Benefits of Training Visa (Subclass 407)

Training visa, you will be able to do the following:

• Apply for a visa from within the country or offshore.
• Reside in the country for up to 2 years.
• Travel in and out of Australia multiple times without any restrictions.
• Complete your specified training program in 2 years. You will be able to obtain training for:
• registration or licensing
• Enhancing skills or competencies
• Professional development
• Obtain a degree or a qualification
• Complete a practical training or research and gain some hands-on practical experience
• Bring in your eligible family members to live with you in the country.

Training Visa (Subclass 407) Requirements

The 407 training visa has the following requirements to be eligible as an applicant:

• You should be at least 18 years old.
• Should be nominated by an Australian organization.
• Have a sponsorship from an approved entity for your professional development or occupational training.
• You must have an invitation to apply for the visa if you are sponsored by a Commonwealth agency.
• As an applicant, you will be required to undergo occupational training directly from your sponsor.
• You should participate in only those occupational training programs that satisfy the criteria for nomination eligibility.
• The applicant should be proficient in the English language to undergo training.
• You should be able to establish that you have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily.
• Ensure that you have adequate financial support and arrangements to look after your living expenses for the duration of your stay in the country.
• Make sure that you meet all the specific requirements of your training program.
• You can include your family members in your application if they are your spouse, de facto partner, or your dependent children.
• If you are a sponsor for a 407 visa, then you must:
• Be a legally operating organization in Australia.
• Providing occupational training directly.
• Should be capable of fulfilling all the sponsorship obligations.
• To nominate someone for a training visa 407:
• You should be a sponsor for an approved temporary activity.
• An application has to be submitted by you to become an approved temporary activity sponsor.
• Your nomination will not be considered unless the sponsorship has been approved.
   

Training Visa (Subclass 407) Processing Time

The processing times for this visa can vary depending on the visa backlogs in the department. Typically, the application processing takes around 4-6 months.
 

Training Visa (Subclass 407) Application Process

You will need to follow the following steps to apply for a 407 training visa:

Step 1 - Before the visa application

Before you decide to apply for a 407 visa, you will have to ensure that your sponsoring organization is an approved sponsor.
Recheck if your sponsoring organization has applied for nomination.

Step 2 - Gathering the documentation

It is important that you provide accurate information about yourself, supported by all the necessary evidence and proof.

These documents will include:

• Identity proofs- these documents will include your passport, birth certificate, a national identity card, a proof of change of name in case applicable etc.
• Proof of your sponsor, nomination or a government invitation.
• Financial support documents you will need to establish financial capacity to support yourself and your family while you are in the country. These documents will include bank statements, a letter from the Financial Institutions, an employment contract, and documents that show allowances and stipends from the sponsor while you are in the country.
• Health Insurance- you will need to provide proof of having adequate health insurance for yourself and your family members for the duration of your stay in the country.
• Evidence of English language proficiency- you will need to establish that you are proficient in the functional English language skills to undertake the training program.
• Workplace-based activity documents- You will require these if the Australian Commonwealth government agency sponsors you. You will need to produce a copy of the invitation to participate in the training.
• Professional development documents:  If the Australian government agency does not sponsor you, then you will need to provide a copy of the approval of your nomination letter. In some cases, you may also need a statement from the sponsor to establish that you have the relevant professional skills to participate in the training program.
• Occupational training for registration- this will require you to regulatory body for the particular occupation in Australia or in your home country. The letter should mention the fact that training is necessary for you to get the registration, membership or licensing for working in the occupation.

Step 3 - Applying for the visa

You have to apply the visa online by logging into your ImmiAccount. You will need to attach the documents and evidence in your application. After completing the process you are going to pay the visa application fee. The cost of this visa fee is AUD 415.00 for the main applicant.
You will have to keep checking your any account the progress of your application. We understand that visa filing can be a complex process. For the same reason professional immigration agent can make your work very easy. Our team at immigration buddy provides with a customized application process and checklist to keep you stress-free during the visa filing process.
 

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