What is Subclass 407 visa?
In this column, we will look at the subclass 407 training visa.
The 407 visa, commonly referred to as a Training visa, is a visa that allows people with limited skills to reside in Australia for the purpose of training under an employer sponsored visa.
The 407 Training Visa has 3 streams:
1. Workplace-based training
2. Structured workplace-based training
3. Training that promotes capacity building overseas
From the 3 streams, we will take a close look at the most applied Structed workplace-based training stream.
This stream provides up to two years of work experience in Australia. Those who lack more than two years of work experience, normally required for a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, can go through the training period of a 407 visa to satisfy career requirements.
Advantages of 407 Visa
- No Skilled Assessment Required
- Low requirement for English Score
- Live in Australia for up to 2 years
- Bring eligible family members (such as partner and children)
- Apply both onshore or offshore
General visa requirements for 407 Visa
- Be 18years or older
- Must be sponsored
- Functional English Skills – IELTS 4.5 or higher
- Skill Included in the list of occupational groups applying for 407 visas
- Are able to support themselves (and accompanying family members) financially
- Meet health and character requirements
The 407 visa process generally involves of 3 stages:
- Sponsorship application
The sponsoring organisation must meet the qualifications for issuing a visa and become an approved ‘Temporary Activities Sponsor’.
It must also be an organisation or company legally operating in Australia and capable of providing relevant work for at least 30 hours per weeks.
- Nomination application
A Nomination is required to be lodged by a sponsoring organization (unless where the sponsoring organisation is a Commonwealth agency) and the requirement differs based on the nomination eligibility types.
For Occupational Training To Enhance Skills stream, only the occupation specified on the Skilled Occupation List are eligible for occupational training are eligible for training. The training program must be strucuted to meet the specific training requirements and must include a minimum of 30 hours of training per week of which at least 70% must be conducted in the workplace. Applicant’s prior or related experience may be considered prior to approving the Nomination.
- Visa application
In the visa application, the applicant need to demonstrate that they satisfy the visa criteria, including age, skill, English Languagae competency, health and character.
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In the next column, we will look how to prepare for Partner Visa through partner visa refusal cases.
