PAID PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

WITH TRAINING VISA (407)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Who is this program for?

Training Visa (Subclass 407) is designed for candidates who are either offshore or in Australia and wish to participate in occupational training or professional development in a variety of industries for up to 2 years.

Subclass 407 sponsorship is organised for candidates by JobLink International.

This program provides candidates with an opportunity to highlight their ability, capability, and skills to their potential employer. While there is a chance for the candidate to receive offers from employers to extend their sponsorship to a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skills Shortage) visa, Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme Direct Entry Stream), or Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme), this should not be the primary focus for the decision to undertake this visa type, as the focus of this visa will be to obtain workplace based training in the candidate’s nominated occupation.

The Training Visa (Subclass 407) paid professional internship program aims to develop the candidate’s skills in a profession they are already familiar in with both knowledge and experience and looking to progress to the next stage of their career while receiving financial remuneration for their participation in the program.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE TRAINING VISA?

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have an occupation on the list of eligible occupations for this visa type
• You must obtain police clearance from each country you have lived in
• You must meet certain health requirements
• Have functional English language skills – IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
• Financial support, you might be asked to provide evidence that you can financially support yourself during your stay in Australia
• Be sponsored by an approved activities sponsor/employer OR invited by a Commonwealth agency
• Have adequate health insurance while in Australia

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A TRAINING VISA?

The Training Visa may allow the applicant to:

• Apply for this visa offshore or onshore (subject to certain requirements).
• Live in Australia for up to 2 years to complete the training stated in your application.
• Travel to and from Australia for the validity of the visa.
• Bring eligible family members to accompany you in Australia. Your spouse can work up to 20 hours per week.

EMPLOYMENT OFFERING

What kind of employment does this program offer?

• This is a specialised program and currently offers two occupation lists:
• The Medium and Long-Term Occupation List (214 occupations)
• The Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (254 occupations)
• For the purpose of the Training Visa, both occupation lists apply. Please check with our recruitment team.

PROGRAM DELIVERY PROCESS

What is the Visa Application Process?

There are 3 stages to your Training Visa application.

1. Sponsorship application
2. Nomination application
3. Visa application

Sponsorship application

Department of Home Affairs assesses the employer’s eligibility to sponsor you.

NOMINATION APPLICATION

The sponsor (employer) must nominate you for one of the occupations on the eligible skilled occupations list for this visa type. For your nomination application a Training Plan needs to be prepared.

VISA APPLICATION

At this stage you will apply for the Training Visa to work in Australia.

HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR YOUR VISA?

Current processing times for this visa type are 54 to 88 days. However, every case is dealt with individually and processing times can change to shorter or longer periods than the estimated processing times.

You can find the most current visa processing times on the Department of Home Affairs (access the Global Visa Processing Times page at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/access-accountability/service-standards/global-visa-citizenship-processing-times)