TEMPORARY VISA: A temporary graduate visa (subclass 485), also known as a TR, allows (international students) to work and reside temporarily in Australia after graduation. With this visa, you can travel, work and study in Australia. Graduates can only apply as primary applicants for a temporary graduate visa (subclass 485). The visa can only be used six months after the end of the course. This visa provides two different workstreams. Graduate Workstream, which is for 18 months, and a post-study workstream for 2-4 years, depending on the level of qualification obtained in Australia. This visa (subclass 485) is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution.
PARTNER VISA: A partner visa helps you stay connected and continue to build your family alongside your studying or employed partner while living in Australia. You’ll also be entitled to study or work in the country, with access to Medicare. However, before the visa can be granted, there are specific requirements you need to meet, paperwork to fill out, and legalities to get through.
There are two types of partner visa application documents, which are assessed and granted depending on where you are when you apply. There’s one for offshore applications and another for onshore ones, namely (and respectively):
The Provisional Partner (subclass 309) and Permanent Partner (subclass 100) visas for applications made from outside Australia; and
The Temporary Partner (subclass 820) and Permanent Partner (subclass 801) visas for applications made within Australia.
The Two-Stage Application Process:
Stage 1: From the onset, you’ll be required to apply for a temporary and permanent partner visa, with a once-off application fee payable. If you qualify and are granted a temporary visa, you’re allowed to stay in Australia while the application for your specific permanent partner visa is prepared.
Stage 2: Your permanent partner visa application is processed after two years of being in the country on a temporary visa. At this point, additional documents will be required to advance your application.
VISITOR VISA:
VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600):
This visa is for visits or business purposes for up to three, six or twelve months. Two sub-classes are:
The eVisitor (subclass 651): This visa is free. You must be a passport holder of a specific country specified in a Department of Home Affairs list.
The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601): This is issued to a passport holder of a particular country as specified in a list published by the Department of Home Affairs.
MEDICAL TREATMENT VISA (SUBCLASS 602):
The purpose of this visa is to allow anyone to visit Australia.
For medical treatment or consultations.
To support someone needing medical treatment who holds or has applied for this visa.
To donate an organ.
INVESTOR RETIREMENT VISA (SUBCLASS 405):
This visa is for self-funded retirees with no dependents who want to spend the rest of their retired lives in Australia.
SPECIAL PROGRAM VISA (SUBCLASS 416):
Usually, this visa is sought in case of special programs where an approved special program sponsor has sent an invitation to participate in a specifically authorised program. The purpose is to enhance international relations and cultural exchange between the Australian community and the world.
In addition to the Special Program, the Special Program visa (subclass 416) has another stream called Seasonal Worker Program.
TRANSIT VISA (SUBCLASS 771):
This is for you and your dependent children to transit through Australia for no longer than 72 hours.
SKILLED MIGRATION:
Points-tested visas require employer sponsorship but may need support from an eligible relative or a state or territory government nomination.
SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 189)
The Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored. Sponsorships can be from employers, a state or territory, or a family member, but they are not necessary for this category. This is a permanent residency visa, meaning the applicant can live and work in Australia permanently and eventually have the option of citizenship.
SKILLED NOMINATED VISA (SUBCLASS 190)
The Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa is for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory of Australia. This is a permanent residency visa, meaning the applicant can live and work in Australia permanently and eventually have the option of citizenship.
If applying for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa, you must be willing to settle in the state or territory that nominates you and will need to remain in this state or territory for at least two years.
SKILLED REGIONAL VISA (SUBCLASS 491)
The Skilled Regional Sponsored (Subclass 489) visa is for skilled workers sponsored by an eligible Australian relative living in a ‘Designated Area’ or nominated by a participating state or territory government.
This visa is valid for an initial period of 5 years. You may apply to adjust your status to permanent resident, meaning the applicant can live and work in Australia permanently and eventually have the option of citizenship.
EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME (ENS) VISA (SUBCLASS 186)
The visa is a Permanent Resident Visa. It does not require you to work in regional Australia. However, it does require skills assessment by the relevant Australian authority and 3-years of work experience.