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thats the reality
I am a first class welder. I can apply 6 different welding methods. I don’t need sponsorship. I just need a job, a company that will accept me. When I get a visa, they will send me a document stating that they have accepted me for the job and they will not lose a dollar. I will pay for my travel. Even under these conditions, I have not received a positive response from a single company. I think almost 99 out of 100 of those who go to Australia go with the help of relatives or through marriage. I have no hope for this country and its companies. Good night!
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Hi Erhan, thanks for sharing your experience. It’s completely understandable to feel discouraged after putting in so much effort without results. 🤷🏻♂️
Just to clarify one key point: even if you cover all your own costs, most Australian employers can’t simply “accept” overseas workers without going through formal sponsorship processes or ensuring you hold a visa that allows work.
Australia has strict immigration rules, and for most trades jobs like welding, employers usually need to sponsor you unless you already hold a suitable visa.
That said, your skills as a first-class welder are in demand here. The occupation “Welder (First Class)” falls under ANZSCO 322313, which is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This gives you access to both employer-sponsored and independent skilled migration options.
If you’re interested in migrating without an employer sponsor, you can explore:
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Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) visa
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Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) visa, which requires nomination from an Australian state or territory
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Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional) visa, which involves nomination from a state or family sponsor in a regional area
These visas require you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, which is an online system managed by the Department of Home Affairs. Here’s how the process generally works:
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Check your points score – You’ll need at least 65 points, but higher scores give you better chances of receiving an invitation.
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Get a positive skills assessment – For welders, this is usually done through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA): https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
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Lodge your EOI – You register your interest in being invited to apply for a visa. This is not a visa application yet.
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Wait for an invitation – If your EOI ranks highly enough, you may receive an invitation to apply for one of the visas mentioned above.
If you prefer employer sponsorship, you can look for work through:
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https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites and all jobs listed offer visa sponsorship. For your trade, check: https://482jobs.com/job-category/trades-services/
You can also upload your resume to https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/ to be visible to Australian employers who are actively recruiting.
I hope this gives you some renewed direction. If you need help calculating your points or understanding the EOI process further, feel free to ask.
Warm regards, Mark
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Brother Mark
you help ppl and automaticaly it makes u good human , but bro there is also reality .
I have contacted more than 300 companies .
more than 30 hr officier said me that there are so many people who search job in local regions and they dont need smby from overseas countries .
I even learnt all small towns from east to west or from north to south to be ready for real life there .
As result I have no chance.
thansk again
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Hi Erhan, I really appreciate your honest reply mate
You’ve clearly gone above and beyond what most candidates would do. Reaching out to over 300 companies, studying towns across the entire country, and fully preparing yourself for life in Australia is no small feat. It says a lot about your determination.
I also want to offer some perspective based on what we see every day. We run 482jobs.com ourselves, and every single month we see thousands of new job advertisements being posted.
Many of these come from employers who are actively seeking overseas talent and are prepared to go through the visa sponsorship process. Employers do not advertise roles lightly, and the fact that so many jobs are being listed with sponsorship confirms that real opportunities do exist.
To give you some solid reassurance, the latest data from the Department of Home Affairs shows that 48,350 Subclass 482 visas were granted to primary applicants between July 2024 and March 2025.
That is a 33 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Tradespeople like welders are a key part of that growth. In fact, the Technicians and Trades Workers group accounted for over 16,900 visa grants this year, which is up more than 50 percent from the previous year.
I completely understand how frustrating this process can feel, but both the statistics and our daily experience confirm that the pathway is very much open. It often comes down to timing, presenting your resume the right way, focusing on employers who regularly sponsor, and sometimes just a bit of persistence.
Here is a link to the official visa report here, which includes the most recent grant numbers. I hope it gives you some encouragement to keep pushing forward.
You are not alone in this journey, and I am always here to point you in the right direction where I can.
Warm regards, Mark
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