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Recognised Graduate

476 - Recognised Graduate

This is a temporary visa for graduates of recognised overseas universities with skills in demand in Australia.

Holders of this visa will have unrestricted work and study rights and can apply for a permanent skilled visa or employer sponsored visa at any time.


There is no points test for this visa.

Main Criteria

This visa will initially be restricted to graduates with a bachelor degree or higher qualification in engineering from a recognised university .

  • You must not have held a 476 (Recognised Graduate) or a 485 (Skilled Graduate) visa before;
  • You must be aged 30 years or under at the time you apply;
  • You must have completed a degree course or higher in engineering in the past 24 months;
  • You must have Competent English;
  • You will be required to meet health, public interest, character and special return criteria.

To confirm your eligibility please use Austart Skilled Student Assessment - the quick and easy way to find your most suitable visa.