Skilled – Recognised Graduate Visa Subclass 476

What Is The Subclass 476 Application Process?

All applicants are required to satisfy the following requirements:

• At the time of application, the primary applicant must not previously hold a 476 or 485 visa;

• Study requirement:

  • The primary applicant must have completed a course, in the period of 24 months ending immediately before the day on which the application is made, at a specified institution for a specified award of a degree or higher qualification in a discipline of engineering

  • Please note: the critical date for determining the 24 months is the date on which the results of the applicant’s final exams or notice of completion of the course were available or published.

• English requirement:

  • Unless the applicant is a passport holder of the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the United States of America, or the Republic of Ireland, the visa applicant must provide evidence of competent English. The application must be accompanied by evidence the visa applicant has already achieved the required English results.

• Must not have an outstanding debt to the Australian government.

• All public interest criteria are met, particularly the health and character requirement

  • Health requirements:

    • All persons included in the application will be required to undertake a medical examination prior to their visa being issued.

      • When applying, all persons included in the application must:

        • declare whether they have a medical condition that is likely to require ongoing support from community or government service

        • declare whether they have been diagnosed with Tuberculosis or any other serious diseases that might be a threat to the Australian Community

  • Character requirements:

    • All persons included in the application will be required to obtain a police clearance certificate for all countries they have lived in for greater than twelve months in the last ten years.

    • When applying, all persons included in the application must provide all requested information, declare all criminal offences, and truthfully answer all questions

Frequently Asked Questions About the Skilled – Recognised Graduate visa subclass 476

+ Can I renew my Subclass 476 Visa?

You cannot extend the Skilled – Recognised Graduate visa subclass 476. To remain in Australia beyond the subclass 476 visa you will need to apply for another visa.

+ Can I include my family members in Australia?

You can include members of your family unit in your application when you apply for the Recognised Graduate visa subclass 476. Your family members must also meet the health and character requirements.

+ What is the subclass 476 application cost?

The main visa application charge is AUD410.

You will also need to pay the application charge for each family member you include in your application.

You can visit the Visa Pricing Estimator to calculate the cost of your subclass 476 visa.