Does studying in Australia count as employer immigration?

Not exactly. I. Three forms of Australian employer-sponsored immigration

In Australia, there are three forms of employer-sponsored immigration. One is 457, and you need to work in Australia for two years to apply for an employer-sponsored permanent residence visa. The other two categories are 186 and 187, which can realize one-step immigration to Australia.

Australia 457 Temporary Business Visa is applicable to skilled workers who want to work in Australia. The visa is valid for a maximum of four years. Applicants need to be nominated by the employer and guaranteed by the company. Type 457 visa is the most commonly used temporary visa scheme for Australian employers to ensure that overseas workers work in Australia. 457 Visa holders can apply for permanent residence visas sponsored by employers after working for two years (categories 186 and 187).

Australia 186 Employer Nomination Scheme is mainly aimed at skilled immigrants who want to work in Australia. Applying for this visa is divided into two steps. First, it must be nominated by an Australian employer. Then apply according to the nominated category. This is part of Australia's permanent employer visa program. This visa is a permanent residence visa. Applicants can apply inside and outside Australia. Applicants can also apply for visas for family members if they meet the requirements.

There are three types of Australia 186 visas, namely:

1. Temporary residence transition stream: It is applicable to applicants with 457 visas who have been nominating and working for their current employers for more than 2 years, and the employers intend to provide a permanent position.

2. Direct entry category: applicable to such visa applicants recommended by employers; Applicable to applicants who have never or briefly worked in Australia; Applicable to the temporary population who do not have the qualification of temporary residence to permanent residence.

3. Agreement flow: It is applicable to the applicant who has obtained the guarantee from the employer through the labor agreement.

Australia's 187 visa is similar to Australia's 186 visa in many places. Compared with visa 186, Australia 187 employer-sponsored immigration scheme for remote areas is suitable for skilled immigrants who are willing to work in remote areas of Australia. Applicants can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia except the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and Wollongong.

Second, the Australian employer sponsored immigration application conditions:

Australia 457 visa application conditions

1, get the job nomination of the occupation specified in SOL;

2. Meet the technical requirements of the nominated occupation;

3. Hold relevant registration license and qualification certificate;

4. The average IELTS score is not less than 5 points, and the single item is not less than 4.5 points;

4. The average IELTS score is not less than

5. Nominees who are skilled workers must pass the occupational assessment;

Australia 186/ 187 Visa Application Qualification

1, nominated by Australian employers (remote areas);

2. Under 50 years old;

3. Have professional skills and qualifications;

4. Have English language ability;

5. Meet the requirements of health and personality;

6. Meet other requirements of visa application.

Additional requirements for temporary residence to permanent residence category

1, no occupational assessment;

2. IELTS is not less than 45;

3. Hold a 457 visa and work for two years.

Additional requirements for direct application for permanent residence category

1, required to pass the occupational assessment (category 187 does not require occupational assessment);

2. Have at least three years relevant working experience;

3, IELTS is not less than 4 6.

Additional requirements for categories of labor contracts

4. Meet the age, occupation and English requirements stipulated in the agreement.

Third, the advantages of Australian employers sponsoring immigrants:

Advantages of Australian 457 visa program

Compared with other immigrant visas, the application threshold of the 457 category is very low, with no grading requirements, no interview requirements, no requirements for hiring Australian employees, no requirements for daily management of the company, no need to provide audit reports, no need for state government nomination, and the approval time is very fast. The main advantages include:

1, you can get a work visa for up to four years at a time;

2. You can take your family to work or study in Australia;

3. Free travel to and from Australia;

4. You can apply for a permanent immigrant visa after two years;

5. We will contact the Australian employer to guarantee the quota for you;

6. You can enjoy the same social welfare as Australian local residents;

7. The application materials are extremely simple and there is no need for an interview.

Advantages of Australia 186/ 187 Visa Program

1, you can live in Australia indefinitely;

2. Being able to work and study in Australia;

3. Can participate in medical insurance;

4. You can directly obtain Australian permanent resident status (PR);

5. If you meet the requirements, you can apply for Australian citizenship;

6. Eligible relatives can be guaranteed to become permanent residents;

7. Free travel to and from Australia;

8. You can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia except the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and Wollongong (187 visa only).

Four. Australian employer sponsored immigration application process:

Australia 457 visa application process

Free evaluation → signing a contract → preparing application documents → We will find an employer for you in Australia and get a guarantee → We will submit a nomination for you → The Immigration Bureau will send an approval letter → Submit a visa application to the Australian Immigration Bureau → Have a physical examination → Get a visa letter.

Note: The overall cycle is 3-6 months, and the approval can be made in 3 months at the earliest.