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  which visa type should I go for ?

  Posted by Cihangir on February 7, 2025 at 11:42 am

  Hi, everyone. I have my international diploma for kitchen/hospitality management and experiences as well.

  I got my IELTS and live in Newcastle, NSW. I don’t know which visa type ı should go for.

  There are some changes nowadays, could you guys please give any advice?

  Much appreciate and thank you in advance.

  Mark replied 1 month ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Mark

  Administrator

  February 7, 2025 at 12:27 pm

  Hi Cihangir and welcome to our community!

  It’s a good question, and since you have an international diploma in kitchen/hospitality management and experience in the field, you have a few potential visa pathways to explore.

  Potential Visa Options

  • Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, 491)

    • You might qualify for a skilled visa if your occupation is on one of the Skilled Occupation Lists
    • Chef (ANZSCO 351311) is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), meaning you could be eligible for Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa) or Subclass 190 (State-Sponsored Visa).
    • Cook (ANZSCO 351411) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), meaning you may be eligible for Subclass 190 or Subclass 491 (Regional Sponsored Visa).
    • Check the latest NSW state nomination list to see if your occupation is in demand.

  • Employer-Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482, 186, 494)

    • If you can secure a job with an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you, you may qualify for the Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa).
    • A Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) could be an option for permanent residency after gaining experience under a 482 visa.
    • Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa) is an option if your job is in a designated regional area like Newcastle.

  • Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

    • If you studied in Australia for at least 2 years, you may qualify for a 485 visa to gain work experience.

  • Training Visa (Subclass 407)

    • If you don’t yet meet the work experience requirements, a Subclass 407 Training Visa could allow you to gain experience while working legally in Australia.

  Next Steps

  1. Skills Assessment: If you’re considering skilled migration, you may need to get your skills assessed by TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) – https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au.
  2. Job Search: If looking for employer sponsorship, check out https://482jobs.com (confirmed visa-sponsored jobs), as well as Seek and Indeed.
  3. State Nomination: If considering Subclass 190 or 491, check NSW’s state nomination criteria at https://www.nsw.gov.au/.
  4. Consult a Migration Agent: Given the recent changes, an immigration lawyer or agent can help tailor the best strategy for you.

  I hope this helps! If you have more details about your experience, feel free to share, and I’ll refine my advice further.

  Regards,
  Mark

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