Training Visa (subclass 407 )
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The 407 Visa is a short stay visa that allows you to take part in workplace-based occupational training activities or professional development programs to improve your skills for your job, area of tertiary study and field of expertise in Australia. There are three steps in the application process.
Sponsorship
- Organization must be working law fully in Australia
- Have received no adverse information by the Departments
- Have received no adverse information by the Departments
- directly provide the occupational training, unless an exemption exists
Nomination
Your Employer nominate you to participate in occupational program unless your sponsor is an Australian Common wealth Government agency. Nomination requirements differ depending on the purpose or type of training.
The nomination application must determine the:
- nomination eligibility type i.e. occupational trainee or professional development
- details of the proposed training programme and position to be filled
- skills, qualifications, and experience that is necessary for the position
- the person nominated to take part in training.
You can be nominated for the 407 Visa under three types of occupational training:
1. Occupational training required for registration
This refers to workplace-based training that is required to get occupational registration, membership or licensing that is mandatory to work in your occupation in Australia or your home country.
2. Occupational training to enhance skills in an eligible occupation
This stream is for applicants with recent qualifications and/or experience to undertake a structured workplace-based training program in an occupation that is specified on the relevant Skilled Occupations List.
3. Occupational training that promotes capacity building overseas
This stream of occupational training is for applicants who wish to participate in a professional development training programme with face-to-face teaching in Australia; students who need to complete an internship to get their qualification and government-supported workplace trainees.
Visa Application
The visa applicant must demonstrate that they satisfy certain criteria, including:
- Applicants possess the necessary skills and experience to do this job
- Applicants able to prove functional English
- Applicants meet compulsory health and character requirements
- Applicants have turned 18 years of age
- Holding the health insurance
- Able to prove sufficient funds to support themselves in Australia
- Genuine Intention to stay in Australia Temporarily
