
You must have at least competent level English.
Nominated by the State or Territory government.
You must have scored minimum 65 points in the point-test.
You must meet the character and health requirements.

Process:

Check if your occupation is on the skilled occupation demand list, meet the minimum eligibility requirement (including skill assessment report and English proficiency scores).
Submit an Express of Interest in the Skill Select.
Get nominated by the State or Territory.
Receive the Invitation to Apply from the department.
Collect your documents (including PCC and Medicals).
Submit Visa Application.
Receive visa in 6-7 months.
Plan your travel to Australia.

Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa)

This is a provisional visa.
This visa allows the application to live, work and study in the designated area of Australia for 5 years. Once the resident requirements are met, the applicant can apply for Permanent Residence Visa.

Eligibility

You must be under 45 years
You must have positive skill assessment report from the recognized body.
You must have at least competent level English.
Nominated by the State or Territory government, or sponsored by the eligible family member.
You must have scored minimum 65 points in the point-test.
You must meet the character and health requirements.

Process

Check if your occupation is on the skilled occupation demand list, meet the minimum eligibility requirement (including skill assessment report and English proficiency scores)
Submit an Express of Interest in the SkillSelect.
Get nominated by the State or Territory.
Receive the Invitation to Apply from the department.
Collect your documents (including PCC and Medicals)
Submit Visa Application
Receive visa in 6-7 months
Plan your travel to Australia.

Subclass 400

The Highly Specialised Work stream of this temporary visa lets you do short-term, highly specialised work in Australia. It is suitable if you have specialised skills, knowledge or experience not generally available in Australia.

Stay
We can grant this visa for up to 6 months (depending on the circumstances).

Generally, for a stay period longer than 3 months, a strong business case must be provided with the application.

Your stay period in Australia commences once you arrive and does not restart each time you travel.

You can’t apply for this visa in Australia or stay longer by extending this visa.

Cost
AUD430.00 (except in limited circumstances)

Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme visa)

This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.

Basic Eligibility

You must have the necessary skills for the job
You must be nominated by an Australian employer
You must meet our health and character requirements

How to Apply

It is wise to apply for this visa in a stepwise manner. Here is the stepwise process to apply:-

Gather the Essential documents to register a profile, i.e. IELTS test result for English proficiency and Skill Assessment report.
Submit your EOI (Expression of Interest) profile in the Skill Select online system.
The DHA will issue ITA (invitation to apply) in your name through one of its monthly Skill Select invitation rounds.
Apply for the visa, along with required documents, within 60 days of receipt of the ITA.
Your visa application processed. Provide PCC and medical certificate when asked by the visa office.
Get approval of visa from the Department of Home Affairs Australia in your name.

Why with Zeevolve?

When an Individual seeks an employment from any foreign employer their accommodation settlement was offered by employer.

With Zeevolve we assure our tie-up recruiters also assure the air fare from their hand.

As Health is priority for everyone our channels will take care of medical benefits of an individual.

We assure our clients with 100% Govt. Confirmation involve in their job and visa process. Thus, social and physical security were taken care by employers and Govt. of particular country.

Big or Small Govt. Fee incurred in during the process were sponsored from selected employers.

In case of initial payments there are reimbursement offer is provided by our tie-up recruiters

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