Canadian Work Visa In Australia
With the economic meltdown, many American entrepreneurs are looking for greener pastures. After all, the U.S economy has been rather disappointing in the wake of the recession. Canada�s vast fields of opportunities still stand tall. And now, some Americans will be able to work and live in Canada without a visa or work permit after December 1st 2012 as per a recent announcement by the authorities at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
While the Canadian economic growth continues to be the envy of the global economy and its economy registered an enviable growth of 3.5 percent in 2015 making it the fastest-growing G7 economy, according to OECD’s latest Economic Outlook report, it was largely overshadowed by the terrorist attack in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, where a Canadian soldier was killed, followed by another attack in Ottawa later that year when a gunman shot dead a soldier standing ceremonial guard at the National War Memorial.
Australian immigration law stipulates that only citizens of Australia and the “substantial residents” of a ‘designated country’ will be offered certain skilled migration visas.
Canadian Work Visa In Australia
HOW CANADIANS APPLY FOR THE AUSTRALIA WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
Have you been saving up for months to travel to Australia? Wait no longer! The Australia Working Holiday Visa will allow you to get a job in Australia to pay for your living and travel expenses while you explore the country! Working holiday visas allow young Canadians to work in foreign countries for up to a year. For Canadians, the Australian working holiday visa is available to you only once in your life between the ages of 18 and 35. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Your dream to trade a long Canadian winter for sunny Australia is possible sooner than you think!
In this post, we break down the process for Canadians applying for the Australia Working Holiday Visa.Skip winter in Canada and enjoy summertime in Australia like Stepabroad Working Holiday participant Megan from Trois-Rivières, Quebec (pictured at bottom).
WHICH WORKING HOLIDAY VISA DO I APPLY FOR?
There are two different subclasses (or versions) of the Australian working holiday visa. These are subclass 417 and subclass 462. They are essentially the same visa, the only difference being which country you are applying from. Canadians can apply for the subclass 417 visa.
HOW MUCH DOES THE AUSTRALIA WORKING HOLIDAY VISA COST?
The Australian government charges a fee for this visa, which as of November 2019 is $485 AUD, or about $440 CAD. You are required to pay this fee in the final stage of your visa application. Once you have paid the fee, your visa application then be sent in for processing.
AUSTRALIA WORKING HOLIDAY VISA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the Australian Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417), Canadians must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently outside of Australia (so you don’t necessarily have to be in Canada)
- At least 18 and not yet 36 years old (meaning you can still apply at 35!)
- Hold a Canadian passport that is valid for at least 18 months after your date of travel
- Have no dependent children accompanying you in Australia
- Have proof of sufficient trip funds (about $5,000 CAD)
- Are of good character (no major criminal convictions)
- Are in good health to travel
- Have not previously received an Australian Working Holiday Visa
https://www.youtube.com/embed/kuUHUMmpNw0Stepabroad helped Jonathan from Kingston, Ontario get started on his Australia Working Holiday. Our recommendation to head down to Tasmania ended up being his favourite place in all of Australia!
Interested in receiving one-on-one support with your application? As a recognized organization of the Government of Canada, Stepabroad is able to provide Canadians with support through their visa application.
Stepabroad’s Australia Working Holiday Send-Off Package provides one-on-one assistance throughout the entire visa application process no matter where you are in the world. We schedule a video call and together go over each step of the application. Closer to your departure, we also provide you with resource guides on finding a job, a place to live, opening a bank account, getting your Tax File Number, travel insurance, and much more. We provide Canadians with a solid set of resources to help you start your working holiday off on the right foot!You could be castaway in the paradise Whitsundays!
AUSTRALIA WORKING HOLIDAY VISA APPLICATION
Below is a five-step process on how to apply for the Australia Working Holiday Visa as a Canadian passport holder. Scroll down for the step-by-step process, or click the links below to skip through the steps!
Step 3: Fill out the application
Step 5: Receive your visaStepabroad makes starting your working holiday a breeze! We even offer fun surf camps so you can experience living like a true Aussie local.
STEP 1: GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS
While filling out the application form you will need to upload personal documents. Before beginning your application, it is a good idea to have these documents saved on your computer so your application doesn’t time out while you are looking for them. You will be asked to submit the following:
- the identification page of your passport (the page with your picture and personal information)
- a copy of your birth certificate showing both your parent’s names
- a bank statement showing more than $5,000 AUD (approximately $4,500 CAD)
You can submit scanned copies or photographs of these documents. They must be clear and in colour. If a document is more than one page, save it as one file.
Any documents in French must be translated to English. This does not have to be conducted by an accredited translator, but on each translation the translator must include their full name, address, phone number, and qualifications and French language experience.
IMPORTANT: Failure to provide your documents in the correct formats could result in your application being rejected. If your visa application is rejected, the visa fee is not refunded to you. You will have to re-submit your application and pay the $450 again.
STEP 2: CREATE AN ACCOUNT
To begin your application, the first step is to create an account called your ImmiAccount. Head to the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) online application site (link found at the bottom of this post). Click ‘Apply’ to create your account and access the application form.
To create your ImmiAccount all you need is your personal contact information, including your email and phone number. You will also be asked to create security questions, so choose answers you will remember!
After creating your account, you will receive a confirmation email. Open this email and click the link provided to confirm your account. Head back to the login in page pictured above and sign in to your ImmiAccount. Once logged in, you will automatically be directed to the visa application form.