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A temporary work visa specifically for recent engineering graduates from recognised institutions worldwide, allowing them to gain skilled work experience in Australia.
Recent engineering graduates from specified institutions seeking Australian work experience.
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The Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) is a temporary work visa for recent engineering graduates from recognised institutions worldwide, allowing them to gain skilled work experience in Australia, with requirements including a recognised engineering degree, being under 31, and competent English. Eligible applicants can expect a processing time of 2-5 months and an estimated cost from AUD 425.
It was a temporary visa valid for up to 18 months from grant; it never granted permanent residence on its own.
No. The subclass 476 was capped in December 2023 and closed to new applications from 1 July 2024, so new applications are no longer accepted.
Your 476 stays valid under its conditions until it expires; to remain in Australia after that you must be granted another visa beforehand.
It was for recent engineering graduates from specified recognised institutions, generally under 31, to live and work in Australia for up to 18 months.
The Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) requires a recognised engineering degree, competent English, and health and character checks, with a processing time of 2-5 months and a cost from ~AUD 425. To be eligible, applicants must be under 31 years of age and meet specific requirements.
Recent graduates usually look at the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) or employer-sponsored and points-tested skilled visas instead.
Yes. Members of the family unit could be included in the application or join later, and they shared the holder's work and study rights.
