To work in Australia, overseas workers must obtain a work visa. The specific requirements for a work visa vary depending on the type of visa and the individual's occupation, qualifications, and experience. Some general requirements for obtaining a work visa include the following:

• Valid passport

• Formal job offer from an Australian employer

• Proof of qualifications, skills, and relevant experience

• English language proficiency

• Positive skills assessment (depending on visa and occupation)

• Police clearance certificates for any country lived in ≥12 months in the last 10 years

• Medical and x-ray certificates

The Australian Government has introduced more rigorous visa regulations, leading to a higher rate of refusals, especially for applicants who do not seek expert assistance. Many applications are rejected due to missing information or unresolved issues, which can also negatively impact future visa opportunities.

In light of these changes, it’s essential to prepare a thorough and well-organised application. Professional support can significantly increase your chances of success by ensuring your documents meet all requirements and clearly address any potential concerns.

To assist you in preparing your application, we now provide an affordable Visa Ready Assessment. This service evaluates whether your documents are complete and aligned with Australian Government standards, ensuring you're fully prepared to submit your visa application. This step is particularly important for subclass 482 and 186 visas, especially with the upcoming Skills in Demand program launching in December 2024, helping you maximise your chances of approval.

Before we present candidates to employers, we must ensure that they are eligible for a work visa.

The Australian Government has introduced stricter rules for visa applications, resulting in a higher chance of visa refusals. Many applicants who don’t seek professional help find their visas rejected without the opportunity to correct missing information or explain any discrepancies. A visa refusal can make it significantly harder to obtain any future Australian visas.

Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to get professional assistance in preparing a complete, well-organised, and clearly articulated visa application. This support can greatly enhance your chances of approval.

To assist you, we now offer an affordable Visa Ready Assessment. This service will help you determine if you’re ready to apply for an Australian visa with all the necessary documents prepared in line with Australian Government requirements. This is especially important for the subclass 482 and 186 visas, particularly with the new Skills in Demand program coming into effect in December 2024.

Before we present candidates to employers, we must ensure that they are eligible for a work visa. Candidates will need to provide us with the following:

• Copy of valid passport

• Copy of CV

• Evidence of qualifications

• If we request it, evidence of English language proficiency - this request is dependent upon the country of passport held and whether the candidate’s education was conducted in English (a candidate may be required to undertake an English language test, such as an IELTS, and provide us with the results before we present the candidate to any employer).

The process that we carry out to ascertain if a candidate is visa ready (meeting the eligibility criteria to apply for a work visa) is called Visa Ready Assessment, undertaken are a nominal fee. Click here to get Visa Ready Assessment.

• 482 Visa (Temporary Skill Shortage): Temporary employment 1–4 years, approved occupations

• 186 Visa (Employer Nomination Scheme): Permanent residency via employer sponsorship

• 494 Visa (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Provisional): Regional sponsorship up to 5 years