Can I convert my Subclass 462 to a PR Visa?

A subclass 462 visa cannot be converted to a PR visa, although an applicant can convert a Subclass 462 visa to another Australian work visa that is eligible to apply for a Australia PR. The Subclass 462 visa, which is a Work and Holiday visa, allows an applicant to work in the country for one year or 12 months. An applicant can apply for a Subclass 462 visa three times as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for the visa.

 

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Things to remember to convert Subclass 462 to Australia PR

• Utilize the first year of the Subclass 462
• Extend the stay with the second and third work and holiday visa
• Gain work experience and new qualification
• Explore the visa options
• Submit the new visa application before the Work and Holiday visa

 

Australian visa that can be converted from Subclass 462

Subclass 462 visa can be converted to Employer Nominated Scheme Visa, which includes:

 

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186)

The Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186) is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers nominated by their employer. It allows skilled workers to reside and work in Australia permanently.

 

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Temporary Skill Shortage (482 visa)

The Subclass 482 visa allows applicants to get sponsorship from an Australian employer to fulfill the country's labor shortage. The job roles must be listed on the short-term skilled occupation list.

 

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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (subclass 187)

The subclass 187 visa allows skilled professional who are nominated by Australian employer to work and reside in regional Australia permanently.

 

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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 494)

This visa allows regional employers to address identified labor shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers fulfill the labor market criteria through appropriate skilled Australian workers.

 

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Subclass 462 can be converted into Australia Skilled Visa, which includes:

 

Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189) visa

The Subclass 189 visa, the skilled Independent visa, is issued to qualified workers who have not been sponsored by an Australian-based employer, family member, or nominated by a state/territory. Applicants should get at least 65 points on the point-based assessment to get a Skilled Independent visa.

 

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Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

This is a state-nominated permanent visa for skilled workers that allow an applicant to live and work in South Australia.

 

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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)

The Subclass 491 visa allows skilled workers and their dependants to reside, work, and study in regional areas of Australia for five years. This Subclass 491 visa holder is eligible for PR after three years of residing in Australia.

 

Subclass 462 visa can be converted into Partner Visa, which includes:

 

Onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820/801)

This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen live in Australia first through a temporary visa and later to a permanent one.

 

Offshore Partner Visa (subclass 309/100)

This visa lets an Australian citizen's de facto partner or spouse live in Australia.

 

Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)

 This visa lets an applicant come to Australia to marry their spouse and apply for a Partner visa.

 

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Requirements to change a Work and Holiday visa to Australia PR

Below are the requirements that applicants must fulfill to change a Work and Holiday visa to Australia PR:

 

• Meet all the visa requirements
• Must have a score of 65 points
• Relevant Work experience
• Proof of English Language proficiency

 

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