Skill-recognised Graduate Visa (subclass 476)

Skill-recognised Graduate Visa (subclass 476)

This visa allows recent engineering graduates to live, work or study in Australia for up to 18 months. You must have completed a degree or higher qualification from a specified institution within the past 2 years and be under 31 years of age.

476 Skill-recognised Graduate Visa Details:

Stay period  Up to 18 months.
What you can do with this visa 
  • Work and study.
Requirements Must:

  • Be under 31 years of age;
  • Have completed an engineering degree at a specified educational institution in the past 2 years;
  • Not have previously been the primary visa holder of a subclass 476 or 485 visa.
Cost 

Main Applicant:

  • From $375 AUD

Sub Applicant:

  • Over 18 years of age: AU $190;
  • Under 18 years of age: AU $95.
Conditions 
  • Not marry before first entry
  • No entry before (person)
Processing times 
  • 75% of applications: 7 months;
  • 90% of applications 9 months.

(Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department)