What visas can I apply for while onshore in Australia?
If you are in Australia now and want to extend your stay or change your visa status, you may look up a few options. There are quite a few visas available to those who are already onshore in Australia. In this blog, we will explore the different visas available onshore in Australia.
Visa Options for Onshore Applicants
These are among the most common visa options available to individuals already in Australia:
Student Visa (subclass 500):
If you are in Australia on a student visa and need to extend your visa, you could apply for a new student visa.
Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485):
Temporary Graduate Visa: If you’ve successfully completed your studies in Australia, you might be eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa to live and work in Australia for a stated period.
Skilled Graduate Visa (subclass 476):
Temporary skills shortage(Medium TSS to ENS): If you have earned an engineering degree in Australia, you may qualify for a Skilled Graduate Visa, allowing you to reside and work in Australia temporarily.
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482):
If you are presently on a TSS visa and working in Australia and want to extend your stay further, you could apply for a new TSS visa.
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186):
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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (subclass 187):
If you are presently on a TSS visa or another temporary visa and working in Australia, you could be qualified for an RSMS visa to reside and work in Australia permanently.
Partner visa (subclass 820/801):
If you are in a relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible for a Partner visa to stay in Australia temporarily or permanently.
Parent visa (subclass 143/173):
If you are the parent of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible for a Parent visa to live in Australia temporarily or permanently.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for any of these visas, one must meet a set of eligibility requirements; these may include:
Age: for certain visa applications, you have not attained the age of 45 years.
Language proficiency:
must demonstrate Proficiency in the English language by taking an approved language test.
Qualifications:
one must have the requisite qualifications of your occupation.
Work experience:
you should have requisite work experience in your occupation.
Health and character requirement:
you are required to comply with your visa’s health and character requirements.
Application Process
To apply for each of these visas, you must follow the application process, which may include:
Filling up an application:
You can either fill up the application form online or by hard form.
Documentation:
After that you need to provide relevant documents in support of your application, such as a passport, qualifications, and work experience.
Pay the application fee:
pay the application fee as applicable to your visa type.
Attending an interview:
In some cases, you may be asked to appear for an interview.
Conclusion
There is availability for every possible visa option for staying longer or changing the visa status for people currently in Australia. Know the eligibility requirements and application process to increase the chances of your application being successful.
