From July 1, Indian nationals aged between 18 and 30 with university qualifications in one of seven in-demand sectors will be eligible for temporary Australian visa lasting up to two years.
The visa is part of new program is called MATES (an acronym for Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme). The program is an arrangement between the Australian and Indian Governments.
Exactly who is eligible for the new MATES visa?
MATES will be open to Indian nationals who:
- Are aged 30 or younger (inclusive) at the time of application
- Have not previously participated in MATES
- Have proficient English language skills (overall IELTS or equivalent score of at least 6, with a minimum score of 5 for each of the four parts)
- Have graduated within 2 years from an eligible educational institution at the time of application
- Hold a qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in one of the following fields:
- Renewable energy
- Mining
- Engineering
- Information Communications Technology (ICT)
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Financial technology (FinTech)
- Agricultural technology (AgriTech).
How to apply
The number of visas will initially be capped at 3,000 places each year.
Eligible Indian nationals will be selected via a ballot process commencing in the coming months. If a place is won in the ballot, they can then make a formal application. The cost of the visa application is AU$365.
Participants will be able to apply to bring spouses and dependent children. Dependants will have work rights in Australia
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