The Graduate Visa has been introduced to assist international students to remain in Australia following their studies inorder to improve their english skills or to gain the necessary work experience. The Graduate visa enables these candidates to remain in Australia for a period of upto 18months. Within this time period, the Graduate Visa holder is permitted to apply for Permanent residence when they have met all the requirements of the GSM (General Skilled Migration) points test.
Candidates should be aware of some of the following conditions.
1. be under the age of 45
* in the last six months has completed an eligible qualification as a result of at least two years study in Australia
* is not able to meet the required points test for the Skilled – Independent Residence visa
* has the skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and your nominated occupation is classified as either a 60 point occupation or a 50 point occupation.
The Graduate Visa enables the candidate and any secondary applicants included in your visa application to remain in Australia for up to 18 months with no restrictions on work or study. While on this visa the candidates may travel, work, continue study to improve their english skills or to complete their professional year.
For assistance with your graduate visa eligibility or application contact us today.
