Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
The prospect of finding a job opportunity for an engineering graduate in a country known for its good culture, good salary and high standard of living is incredibly attractive.
One of the main ways this opportunity is offered is through the Australian Skilled Accredited Graduate Subclass 476 visa.
Insight into the Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa
The Skilled Accredited Graduate Visa (subclass 476) is a temporary visa for engineering graduates of newly accredited universities. This visa allows beneficiaries to work in Australia and be eligible for a permanent residence or temporary skilled visa.
Visa Benefits
- It provides the freedom to live, study and work in Australia for 18 months.
- It allows you to visit Australia more often if the visa is valid.
- It allows you to apply for permanent residency by meeting specific requirements.
Qualification Requirements
Eligibility for a skilled accredited visa visa requires meeting these requirements:
- Age was set as 31 years or younger. Must possess an engineering degree from a recognized university or college obtained within the last 24 months.
- Candidates must not have previously applied for or been granted skills recognition for graduate school visas and temporary graduate visas subclass 485, although they do apply.
- Compliance with health and behavioural screening is mandatory.
Required Educational Background
Eligibility for a recognized skilled visa depends on having the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Postgraduate Degree
- Doctor’s Degree
- Postgraduate Certificate
Core Area of Focus or Concentration in Engineering, Such As
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering
- The Materials of the Workplace
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Public Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Technology
- Instrument and Materials Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Accredited Institutions
The technology of organizations recognized by the Washington Convention is recognized as accredited.
Organizations that are not licensed under the Washington Convention must obtain requirements from listed organizations.
| Country | Institution |
| Argentina | Catholic University of Argentina |
| Brazil | Federal University of Minas Gerais |
| Chile | University of Chile Universidad Catolica del Norte Catholic University of Chile -Antofagasta University of Concepcion |
| Finland | HUT, Helsinki |
| Germany | Technical University of Berlin Technical University of Clausthal University of Hannover RWTH, Aachen TU Bergakademie Freiberg |
| Hungary | University of Miskolc |
| India | Indian Institute of Science—Bangalore Anna University—Chennai Indian School of Mines—Dhanbad Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Banaras Hindu University—Varanasi |
| Iran | Amir Kabir University of Technology University of Tehran |
| PRC China | Beijing Normal University Beijing Petroleum University Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing University of Technology (formerly Beijing Polytechnic University) China University of Mining & Technology—Beijing Guangzhou University Shanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai Jiaotong University Tongji University Tsinghua University University of Science and Technology—Beijing |
| Philippines | Wroclaw University of Technology |
| Slovakia | TU Kosice |
| Sweden | Lulea University of Technology |
| Tanzania | University of Dar es Salaam |
Health Screening Requirements
Health checks required for visa applicants can vary, depending on the activities they wish to undertake in Australia, the applicant’s country of origin and where they have lived in the last five years.
This requirement applies to the primary visa applicant and any family member included in the application, regardless of their immigration status.
Health check findings are valid for up to 12 months.
Character Criteria
You must present a police certificate stating that you have not committed any crime in the last 10 years.
When you turn 16, you need a police identification card from any country you have been in for at least 12 months in the last ten years.
Requirements for English Language Proficiency
Papers for the registered English language test are required.
- Overall score of 50 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE) with no less than 36 in each section.
- In the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a composite group of 6 people, with a minimum of 5 people per section.
- An equal score on the TOEFL iBT, OET, or CAE will be considered eligible.
Dependents for Visa Application (Family Members)
Your visa application may include as dependents:
- Their husband
- You or your spouse’s child/children in the deal
Finding a good job in Australia with good qualifications and a strong desire to succeed may motivate you to apply for this visa. However, ignoring important details can lead to the rejection of your visa application. At Kanberra Immigration Group, we ensure that your application complies with the latest immigration legislation, aiming to achieve the best outcome for you in the shortest possible time.