Applying for an Australian working visa is a multi-step process that requires careful preparation and attention to detail. It is important to understand the different types of working visas available and the eligibility criteria for each one. The most common type of working visa is the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), which is available to skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian employer or who have been invited to apply by the Australian government. To be eligible for the Skilled Independent Visa, applicants must have a skilled occupation that is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and must meet the minimum points requirement. The points requirement is based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and English language ability.
Other types of working visas include the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482), which is available to employers who are unable to find suitable Australian workers to fill skilled positions, and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186), which is available to skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian employer. To be eligible for the TSS Visa, employers must demonstrate that they have exhausted all reasonable options to find suitable Australian workers and that the overseas worker is essential to the business. To be eligible for the ENS Visa, applicants must have a skilled occupation that is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and must have been nominated by an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor them.