Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

• work in Australia for up to 4 years or up to 5 years if you are a Hong Kong passport holder
• study (you won't receive government assistance)
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
• if eligible, apply for permanent residence

You must

• be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations
• have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
• have a relevant skills assessmentif this is required for your occupation
• work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
• meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this
• You must maintain adequate health cover for the whole of your intended period of stay if you are granted this visa