Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa / Subclass 476

Temporary Visas

    What is a Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa?

    The Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa (subclass 476) is an opportunity available to recent engineering graduates from reputable institutes in Australia along with recent graduates who fall under Washington Accord Accredited courses and universities. Currently there are 23 signatories / countries like India, Pakistan, China, Srilanka, United Kingdom, South Africa, Malaysia and many more. These countries have full accreditation therefore, you can apply for 476 visa without any hassle. 476 Skilled Recognized Graduate visa allows individuals who graduated within the last 2 years and are under 31 years old to live, work and study in Australia for 18 months. It is a great option for those looking to further their education. Utimately gain skills and work experience in their field. Furthermore, it also allows for full-time employment. Additionally, once you have been granted this visa, you can also apply for a family or dependent visa. This visa has been introduced by the government of Australia to support fresh graduates in gaining skills and work experience in their field, therefore, we highly recommend to look into this visa. Moreover, this visa also gives a great pathway towards Permanent residency 189/190/491.

    Eligible Criteria For Subclass 476 Visa
    • Must not be older than 31 years of age.
    • Must have completed a degree within the past 2 years from eligible engineering qualifications from a recognized institute.
    • Must not have previously held a skilled recognized graduate visa (subclass 476) or a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) before.
    • Have to meet the minimum English language requirement.
    • Have to meet health and character requirements.
    Benefits of Subclass 476 Visa

    If you are unsure of the benefits of the Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa (subclass 476), we have gathered some key points to consider.

    • It provides an opportunity to secure permanent residency in Australia.
    • You can continue your further studies in renowned any one of the top universities of Australia.
    • Gain practical work experience in top organizations in your field.
    • You have the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
    • You can also apply to take your dependent partner or any other family member with you.
    • For 5 additional points, you might get eligible for professional year engineering in Australia.

    Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Software Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Environmental Engineering.