Your Option to Stay and Work Longer with 408 Visa in Australia

You might be familiar with the Australia 408 Visa. This visa allows a temporary stay in Australia for the duration of the approved activity or purpose, with varying validity periods depending on the streams provided by the Government.

This article summarises you on what’s new for 408 temporary visa holders. To know more the details, check this article below:

What is 408 Visa Australia?

This visa is known as Temporary Activity Visa. Visa 408 Australia also allows you to stay and work legally in Australia for a specific short-term work agreement.

Visa 408 Australia has many streams that could be your options to apply, which are listed

1. Australian Government Endorsed Events
2. Special Program
3. Religious Work
4. Research activities
5. Invited for other social and cultural activity (Invited Participant)
6. Sporting Activities
7. Entertainment Activities
8. Superyacht Crew
9. Exchange Arrangements
10. Domestic work for executives

Learn more: Temporary activity visa (subclass 408)

Recently, a lot of inquiries about the Permanent Residency Pathway arise within the 408 visa Australia holders. There are many reasons for them to seek a permanent residency pathway, including the comfort work environment, their employer willing to sponsor them for a further work contract, finding their other half in Australia, etc.

ONE derland Consulting have summarised the possible pathway below according to your circumstances.

Possible Permanent Residency Pathway for 408 Visa Holders

Let’s break this section down to possibilities surrounding yourself.

1. Scenario 1 – You hold a 408 Visa Australia and meet your other half in Australia

If this scenario applies to you, then you may consider applying for a Partner Visa application to extend your stay. However, you must make sure that you, your partner and your relationship have met the following criteria:

• Your partner is an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• You are married to your partner or you have lived together with your partner for at least 12 months
• You have all documents to support your relationship
• Your relationship is genuine and continuing

2. Scenario 2 – You find working in Australia is very comfortable and you wish to work longer, but you don’t have a sponsorship offer

If this scenario applies to you, then you may consider applying for a point tested based working visa. Some visa subclasses that you may consider are subclass 189 Visa, subclass 190 Visa or subclass 491 Visa. Besides, you must also meet the basic eligibility for these visas, including:

• You must be under 45 years old
• You must have educational qualifications of minimum Diploma degree
• You must have relevant work experience with your qualification for at least 3 years
• You must have a valid English language proficiency certificate
• You must have a valid and positive skills assessment

3. Scenario 3 – Your current employer is willing to sponsor you for a further work contract, even for a permanent position

This scenario might be the best situation for you. As a holder of Australia 408 visa, you must have an employer and if your current employer is willing to sponsor you for a further work contract, then you may consider a subclass 482 visa or subclass 494 visa if you work in a regional area. You must also met below basic eligibility criteria:

• Your sponsor must be approved by the Australian government
• Your nominated occupation must be relevant or closely related to your qualification
• You must have a valid English language proficiency certificate
• You must have a valid and positive skills assessment

For further information, you may check this article: Guidelines from 482 Visa to PR in 2022: How Much Does It Costs and What Are the Pathways?

Another important note, you must make sure that your 408 Visa is still valid before you apply for one of these visa subclasses.

So, what should I do?

There are a lot of options and requirements to be met. Don’t play with your options as it might be your only chance to be an Australian permanent resident.

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