Visitor visa
Tourists, family visitors, and short-stay business travellers
Key focus areas
- Genuine visitor intent (600.211)
- Financial capacity
- Ties to home country
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Student visa
International students enrolled in CRICOS-registered courses
Key focus areas
- Genuine student intent
- English proficiency
- Financial capacity
Temporary Graduate
Recent graduates of Australian institutions
Key focus areas
- 6-month lodgement window
- Qualification eligibility
- English requirements
Employer Sponsored (482 / SID)
Skilled workers nominated by an approved standard business sponsor
Key focus areas
- Nomination + TSMIT
- Occupation list eligibility
- Sponsor approval
Working Holiday (417)
Youth travellers on working holidays; second/third grant via specified work
Key focus areas
- Specified work days (88/179)
- Regional area evidence
- Financial threshold
Partner visa (820 / 309)
Partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents (onshore and offshore)
Key focus areas
- 4-pillar relationship evidence
- Sponsor eligibility
- Processing backlog