How to immigrate to Australia for work through Temporary Work visa (subclass 457)?

19 Jul 2014

Australia is one of the best places on earth to work and reside. To work in the country one must possess an Australian visa with work rights. Australia’s skilled immigration system offers a wide range of temporary as well as permanent visa. The flexible visa policy of the nation has been attracting more people into the country.

Skilled workers aiming to work in Australia on a temporary basis may apply for a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), which authorizes them to work in the country for their authorized sponsor in their nominated occupation for a maximum duration of four years.

A business is allowed to sponsor someone for this visa if they do not find either a permanent resident or the citizen of the country to perform the skilled work.

Individuals aiming for Australian skilled immigration under Temporary Work visa (subclass 457) have to be sponsored by an authorized business along with the required skills to occupy the position nominated by an authorized business.

Besides, one has to demonstrate the required experience and skills required for work and also must hold the responsibility to meet the health costs during the stay in the country. Moreover, they have to fulfill the health requirements.

Individuals aiming to work in Australia have to meet an additional requirement that proves his or her English language proficiency. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Occupational English Test (OET) are the two tests that determine the language ability of the applicant.

Temporary work visa (subclass 457) bestows upon an individual the benefits of working in Australia for up to four years, family members can come along to work and reside in the country. Moreover, authorizes an individual to travel in and out of the country at any time when one wishes to do so. 

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