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What type of visa is subclass 476?
Skilled — Recognised Graduate visa
The Skilled — Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) allows recent engineering graduates of eligible universities to gain up to 18 months of skilled work experience in occupations. It is a temporary visa. Your family can also apply to join you in Australia after the visa is granted.
Can I stay in Australia after graduation?
Unlike in some other English-speaking countries, there is no automatic right associated with your student visa to stay and work for a period of time in Australia after you complete your degree. If you want to stay and work after you graduate, you must apply and obtain a work visa.
Where do most Indian live in Australia?
state of Victoria
The largest Indian Australian population is found in the state of Victoria. Among Indian origin religions, which also include non-Indians, are Buddhist (2.4\% of total population or 563700 people), Hindus (1.9\% or 440300) and Sikhs (0.5\% or 125900).
What is the validity of a 476A visa?
476 is a post graduate visa. It is meant to allow you to gain work experience after graduation and is valid for up to 18 months. It can not be extended. You can apply for another visa.
How can I extend my 476 visa?
If you already live in a regional area, or want to move to one, you could apply for a 489 (Temporary) or 887 (permanent) regional skilled migration visa. You can apply for all of these through the Immigration web site. Hope this helps. 476 Visa is only valid for 18 months and cannot be extended.
What is the length of a 457 visa?
476 is a post graduate visa. It is meant to allow you to gain work experience after graduation and is valid for up to 18 months. It can not be extended. You can apply for another visa. The temporary skilled visa (457) is no longer available, but there are other options..
What documents do I need to apply for a 476 visa?
You must provide a police clearance certificate from each country you’ve lived for more than 12 months in the past 10 years after you turned 16 years of age. These certificates must prove you with no criminal records. Can I undertake any course of study or get admission in a university while living in Australia on 476 visa?