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The Subclass 476 Visa is designed for engineering graduates from recognized universities. This temporary visa allows professionals to live, work, and study in Australia for up to 18 months with unrestricted work and study rights.
Unlike other visas, this one does not require point-based eligibility. Any graduate from an accredited university can apply, but it’s essential to verify your eligibility before proceeding.
Once granted, the visa holder can use this period to apply for permanent residency or seek employer-sponsored visas while in Australia. This visa is ideal for gaining valuable work experience, participating in higher education, and engaging in cultural orientation programs.
By working with Australian employers, you’ll strengthen your profile, gain insight into Australian work culture, and enhance your future immigration prospects. The Subclass 476 is a skilled graduate visa that offers a unique opportunity for professionals to kick-start their careers and live in Australia.
This is a temporary visa. It lets you and family members who have also been granted this visa to:
The applicant receives a temporary visa valid for 18 months.
The applicant can apply for permanent residency anytime, subject to meeting General Skilled Migration points requirements.
The visa grants open work and study rights with unrestricted employment opportunities.
Dependents are permitted to live, work, and study in Australia for the same duration as the primary applicant.
You might be able to get Skilled — Recognized Graduate Visa (subclass 476) if:
You are under 31 years of age.
You have completed an eligible engineering qualification from a recognized institute within the last two years.
You have not previously held a Skilled — Recognized Graduate visa (subclass 476) or Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 585), unless as a dependent family member.
You can demonstrate proficiency in English.
You meet the health and character requirements.
Your engineering qualifications
In the two years before you apply, you must have completed one of the following qualifications in engineering:
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Postgraduate Diploma
Your qualification must contain a major sequence of study or specialization in engineering, such as:
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical, Production and Plant Engineering
Mining and Material Engineering
Applicants must be under 31 years of age.
Demonstrate English proficiency by scoring at least 6 in each IELTS component or equivalent test before applying.
Hold an engineering degree or higher from a recognized university within the past 2 years.
Meet health requirements based on personal circumstances and intended activities; medical exams are valid for 12 months.
Provide police certificates from countries lived in for 12+ months over the past 10 years after age 16, for applicant and dependents.
No outstanding debts to the Australian Government or repayment arrangements made before visa grant.
Include eligible family members in the application: partner (married or de facto) and dependent children, with proof of relationship and meeting health/character requirements.
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