If you are recently graduated in engineering from a reputed recognized institute, There is a visa category for you known as Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa (subclass 476 Visa) from Australia where you are allowed to work or study for up to 18 months in Australia.
But you must have been graduated within the past 2 years from specified institutes, and your age must be under 31 years old.
If you are planning to continue your studies further in Australia, this might be a great option for you. The most important thing to notice here is that you are allowed to work full time on this visa.
The reason the Australian government has allowed this visa is that such fresh graduates want to gain skills in their field and gain work experience. Also, you can apply for your family or dependent visa once you have been granted that visa.
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Eligible Criteria For 476 visa
- you must not be older than 31 years of age
- You must have completed a degree within the past 2 years from eligible engineering qualifications from a recognized institute
- You must not have previously held a skilled recognized graduate visa (subclass 476) or a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) before
- You have to meet the minimum English language requirement
- you must have to meet health and character requirements.
Benefits of 476 visa
If you have any second thoughts about how this would be beneficial for you we have collected some key points.
- It provides an opportunity to secure permanent residency in Australia
- You can continue your further studies in renowned any one of the top universities of Australia.
- Gain practical work experience in top organizations in your field.
- You have the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
- You can also apply to take your dependent partner or any other family member with you.
- For 5 additional points, you might get eligible for professional year engineering in Australia.
Mandatory qualifications and major subjects In Engineering
This subclass 476 skilled recognize visa will get approved if you are graduated with a bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Doctoral Degree, or Postgraduate diploma. With only those students who have completed their degree from a recognized institute with a specialization in Engineering in the courses mentioned below.
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Bio-Medical Engineering
- Metallurgy & Materials
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
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