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Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa – Subclass 476

July 8, 2023
mohan kumar

For engineering graduates, the opportunity to work in a country renowned for its culture, high wages, and quality of life is incredibly enticing. One of the most sought-after pathways to such opportunities is Australia’s Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa.

Overview:

The Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa Subclass 476 is a temporary visa designed for recent engineering graduates from recognized institutions. This visa grants the right to work in Australia and offers eligibility for permanent residency or a provisional skilled visa.

Key Benefits of the Visa:

  1. Live, study, and work in Australia for up to 18 months.
  2. Frequent visits to Australia throughout the validity of the visa.
  3. Eligibility to apply for permanent residency upon meeting the criteria.

 

Requirements:

To be approved for the Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa, the following requirements must be met:

  1. Age limit of 31 years or younger.
  2. Possession of an eligible engineering qualification from a recognized institution within the past 24 months.
  3. No previous application or possession of the Skilled Recognised Visa and Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 (unless you were a dependent family member).
  4. Fulfillment of health and character requirements.

 

Mandatory Qualifications:

The Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa requires one of the following qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree
  2. Master’s Degree
  3. Doctoral Degree
  4. Postgraduate Diploma

 

Major Sequence of Study or Specialization in Engineering:

The visa application should demonstrate a major sequence of study or specialization in engineering, such as:

  1. Chemical Engineering
  2. Mechanical, Production, and Plant Engineering
  3. Structural Engineering
  4. Environmental Engineering
  5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  6. Civil Engineering
  7. Electronics & Communication Engineering
  8. Instrument & Control Engineering
  9. Electrical Engineering

 

Health Requirements:

While health requirements vary depending on individual cases, some common examinations may include assessing intended activities in Australia, country of citizenship, and time spent in all countries within the last five years. These health examinations apply to both the visa holder and any listed family members, regardless of their intent to migrate. Results from health examinations remain valid for 12 months.

 

Character Requirements:

To meet character requirements, you must provide a police certificate confirming no criminal convictions in the last 10 years. This certificate should be obtained from each country where you have resided for 12 months or more since turning 16 years of age.

 

English Language Requirements:

You must provide evidence of proficiency in English through specified language tests, such as:

  1. Overall score of 50 in Pearson Test of English (PTE), with a minimum score of 36 in each of the four components.
  2. Band score of 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS or PTE), with a minimum score of 5 in each of the four components.
  3. Equivalent score in TOEFL iBT, OET, CAE.

 

Family Members:

Eligible family members to include in the visa application are:

  1. Spouse.
  2. Child/stepchild of you or your partner.