Skilled-Recognized Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

The Temporary Skilled-Recognized visa is for engineering graduates who have recently completed a degree or higher qualification from a
specified institution.
This visa allows you to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily for a duration of up to 18 months.
The visa offers opportunities for recent international engineering graduates to gain experience in the Australian workforce.

Eligibility for Skilled-Recognized visa subclass 476:

  • Must not have previously held a subclass 476 or 485 visa
  • Must have a qualification in one of the following specific engineering disciplines:
  1. Civil engineering
  2. Structural engineering
  3. Chemical engineering
  4. Environmental engineering
  5. Electrical and electronics engineering
  6. Mechanical, production, and plant engineering
  7. Mining and material engineering

Must have obtained the engineering qualification from a specified educational institution:
Any institution that offers an engineering qualification accredited under the Washington Accord is considered a specified institution.
The Department will also accept engineering degrees specified in this document.
Subclass visa 476 enables you to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily; you can also bring your immediate family members.