Dreamt of living and working in Australia but worried you might be too old for a Graduate Visa? Don’t fret! The Land Down Under offers several pathways to residency, even for those who’ve been out of school for a while. Here are 5 options to consider:<\/p>\n
1. Leverage Your Skills: Skilled Nominated Visas (190 & 491)<\/strong><\/p>\n Got experience and qualifications under your belt? Put them to work! Skilled Nominated Visas (Subclass 190 & 491) are perfect for those whose professions are in high demand in Australia. Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation through the Skills Recognition Authority (https:\/\/skillsrecognition.edu.au\/<\/a>) , score well on the points test (https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/tools\/points-calculator<\/a>), and you could be on your way to permanent residency.<\/p>\n 2. Employer Sponsorship: The 482 Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n Already have two years of experience after your qualification? Partner with an Australian employer who can sponsor you for a 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-<\/span>a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-skill-shortage-482<\/span><\/a>).<\/span> This visa allows you to work for your sponsoring company and potentially pave the way for permanent residency.<\/p>\n 3. Gain Experience & Shine: The 407 Training Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n Fresh out of school and need some Aussie experience on your resume? The 407 Training Visa (https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/training-407<\/span><\/a>)<\/span> lets you undertake vocational training in an approved program for up to two years. This is a fantastic way to gain valuable skills and boost your employability for future visa applications.<\/p>\n 4. Love is in the Air: Partner Visas<\/strong><\/p>\n Found your soulmate in Australia? Partner Visas (https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/<\/a>) offer a path to permanent residency for those in a committed relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident.<\/p>\n