For many of us, getting a chance to work in Australia is a lifetime opportunity. Continuously flourishing economy has evolved a great demand of skilled workers in this country and to satisfy the requirements of labors the idea of Australian Work Visas is introduced by the Australian government. Every year thousands of work visa applications are submitted with the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). High salary and more work opportunities are the main reasons why people opt for working in Australia over any other nation. These days a high urge of skilled workers are felt, especially in Western Australia. Most of the applications are for 457 temporary work visas. As per the recent study that was done by some local magazine, more than 60% of visa applications that are filed with DIAC are for western territory which is currently facing a shortage of skilled labors. Mainly, Mining engineers, drillers, geologists and metal filters are on high eminent demand hither. 457 Work Visa The 457 visa is a Temporary Business visa (Long Stay) which facilitates Australian or overseas employers to bring down the overseas workers to work in Australia. With this 457 visa, one can stay in the country for up to four years. He can travel as many times he wants to move in and out of Australia, if he is holding a legal 457 visa. Requirements - Applicant should be skilled enough to apply for the job. - Should know basic English language skills. - Should meet minimum levels of character and health requirements. - Applicant must be sponsored by the employer, who is further approved by the Australian government as a legal employer. - Must be between the age of 18 to 30 years. - Applicant should hold a passport of any of the allegeable country that is enlisted under the Australian Working Holiday program. - Must have sufficient funds to support himself during his initial stay in Australia. How to apply Applying for 457 Visa involves three stages: Stage 1: In this initial stage Employers must obtain approval from the concerned government department to be a sponsor and recruit overseas workers. Stage 2: After getting the permission, employers will nominate the position that is to be filled by the overseas workers. Stage 3: Allegeable workers must apply for a 457 visa to immigrate to Australia. Basic requirements that are mentioned above are to be fulfilled. Melvin Dawis is a travel consultant and advisor for travel visa and services from UK. He is writing on Australian Business Visa.
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