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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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