Up to 4 years. Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
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Core Skills Stream
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.
At a Glance
From AUD 3,210.00
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You need to
- be nominated to work in an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- be paid the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) for the occupation and no less than the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT)
- have at least 1 year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
- have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
- work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
- meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.
With this visa, you may
- work in Australia for up to 4 years or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
- if eligible, lodge an application for permanent residence