This visa is for individuals seeking workplace-based occupational training activities in Australia to enhance their skills for their job, area of study, field of expertise or professional development training program.
It’s a temporary visa, typically allowing a stay of up to 2 years. You can leave and re-enter Australia while the visa is valid. Extensions are not possible, but you can apply for another visa to continue your stay.
This visa is for individuals seeking workplace-based occupational training activities in Australia to enhance their skills for their job, area of study, field of expertise or professional development training program.
It’s a temporary visa, typically allowing a stay of up to 2 years. You can leave and re-enter Australia while the visa is valid. Extensions are not possible, but you can apply for another visa to continue your stay.
The training visa 407 is designed for those wishing to enhance their occupational skills by taking part in work-based training in Australia. This visa allows individuals to participate in structured training that aligns with their current profession. As professional development varies in every field, a training visa in Australia is highly versatile, allowing numerous individuals to benefit. Whether you work in healthcare, hospitality, education, or engineering, it may be possible to take part in Australian-based vocational training to take your skills to the next level.
However, the training courses available in Australia are limited, so obtaining the training visa 407 can come with certain complications. Additionally, for those already qualified and experienced in a profession, it may be worth looking into a Skilled Worker Visa. If you want expert advice on what visa is best suited to you, The Immigration Lawyer is here to help.
For an applicant to be eligible for a training visa 407, they must have an approved sponsor to show that they will be receiving training whilst in Australia. Additionally, they must satisfy other specific criteria to be successful. This may include a background check, proof of funds, health insurance, meeting health requirements, an English proficiency test, a skills assessment, and anything else asked for during the application process. When applying for a training visa in Australia, it is essential to ensure all information and documentation provided is completely accurate, and that nothing is missed. To ensure a seamless process, it is advised to seek the aid of a professional visa lawyer.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
You can add family members to your application when you apply for this visa. Those applying with you must also meet certain health and character requirements.
If you’re applying for this visa from outside Australia, family members who are not coming to Australia may also need to meet these health requirements.
For newborn children, learn what to do if they are born after you apply or while you hold the visa.
Once the visa is granted, your family members may be eligible to join you in Australia later as subsequent entrants. They can use the Temporary Work and Activity Visa (Subsequent Entrant) (403, 407, 408) form in ImmiAccount.
Family members applying subsequently should:
If you decide to train with another organisation while in Australia:
If your sponsor ends your training, inform the authorities and consider seeking sponsorship from another organisation.
There are several steps to applying for a training visa in Australia. Firstly, the applicant must be accepted onto a training course that aligns with their specific profession. Then, they must gather all the necessary proof and documents required for the application process. Gathering this information can take time as it may require English language tests, criminal background checks, skills assessments, and more. Once everything is gathered, the training visa application needs to be submitted online via a portal on the Department of Home Affairs website. The processing time for a training visa 407 can vary between a few weeks and several months, so ensuring all the information provided in the application is accurate and complete is crucial.
You can be either in or outside of Australia when you apply for the visa and when the application is processed.
If you lodge your application in Australia, you will be granted a Bridging Visa which will allow you to stay in Australia until the visa is processed. You must remain within Australia for the visa to be granted.
If you lodge the visa application outside of Australia, you must remain outside of Australia for the visa to be granted.
Our experienced immigration lawyers have handled many successful Training Visa applications. We will ensure your application is given the best prospects of success.
For those considering our services, we provide an initial meeting. In this session, we will simplify the legal aspects of the visa, explain the process ahead, and address any questions you may have.
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