SKILLED GRADUATE VISA Skilled Graduate Visa —

SKILLED GRADUATE VISA

Skilled Graduate Visa - Introduction This visa allows you and any secondary applicants included in your visa application to remain in Australia for up to 18 months with no restrictions on work or study. During this period you may choose to : § § Travel ( all over Australia ) Work ( anywhere in Australia ) Undertake further professional studies Study to improve your English skills. As a Skilled Graduate Visa holder, you may apply for permanent residence at any time, if you are able to meet the pass mark on the General Skilled Migration points test.

Who can Apply § You must be under 31 years of age on the day of making your application. § The candidate must have completed an Engineering degree at a recognized institution in the last two years. § This visa does not have points test but other requirements must be met.

Recognized Institutions India § Anna University Campus – Chennai. Ø In more than 60 years of migration, this is the first time Australian Government has opened up this rare opportunity for Students of India. Ø Tamil Nadu students are lucky to have Anna University listed. Ø Migration policies change every year, it is a golden opportunity for students who have passion to travel, study and work overseas.

Eligible Qualifications You must have completed an eligible degree qualification in Engineering in 2016, 2017 before the date of making your application. An eligible degree qualification can be any of the following : § § A bachelor's degree (B. E. ) A master's degree (M. E. ) A doctoral degree (Ph. D. ) A postgraduate degree Your degree qualification must contain a major sequence of study or specialization in an Engineering discipline.

Eligible Qualifications Engineering specializations include - but are not limited to : § § § § Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical, Mechatronics, Production and Plant Engineering Automobile, Mining and Material Engineering Important : This Visa is only for Non – IT students of 2016, 2017 batch coming under Anna University, Chennai. The qualification that you are relying on to meet this requirement must have been completed at a recognized institution.

Required Documents § § § § Passport copy Degree/Provisional Certificate Consolidated Mark statement IELTS Test Report Form (IELTS-TRF) Birth Certificate Health Certificate Character Certificate ( Police Clearance Certificate )

Evidence to attach with your application (IELTS) You must provide evidence that you meet the English language threshold at the time you apply. You need to include one of the following : § Evidence that you hold an eligible passport. § IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) Number to show you have a band score of at least 5 on each and overall 6 OR PTE Score of al least 36 and overall 50 of the four components - speaking, reading, listening and writing. Health You and all secondary applicants must have a health examination. Medical examination results are only valid for a limited period of time. Therefore, you and any secondary applicants should not undertake medical examinations until requested to do so by the department.

Evidence to attach with your application You must attach a certified copy of a full birth certificate for you and each secondary applicant included in your application. If birth certificates are not available in your country of birth, other evidence to confirm birth details include, but are not limited to : § § § § School records Passport Baptism certificate Family book showing date of birth ID document issued by government Hospital birth records Court documents that verify your date of birth Copies of military service records or discharge papers. Proof of age must be included to make your application complete.

Character You and any secondary applicants must be of "Good Character". You will be requiring a Police Clearance Certificate. Obligations There are no conditions placed on this visa. If you are granted this visa, you are able to live and work in any part of Australia and engage in any type of employment. You and any accompanying secondary applicants must however comply with Australian laws. Failure to do so may affect your ability to remain in Australia.

Comparison Chart - Student Visa & Skilled Graduate Visa Student Visa Skilled Graduate Visa More documents are required. (University Offer Very few documents (IELTS, Birth Certificate, Health Letter, Guarantee, Bank Loan, IELTS etc. , ) and Character Certificate, Qualification) Have no direct access to the college you can study Can visit the colleges directly and can select the before joining. branches you like to study. Procedure and Fees are very high since Non- Since resident, usually low fee structure and you Resident. (Almost around 14000 Dollars Plus) can select a college as per your budget also. ( 3000 - 4000 Dollars) Restricted work timing – up to 20 hours per week. Non- restricted work timings. (24 hrs a day work/study) Restricted access to other states in Australia other No such Restrictions - can travel/work/study in any than the one you study in. state of Australia. Visa permit (with some restrictions). Can apply for dependent blood relations - Spouse, Father, Mother, Younger Brother or Sister (below 16 yrs of age). Very Long Process Timing just 3+ months

Company Profile Migration Consultancy Services, Coimbatore Founder Lion. P. Manirathnam, Managing Director - a former Australian Resident. He lived more than 5 years in Australia. Still his family members are living there. § More than 13 years (from 2004) of Migration Services, with 100’s of Satisfied Customers as Permanent Residents/Citizens in all parts of Australia. § “Service is our motto ”. § Providing support for Visa applicants to get accommodated and Assistance for initial settlement. § We offer varied services like : o Skill Assessment o Permanent Residency Visa Process o Temporary Residency Visa Process o Skilled Graduate Visa Process o Tourist Visa Process o Points Test Advice o IELTS – Guidance o After Visa Services §

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