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Expression of interest.
Greetings,
My name is James, a Generator Service engineer with 14 years of work experience, based in Oman oil fields.
I am looking forward to have a job in Australia that can offer visa sponsorship for me to settle down with my family .
Thanks.
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3 Replies
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Welcome, James, nice to meet you and welcome ☺️
Firstly, if we can lock down your occupation, this will help me better recommend some potential Australua visa options for you.
Based on your background as a Generator Service Engineer, I think the most relevant ANZSCO code for your occupation would likely be either:
ANZSCO 341111 – Electrician (General)
It covers installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including generators.
Or alternatively, if your role is more specialised in power generation, another possible ANZSCO code is:
ANZSCO 312312 – Electrical Engineering Technician
This role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical machinery, including generators.
Am I close, and does one of these roles resonate more than the other? If you can confirm please? We can then dig into your broader options
All the best
Mark
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Many thanks Mark for your response.
Electrical engineering technician matches well with my profile.
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Hi James,
This is good news as your occupation, Electrical Engineering Technician, is on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
This makes you eligible for several visa pathways, depending on your skills, experience, and whether you have an employer sponsor or state/territory nomination.
Here’s a high-level breakdown of your options:
1. Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – A points-tested visa that does not require employer or state sponsorship. Offers full work rights and a direct pathway to permanent residency but is highly competitive.
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) – Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory, which grants an additional 5 points. Faster processing than the 189 visa.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Requires sponsorship from an employer for a permanent role. Suitable if you have a job offer from an Australian company.
2. Regional Pathways (PR and Provisional Visas)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) – Requires nomination by a state/territory or a family sponsor in a designated regional area. Provides a pathway to PR after three years.
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer-sponsored visa for regional areas, leading to PR after three years.
- Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187) – A direct PR visa for regional employer-sponsored applicants (limited to transitional cases).
3. Temporary and Graduate Visas
- Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream – Available if you recently completed an Australian qualification. Provides work rights for 18 months (or longer in some cases).
- Training visa (subclass 407) – Allows you to undertake workplace-based training in Australia to enhance your skills.
4. Employer-Sponsored Temporary Work
- Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium-Term Stream – Requires employer sponsorship and allows up to four years of work, with a pathway to PR.
Key Considerations
- If you don’t have an employer sponsor, the 189 or 190 visas may be the best option, but you must meet the points threshold.
- If you are open to regional areas, the 491 visa increases your chances of getting an invitation and offers a PR pathway.
- If you have a job offer, employer-sponsored visas like the 186 or 482 visa provide a direct route to working in Australia.
Do you have a preference for the approach you’d prefer to take or any additional questions about any of the different visa options?
Lots of information I know so no rush but let me know if you require further help,
All the best
Mark
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