The 407 Training Visa is designed for people who need to participate in work skills training, higher education research, professional field training and career development training programs provided by Australian companies.
This visa is designed to provide training opportunities. The holder can work full-time for a designated Australian employer during the validity period, but the work must be related to the training content. The visa is usually valid for 1 to 2 years.
Visa Advantages
The 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa is a visa that provides a wide range of economic opportunities and combines work and training. The application conditions are relatively loose. Compared with other visas, the advantages of the 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa are:
Fast Track：
The visa application process is fast and can be completed in 1-4 months
Free round trip：
Visa holders can travel to and from Australia multiple times during the entire validity period.
Family Accompany：
Eligible spouse and children can apply for this visa at the same time
Flexible language requirements：
Compared with other visas, the language requirements for the 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa are more relaxed
No EOI scoring requirement：
No need for EOI scoring, simplifying the application process
Visa Eligibility Citizens
The 407 Employer Sponsored Short-term Training Visa is a 1-2 year visa for those who wish to receive training and work in Australia.
The following are the main groups of people who are eligible for the 407 Employer Sponsored Short-term Training Visa:
Occupational training required for registration
Applicable to training for the purpose of completing registration/occupational qualifications, such as lawyers and nurses
Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation
Applicable to applicants who want to improve their professional skills
Occupational training for capacity building overseas
Applicable to applicants who need to go overseas for capacity building training
Visa application conditions
Basic Qualifications
Applicants for a 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa must meet the following requirements:
1Nominated and sponsored by an eligible Australian company;
2At the time of visa approval, the applicant must be at least 18 years old;
3One year of full-time work experience closely related to the nominated position, or two years of equivalent part-time work experience, in the past 24 months;
4Meet the Functional English requirement, which means an IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent;
5Purchase appropriate medical insurance and meet health and character requirements;
6No record of visa cancellation or refusal;
7Applicants are required to have a training plan developed by a qualified third-party company.
Employers applying for a 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa must meet the following conditions:
1The employer must be legally registered and operating in Australia, including a company, partnership or non-profit organization;
2The employer must directly provide on-the-job training and have no bad business record;
3Before nominating an applicant, the employer needs to pass the sponsorship qualification review;
4For employer companies, the Immigration Bureau does not have clear income and business size requirements, and the specific situation requires further analysis.
3 Steps to Apply for a 407 Visa
Step
1Sponsorship Application
Company qualification review
Before submitting an application for sponsorship for a 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa, the employer needs to conduct a company eligibility review and prepare the following documents:
DocumentDetails
Bank statements
Provide the company's bank statements for the past 6 months to prove that the company is in a sound financial position and has sufficient liquidity to support training activities
Tax Return
Submit the company's tax return documents for the most recent fiscal year to prove that the company has paid taxes in accordance with the law and fulfilled its tax obligations
Profit and Loss Statement
Providing the company's profit and loss statement for the most recent fiscal year to assess the company's financial condition and stability
Letter of Support
Prepare letters of support from financial institutions or certified public accountants to prove the company's credit and financial strength and further enhance the company's financial reliability
Responsibilities after qualification approval
Once a company successfully obtains temporary activity sponsorship qualification, it needs to assume the following responsibilities:
1.Activity record
Keep detailed records of activities and information during the training for later reference and verification. This helps monitor and ensure the implementation of the training plan.
2.Provide detailed salary agreement
Providing 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa applicants with a detailed employment contract containing specific remuneration terms, which helps ensure transparency in the employment relationship
3.Ensure training is carried out as nominated
Ensure that the 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa applicant is carrying out the nominated work or training program and that the training content is closely related to the nominated position
4.Fair treatment of training costs
The company needs to ensure that during the training process, it does not take actions that may lead to payment by others, such as recovering or transferring fees, etc., to ensure that the training fees are fair and reasonable.
These detailed steps and responsibilities are designed to ensure that companies strictly comply with their statutory duties once they have obtained sponsorship status and provide a solid foundation for a successful training program.
Step
2Nomination Application
The nomination application is a key step in the 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa process and is directly related to the success of the entire process. There are three different types of applications for second-class vocational training, each with its own specific standards and requirements. The following is a detailed description of the second-class training application process.
Characteristics of the second type of training
Customized training needs
Nomination applications must be carefully designed to meet the nominee’s individual training needs, especially for skilled occupations on the designated 407 occupation list.
Organization of training programs
The training plan should be closely linked to the nominee's duties and career development. For example, in the accounting field, the training plan should detail the skills training related to the duties and career development.
Work experience requirements
The nominee must have previous work experience equivalent to at least 12 months of full-time work experience, and this work experience should have occurred within the 24 months prior to the nomination.
Core Materials
(Training Plan) Matches the responsibilities: The training plan should accurately reflect the nominee's responsibilities and career development. For example, in the accounting field, the training plan should cover the training content of accounting responsibilities and related skills.
Training requirements
Weekly training time：
Ensure at least 30 hours of training per week
Workplace Training：
At least 70% of the training must take place in an actual workplace, rather than in a traditional classroom setting
Study and work balance：
Part-time classroom study is permitted, but it must not interfere with the vocational training plan. Study not related to vocational training does not count towards the training plan and should be detailed in the nominee’s visa application.
Other considerations
Personalized Development Plan：
Consider developing a personalised development plan that highlights the nominee’s career direction and goals after the course
Practical case sharing：
Combined with actual cases, share some successful nomination application cases, emphasizing how applicants successfully coped with the challenges of the training program
Training faculty attention：
Focus on the teaching staff in the training program to ensure that they have rich industry experience and teaching ability to ensure the practicality of the training
The success of the nomination application will directly affect the outcome of the entire visa process. Careful preparation and detailed planning of the training plan, as well as a deep understanding of the application type, will be the key to ensuring the approval of the nomination application. The success of this step will provide the nominee with a solid and strong career training platform.
Step
3Visa Application
After meeting the following conditions, you can proceed to the visa application stage:
Obtain sponsorship and nomination from a qualified company or institution
Achieve IELTS score of 4.5 or above
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Pass character and medical examination requirements
Have work-related medical insurance
Have sufficient financial ability to support their own living expenses
Australian 407 employer-sponsored short-term training visa application guide
ApplicantEmployer
basic requirements
1.With a guarantor
2.Nominated
3.Be invited
Must be one of the following types of organizations:
an organisation lawfully operating in Australia
Government agency
Foreign government agency
Religious Institution
other requirements
1.Aged 18 or above
2.IELTS 4.5 in 4 subjects
3.Meeting visa requirements
4.Meet health requirements
5.Meet the character requirements
6.No visa rejection history
7.Have health insurance
Need to provide on-the-job training and detailed training plan directly
Need to have a good business record and comply with Australian laws
Application process and materials
Sponsorship Application
Provided by the guarantor (company)
At least 6 months of bank statements
Tax return for the most recent fiscal year
The company's profit and loss statement for the most recent financial year
Support letter from a financial institution or certified public accountant, etc.
Nomination Application
Is tailored specifically to the nominee's training needs
Need to be an occupation listed in the Skilled Occupation List
Have previous work experience, which can include work or study experience that is equivalent to at least 12 months of full-time work experience; that took place within the 24 months prior to submitting your nomination;
Core materials for nomination application: Training Plan needs to be consistent with the applicant's responsibilities and should meet the following requirements for vocational training plan:
1.Receive at least 30 hours of training per week
2.At least 70% of the training must take place in the workplace (i.e. not in a classroom or similar instructional setting)
During the validity period of the visa, you can travel back and forth between China and Australia multiple times. You can bring your family members with you on this visa, and your family members have the right to work.
