Australia remains one of the most popular immigration destinations in 2026, welcoming over 190,000 permanent migrants annually through its skilled, family, and humanitarian visa programs. Whether you are a skilled professional, an investor, a student, or joining family already in Australia, the Department of Home Affairs offers more than 100 visa subclasses to match your circumstances. This guide covers the main visa categories, their requirements, and current processing times to help you plan your move to Australia. Skilled Migration Visas Australia's General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is the most common pathway for skilled workers. It uses a points-based system where applicants are assessed on age, English language ability, work experience, and qualifications. You must have an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List and obtain a positive skills assessment. The key visa subclasses include the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). Processing times for GSM visas currently range from 6 to 12 months. Employer Sponsored Visas If you have a job offer from an Australian employer, employer sponsored visas provide a direct pathway. The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) allows employers to sponsor overseas workers for positions they cannot fill locally, with a duration of up to four years. The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) is a permanent visa for workers nominated by their employer. Both require the employer to be an approved sponsor and the role to be on the relevant occupation list. Processing times range from 2 to 12 months depending on the stream. Partner and Family Visas Australian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their partner, fiance, or certain family members for a visa. The Partner visa (subclasses 820/801 for onshore, 309/100 for offshore) is a two-stage process that grants temporary residence first, followed by permanent residence after approximately two years. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine and continuing relationship. The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) allows you to enter Australia to marry your partner and then apply for the Partner visa onshore. Partner visa processing times currently range from 12 to 24 months for the temporary stage. Business and Investor Visas Australia offers several business and investor visa streams for entrepreneurs and investors. The Business Innovation visa (subclass 188A) is for people with a successful business career who want to establish, develop, or manage a new or existing business in Australia. The Investor visa (subclass 188B) requires a designated investment of at least AUD 2.5 million in complying investments. Both are provisional visas that lead to permanent residency through the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) after meeting business or investment benchmarks. State or territory nomination is required for all business visa streams. Student and Working Holiday Visas The Student visa (subclass 500) allows international students to study full-time at a registered Australian educational institution. You must have a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), meet English language requirements, and demonstrate sufficient financial capacity. Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. Processing times are typically 4 to 6 weeks. Working Holiday visas (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visas (subclass 462) allow young people aged 18 to 30 (or 35 for some countries) to live and work in Australia for up to 12 months. Eligible passport holders can apply for second and third year extensions by completing specified work in regional Australia. These visas are popular with travellers who want to fund their stay while exploring the country. How to Get Started with Your Australian Visa Application Choosing the right visa is the most important first step in your Australian immigration journey. Each visa subclass has specific eligibility requirements, documentation needs, and processing timelines. Working with a registered migration agent ensures your application is prepared correctly and submitted with the strongest possible case. At LifeinAus, our founder Moran Shultz is both a qualified lawyer and a registered migration agent (MARA No. 1795282) with extensive experience across all major visa categories. We provide personalised advice tailored to your individual circumstances. Contact us today for a free initial assessment to find out which visa pathway is right for you. Last Updated: March 2026

You wish to apply for a GSM visa, but don't have enough points - we have good news: Your partner might be the key for achieving your Australian dream. As per recent legislation updates, the following changes will be implemented to the points test based General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas as from 19 November 2019. GSM applicants will now have the opportunity to gain more points based on their partner's profile (spouse or de facto partner). Which visas are included in this change? The relevant visas for this change are: Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) New Skilled Work Regional visa (Provisional) (Subclass 491) How can my partner help with my GSM Visa? Your be awarded with 5 points if your partner has a Competent English level. 10 points if your partner is an Australian Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 10 points for applicants with a skilled partner who is under 45, has Competent English level, holds a suitable skills assessment and with an occupation which is on the same skilled occupation list as the GSM Applicant. This section currently award only 5 points. 10 points for Specialist Educational qualifications relevant to STEM qualifications (e.g. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Currently worth only 5 points. What if I don't have a partner? If you are in between relationships there is something for you too - Lack of partner will award you with 10 points towards your points test How will the new changes affect the way the Department invites candidates to apply? When the sum of all points except partner qualifications are equal, invitations will be ranked in the below order: First: Applicants with a skilled partner. Equal First: Applicants without a partner. Second: Applicants with a partner who demonstrates Competent English but who do not have the skills to obtain skilled partner points. Third: Applicants with a partner who is ineligible for either competent English or Skilled partner points. To maximise your partner's points, you'll need to start preparing the evidence now. Contact us and we can prepare a detailed plan for you and your partner, so your application can be submitted among the first ones in November 2019. The LifeinAus team

How can a Global Talent visa change your life? Everyone likes a story with a happy end. Especially if you are the person who helped make it happy. A few weeks ago, our client Mr B and his family members received their Australian Permanent Resident visa. While assessing Mr B's profile we discovered, he is skilled enough for a GSM visa but was also above the cutoff age of 45. At this point, we recommended Mr B to apply for a Global Talent visa (858 visa) based on his occupation as a Security Specialist. It all went smooth, and we've also managed to shorten his waiting time (while holding a temporary visa) from three years to 1.5 months. Mr B was thrilled to learn he and his family can stay in Australian indefinitely having all the social and health benefits. What do you need to know about the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program? This unique program offers a priority visa pathway for highly skilled individuals and their families to live and work permanently in Australia. It's designed to gather the world's best and brightest skilled migrants to grow Australian businesses of the future. Who can apply for a Global Talent visa? Candidates who are highly skilled and internationally recognised in one of the following target sectors: AgTech FinTech MedTech Cyber Security Quantum Information/Advanced Digital/Data Science and ICT Space and Advanced Manufacturing Energy and Mining Technology Additional eligibility criteria for Global Talent visa Candidates should be able to earn the Fair Work High Income Threshold (currently $148,700) Or have recently graduated with a PhD or Masters qualification in the target sectors. Candidates must have a recommendation from an Australian individual or organisation with a national reputation in the same field to attest to their skills. If you think you are eligible for a Global Talent visa, we are happy to support you with your application and start the process which would change your life. Contact us today

Covid 19 closed Australian borders and also kept the vast global talent pool out of reach for Australian employers who benefitted from them in the pre-Covid era via a temporary visa. As an employer, you might have a few employees on a work visa, but as time goes by, you must find a pathway to keep them in Australia. How did Covid affect your employees? Before Covid 19, many sponsored migrants relied on the General Skilled Migrant (GSM) pathway to pursue and secure their permanent residency in Australia. This means that after approximately 1-3 years on a temporary visa, they would have applied for the GSM visa and granted their permanent residency. Unfortunately, Covid 19 reshuffled the Department of Home Affairs priorities and GSM has dropped to the bottom of the list. Your employee cannot rely on the GSM visa anymore and must find other options to get his permanent residency to remain in Australia. A stress-less employee is an effective employee Keep in mind that if your employee leaves, you would need to source, recruit and train new staff, which will be more challenging due to the lack of new talent coming to Australia. This will cause a significant expense for the business. You want your employee to focus on his work and not on his visa status. It has been proven that supporting your employee will increase his loyalty, engagement and will reduce retention in the business overall. How can you keep your employees in Australia? Fortunately, the Department kept a few pathways for these employees via a temporary or permanent employer nomination visa. The most suitable pathway must be tailored to your employee based on his occupation, qualifications, skills, experience and his current visa. Over the years, LifeinAus helped many companies keep their talent in house. Book your consultation with Moran Shultz, CEO of LifeinAus – Migration Service, and find out how to keep your dearest employees close to you. Contact us today

Have you ever dreamed of living and working in Sydney, Australia? Did you know that Australia’s IT has one of the best work-life balance? You can work on the bleeding edge of technology and spend time with your family on weekdays. Australian IT produced many unicorns like Canva, Tyro Payments, Campaign Monitor, Big Commerce and Atlassian to name a few. If you are a Developer, Software/Hardware Engineer or IT Architect, you have a good chance of getting a work visa and a great role. How can I get a work visa in Australia? To be eligible for a temporary skill shortage visa (subclass 482) you must tick these boxes: Occupation – Your occupation needs to be part of the occupation lists of the 482 visa. Work experience – You must hold at least two years of full-time work experience in your area or highly relevant experience post your qualification within the last five years. The work period does not need to be continuous. Qualification – You need to hold a suitable qualification for your occupation. Most IT occupations will usually require a Bachelor degree. If you don’t hold the relevant qualification, you might still be eligible to apply for this visa, by proving five years of relevant experience. English – You must meet the appropriate English language requirement. Sponsor – You must find an employer with the ability to sponsor foreign employees. Can you help me check my eligibility for a work visa? Our professional team at LifeinAus will be happy to assess your eligibility for a work visa once you’ve provided your most updated CV to info@LifeinAus.com and answer a short online questionnaire. Can you help me find an Australian employer? If you are eligible, your details will be provided to the IT specialists team in Mantech Careers. Their fantastic experienced team will do its best to find you a suitable Australian employer who will be able to offer you your dream role and sponsor you for a work visa. The 482 work visa can be granted for either two or four years depending on the list your occupation belongs to. The Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) can be granted for two years while the Medium and long term strategic list (MLTSSL) can be issued for four years. The 482 visa will enable you, your partner and your dependent children to work, study and live in Australia. Based on the specific occupation list, there are pathways for a second 482 work visa or a Permanent Resident visa which allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. For an eligibility check, email us your updated CV to info@LifeinAus.com and we'll get back to you with your best options to live and work in Australia. The LifeinAus team

If you always dreamed of living in Australia, in a dynamic and progressive environment, yet has a relaxed and friendly pace. In the Northern Territory, you will find more than 100 nationalities who happily share their cultures besides being surrounded by wild nature with some of the best national parks in Australia. As from this January 2019, The Northern Territory Government has opened its doors to skilled migrants holding one of the 117 listed occupations and offers a pathway to permanent residency. (this program is called The Northern Territory (NT) DAMA II scheme). NT employers can now sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for positions if they can’t find a local employee to fill it. This agreement is relevant for those who are willing to work and live in the region for at least three years. Between the 117 offers occupations, you can find professions like - General Accountants, Engineers, Electricians, Bar Attendants, Waiters, Cooks, Bakers, Baristas, Bus drivers, Café and Restaurant Managers, Chefs, Child Care Workers, Hairdressers, Hotel Managers, Motor Mechanics, Plumbers, Property Managers, Tour Guides, Truck Drivers, Wed Designer, Welfare Workers and many more. Here you can find the full list of occupations. Your level of qualifications and experience required varies according to your profession. However the minimum experience is one year post the completion of your qualification. You should also be aware that many occupations on the list are eligible for English language concession, which can increase your chances to apply for this visa. If you hold any of the occupations on the list, have the right qualification & experience and you are ready to find your next employer at the NT - we are here to help you with your Permanent Residence visa. Contact us at info@LifeinAus.com

Think about the next scenario… You enjoy living and working in Australia for almost four years now. You love your long sunny days, spending time on the beach and enjoying the great nightlife. Soon enough your 457 temporary visa will expire, and unless you take some action, you will find yourself on a plane back home to ‘enjoy’ the UK’s great weather. So, what are your options? If you applied or held a 457 visa before 18 April 2017 which was subsequently granted, and you’ve worked for your employer for a minimum of two years at the last three years - you are lucky! We strongly recommend applying for your permanent resident visa by the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 via the transitional stream ASAP and before the legislation changes once again. Keep in mind that if you lose your job or let your 457 visa expire, you will miss this golden opportunity for an Australian permanent residency. If you are a Recruitment Consultant living overseas, can you still apply for a permanent visa? As of March 2018 the legislation has changed, the occupation of a Recruiter Consultant was removed from the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 Direct Entry visa occupation list which means that if you had plans to arrive on a permanent resident visa, and work anywhere you like for an Australian employer, your options are now limited to rural areas only. (This excludes the opportunity to live and work in metropolises like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) At the moment you can still apply for a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187). It is a permanent resident visa which limits you to living and working in a rural area for a minimum of 2 years before you could move on. Here you can find the locations which are considered rural in Australia What are your options if you prefer the big city life? Currently, a Consultant Recruiter with a minimum of two years’ experience has an option to arrive in Australia on a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482). This temporary visa will allow you to work and live in Australia for a maximum of two years. Since this occupation is included in the short-term stream, you could apply for another 482 visa before the expiry of the first visa, however, you won’t be able to move to a permanent resident visa while holding a Consultant Recruiter 482 visa. If neither of the above applies to you, we can advise for alternative pathways to fulfil your Aussie dream. Here in LifeinAus, we specialise in helping Recruiters holding 475 visa to apply for their Permanent Resident visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 and finding successful pathways to those who haven’t won the lottery. Get in touch today to claim your Permanent Residency. Moran@LifeinAus.com 0404690227

If you applied or held a 457 visa before 18 April 2017 which was subsequently granted, and you’ve worked for your employer for a minimum of two years in the last three years - you are lucky! You are eligible to apply for a permanent resident visa. We strongly recommend applying for your permanent resident visa ASAP and before the legislation changes once again. Keep in mind that if you lose your job or let your 457 visa expire, you will miss this golden opportunity for an Australian permanent residency. Can ICT Project Manager living overseas still apply for a permanent visa? As of March 2018 the legislation has changed, the occupation of an ICT project Manager was removed from the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 Direct Entry visa occupation list which means that if you had plans to arrive on a permanent resident visa, and work anywhere you like for an Australian employer, your options are now limited to rural areas only. (This excludes the opportunity to live and work in metropolises like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) Currently, you can still apply for a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187). It is a permanent resident visa allowing you to living and working in a rural area for a minimum of 2 years before you could move on. Here you can find the locations which are considered rural in Australia What are your options if you prefer the big city life? Currently, an ICT project Manager with a minimum of two years’ experience has an option to arrive in Australia on a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482). This temporary visa will allow you to work and live in Australia for a maximum of two years. Since this occupation is included in the short-term stream, you could apply for another 482 visa before the expiry of the first visa, however, you won’t be able to move to a permanent resident visa while holding an ICT Project Manager 482 visa. If neither of the above applies to you, we can advise for alternative pathways to staying in Australia. LifeinAus, specialises in helping ICT Project Managers holding 475 visa apply for their Permanent Resident visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 and finding successful pathways to those are on a different visa but wish to stay permanently in Autralia. Get in touch today to claim your Australian Permanent Residency. info@LifeinAus.com

Australia maintains strict health and safety policies to protect the Australian population. As part of the public interest criteria, you might be required to take a medical examination when applying for certain visa types to Australia. All applicants for permanent visa including the primary applicant, spouse and any members of the family unit applying for the visa must be assessed against the health requirement. Also, under certain circumstances, family members who are not applying for the visa (these are called non-migrating family members) sometimes will also be assessed against the health requirement, for example, Carer visa, Remaining Relative visas or dependent children. Are my family members required to take medical examinations? Members of the family unit applying with the primary applicant are required to meet the health requirement. For some visas, the health requirement is a "one fails, all fail" rule which means that if any member of the applicant's family unit (either applying for that visa or not) fails to meet the health requirement and no health waiver is available, no other family member applying for that visa will be able to be granted a visa including the primary applicant. Which health examinations are required when applying for a Permanent Resident visa? The applicant is under 2 years of age- a medical examination is required. The applicant is 2 years old or elder and under 11 years old- a medical examination is required. If the applicant is from a high-risk country for Tuberculosis (TB) or applying for a refugee or humanitarian type visa - TB Screening test will be required as well. The applicant is 11 years old and under 15 years old – a medical examination and chest x-ray are required. The applicant is 15 old and up – a medical examination, chest x-ray and HIV test are required. What does a medical examination contain? Urine test Blood test Check your blood pressure Eyesight – read letters from a chart Weight – to define BMI Height – to determine your BMI Check your heart Reflexes Check – check on your legs Ears and throat Lumps underarms and belly Which health examinations are required when applying for a Temporary visa? If you are applying for a temporary visa to Australia, the health examination you will be required to undergo will depend on some factors including: · The type of visa you are applying for and the country you are applying from. · The length of your intended stay in Australia · The level of tuberculosis risk in your country · Your planned activities in Australia, for example, an applicant from the age of 15 years or older who intends to work as, or study to be, a doctor, dentist, nurse or ambulance paramedic will be required to take specific medical examinations. · Any exceptional circumstances which might be applicable · Any significant medical conditions. Which countries do not require immigration health examinations for a temporary visa? The countries below, which are at lower risk in terms of TB, Do not generally need to complete immigration health examinations for a temporary visa unless particular significance applies: Albania; American Samoa; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Aruba; Australia; Austria; Bahamas; Bahrain; Barbados; Belgium; Belize; Bermuda; Bonaire; Bouvet Island; Bulgaria; Canada; Cayman Islands; Chile; Christmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Cook Islands; Costa Rica; Croatia; Cuba; Curacao; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; Dominica; Egypt; Estonia; Falkland Islands; Faroe Islands; Finland; France; French Polynesia; FYR Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia); Germany; Gibraltar; Greece; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Heard and McDonald Islands; Hungary; Iceland; Iran; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Jamaica; Japan; Jordan; Kosovo; Kuwait; Lebanon; Lichtenstein; Luxembourg; Malta; Mauritius; Mexico; Monaco; Montenegro; Montserrat; Netherlands; Netherlands Antilles; New Caledonia; New Zealand; Niue; Norfolk Island; Norway; Oman; Palestinian Authority; Pitcairn Island; Poland; Portugal; Puerto Rico; Reunion Island; Saint Eustatius & Saba; Saint Helena (Ascension and Tristan da Cunha); Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Martin (Dutch); Samoa; San Marino; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Seychelles; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; Spain; Svalbard & Jan Mayen; Sweden; Switzerland; Tokelau; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tunisia; Turkey; Turks and Caicos Islands; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom (British citizen); United States of America; Uruguay; Vatican City; Virgin Islands (British); Virgin Islands (US); Wallis and Futuna Islands. Any Country which is not listed above is considered a higher risk regarding TB and therefore require a health examination to be completed where indicated. When applying for a temporary visa, if you are planning to stay in Australia for less than 6 months you are usually not required to take a medical examination unless a particular significance applies. If you are planning to stay for longer than 6 months and you are not from the countries mentioned above, you will be required to take a medical examination and a chest x-ray What is considered an unusual or significance situation? · If you are from a higher TB-risk country and likely to enter a healthcare or hospital environment – you need to have a chest x-ray examination and a medical examination · If you are pregnant and intend to deliver your baby in Australia - you need to have a Hepatitis B test · If you plan to work as or study to become a Doctor, Dentist, Nurse or Paramedic – you need to have a chest x-ray, medical examinations, HIV and hepatitis B and C blood tests · If you plan to have your training at a child care centre in Australia - you need to have a chest x-ray examination and a medical examination · If you are 75 years old and above and plan to arrive in Australia on a visitor visa - you will be required to take a medical examination How to book an appointment for the medical examination? If you already applied for a visa while being in Australia, you will need to take the following steps - 1. The Department of Home Affairs will determine which health examinations you require to undertake and will provide you with a HAP ID (health identifier) to undergo these health examinations. 2. You will need to complete an eMedical online application and download your referral letter. 3. You will need to book an appointment through Bupa online services and provide your HAP ID: http://www.bupamvs.com.au/appointments. 4. You will need to attend the appointment (don’t forget to bring your referral letter and passport). 5. A panel of physician and/or radiologist will grade and submit your results to the Department directly. If you are applying for a visa from outside Australia You must book your health examinations with a panel physician. A panel physician is a doctor and/or a radiologist who has been appointed by the Department of Home Affairs to perform your health examinations while being outside Australia. To locate the closest panel physician in your country/area, check the list of panel physicians here. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/busi/Pane/Pane-1 The panel physician can process your health examinations online using the eMedical system in more than 100 countries. You are required to complete the eMedical Client process online before attending your appointment if you already submitted your online application. When booking an appointment with an eMedical enabled clinic, you must provide your HAP ID. You must provide your referral letter and passport when arriving at the medical examination. Get in touch today to claim your Permanent Residency. Moran@LifeinAus.com +61404690227

Australia has a lot to offer as one of the best destinations. Here are your top 10 Visitor visa must knows before booking your flight to Australia. Australia has a lot to offer as one of the best destinations suitable for young travelers, families and the young in spirit. Despite being also a hub to exotic destinations in the Pacific, the number of visitors to Australia equals to a fifth of it's population. Here are your top 10 Visitor visa must knows before booking your flight to Australia. 1. No airline will let you on an airplane to Australia without a visa. 2. There are five streams under the Visitor visa - Tourist, Sponsored Family, Business Visitor, Approved Destination Status and Frequent Traveler stream – each one has different requirements. 3. Each travelling family member must apply for a Visitor visa. 4. Processing time for Visitor visa Tourist stream ranges between 19 to 39 days. 5. When submitting a Visitor visa for a minor, non-accompanying parent/s may be required to sign a consent form to permit the child to be granted an Australian visa. 6. Applicants must provide proof of adequate means to support themselves for their intended period of stay in Australia. 7. When applying for a Visitor visa from Australia, you must be in Australia at the time it will be granted. The same rule applies if you apply from offshore - you must be outside Australia when the visa is granted. 8. As a Visitor visa holder, you are not entitled to work. 9. You must not participate, for more than 3 months, in any studies or training. 10. 5.3 million Visitor Visas were granted in 2017. To find out how you can get Visitor visa to Australia feel free to contact us. Happy Travel! The LifeinAus Team

A great way to start or develop your career is to study in a world-recognized, reputable institute while enjoying the best country in the world. Hurry up and get your Australian Student visa today! Here is what you must know before applying. 1. Where can I study with an Australian Student visa? An Australian Student visa will enable you to study in a CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas for Overseas Students) registered course on a full-time basis in a registered institution. 2. How long can I hold an Australian Student visa? Australian Student visa allows you to stay in Australia for the duration of your studies, and generally up to five years but will be determined by the length and type of course. 3. Who can be included in the Student visa application? Family members can join the Student visa application (combined application) or apply to join a Student visa provided the applicant has declared about them in the application, or they became a family member after the grant of the Student visa (newborn baby for example). 4. Course packaging You can apply for two or more courses on your visa application if there is a clear progression from one course to the other. The final course will be your main (or principal) course of study which will determine the financial and English language evidentiary requirements. 5. Visa’s condition The visa holder must abide by his visa conditions or the visa could be cancelled. An example for default condition 8105 on a Student visa is that you cannot work more than 40 hours per fortnight when your course is in session. 6. Confirmation of Enrolment If applying from outside Australia, you must include Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each intended course of study. If applying from within Australia, you can submit your application with Letter/s of Offer, but for your visa to be granted, you must provide the CoE. 7. Genuine Temporary Entrant You must provide a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement to show your actual intention to study temporarily in Australia. This requirement is an integrity measure to ensure you won’t maintain ongoing residency in Australia. 8. Financial evidence For some of the Student visa streams, you are required to provide financial evidence to cover for your course fees, travel and living costs for yourself and each of your accompanying family members while you are in Australia. 9. You can apply for an Australian Student visa from in or outside Australia. 10. It is essential to submit a complete application at least six weeks before the course commencement. We specialize in Australian Student visa and Temporary Graduate visa and can help you choose the right education path for you tailored to your requirements. Don’t stay in the dark, Contact us today. The LifeinAus Team

So, its been eight months or so since you’ve moved to Australia, you are having the best time of your life and you are happy. But a quick look at your visa expiry date tells you that it might all be over soon. Now you are not happy, however you still have a few options up your sleeve before you’ll taste mum’s cooking once again. Second year of Working Holiday visa Specific nationalities can apply for the second year of a 462 & 417 working holiday visa and once you have provided evidence for completing three months of specified work (see notes below) you can apply for another year. Around 35,000 visa holders did this last year. (You’ll need specified work in regional Australia in these specific industries – Construction, Mining, Tree Farming and Felling, Fishing and Pearling, Plant and Animal Cultivation while holding the first visa 417. Or you’ll need to work in Northern Territory or Western Australia in these specific industries – Tourism, Hospitality, Agriculture, Forestry or Fishing while holding the first visa 462). Remember, you’ll need: specified work, in specified regional Australia and in specified industries. Make sure you tick all those boxes. Return to school As an international student, you can learn English, or gain a tertiary education in Australia. Remember there are course fees attached to all tertiary courses in Australia. However, you are eligible to work 20 hours a week and once you have finished your studies, you could apply for a post-graduate visa (485) which will allow you to continue studying or work for between between 1.5 to 4 years. TSS – Temporary Skill Shortage visa TSS visa (482) is relevant for a skilled worker with two years’ experience. If your occupation is listed on one of three lists, you might be eligible to stay between two to four years. Occupations from two of the lists will have an option to continue and apply for a Permanent Resident visa after working for three years for the same employer. Find the love of your life If you are in a spousal (marriage) or de facto relationship with your Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner you might be eligible to apply for a partner visas. If you want to further explore your options, feel free to contact us. The LifeinAus Team