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How to get a Visa sponsorship
Good day everyone, I have completed my Skills Assessment and my IELTS test with band 6 overall. I am a qualified fitter and turner with 12years experience and I am 35years old willing to relocate if I can qualify for a Visa Sponsorship. Is it possible to get a Visa with my qualifications.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated thank you.
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Hi Clever,
Thanks for your post and welcome to our community!
Yes, based on your background as a qualified Fitter and Turner, you’re potentially eligible for an employer-sponsored visa.
Your occupation, Fitter (General), falls under ANZSCO 323211, which is currently listed on both the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List) and the ROL (Regional Occupation List). This means it is eligible for several skilled visa options, including:
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Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) – This requires employer sponsorship. With a 6.0 IELTS overall score, you meet the minimum English language requirement.
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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) – For positions in regional Australia.
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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – A permanent visa option, though this usually requires at least three years of relevant experience and employer nomination.
To secure sponsorship, your next step is to find an Australian employer willing to sponsor you.
Here are the best places to start your job search:
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https://482jobs.com – This is one of our websites, and all jobs listed here offer visa sponsorship. The job category for your trade is here:
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https://seek.com.au – One of Australia’s largest job boards. You will need to add search terms like “sponsorship” to filter relevant jobs.
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https://indeed.com.au – Another major job site. Again, include terms like “482 visa” or “sponsorship” when searching.
Also, make sure your resume is formatted for Australian employers. Here’s a helpful guide:
https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/You can also upload your resume here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/
Recruiters browse this database for sponsorship-ready candidates every month.I hope this gives you a good start. Please let me know if you’d like further assistance with understanding visa pathways.
Regards,
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Hie Mark ,thank you for your time and support for responding to my question,so based on my qualifications can I just apply for subclass 186 on my own .I have my Skills Assessment and awarded Certificate 111in Engineering-Mechanical Trade (fitting including Machining)and my IELTS test and band 6 overall the minimum score is band 5.I am 35years old with 12years experience working as a fitter and Turner. So my question is can I just apply for a subclass 186 on my own since the Skills Assessment expires mine was issued last year September .If can you can assist me me I will really appreciate. Please help me on the way forward.
Regards
Clever Hwaungana
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Hi Clever,
Thanks for the follow-up, and you’re very welcome!
To clarify, you cannot apply for a subclass 186 visa on your own without an Australian employer nominating you. The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) is an employer-sponsored visa and has two main streams:
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Direct Entry stream – for applicants who have a positive skills assessment and at least 3 years of relevant work experience
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Temporary Residence Transition stream – for those who have worked with their sponsoring employer on a 482 visa for at least 2 years
Based on your details:
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You have a valid skills assessment (issued less than 3 years ago, so it’s still current)
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You meet the IELTS requirement (minimum band 5 in each, overall 6)
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You have over 12 years of experience
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You are 35 years old, which is within the age limit (under 45)
So yes, you’re eligible in principle for the subclass 186, but you must first find an employer willing to sponsor you.
In addition to the 186, you may also be eligible for independent skilled migration through these visas:
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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – does not require employer or state sponsorship
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Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – requires nomination by a state or territory government
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – requires either state nomination or family sponsorship in regional Australia
Your occupation, Fitter (General) – ANZSCO 323211, is on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List), making you eligible for all of these options.
These visas are points-tested. To apply, you need to:
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
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Meet the minimum score of 65 points (although higher scores are more competitive)
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Hold a valid skills assessment and meet English and age requirements
If you’d like help estimating your points, the tool available here is useful. Select ‘189 visa’ from the options on the landing page, then follow the prompts and questions.
You’re definitely on the right track. Continue to push forward and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions
Kind regards,
Markimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Immigration and citizenship Website
Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship.
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Thank you so much I have understand, once again again thanks for your time.
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You are most welcome, Clever – we’ll be here so please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions as you continue your journey,
All the best
Mark
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