Mechanical Engineer Australian Permanent Resident Visa
What type of visas as a Mechanical Engineer to stay in Australia permanently?
Eligible Visa:
- 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
- 189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – Points-Tested
- 190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
- 407 – Training visa (subclass 407)
- 485 – Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work
- 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Family sponsored
- 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated
- 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
- 187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
- 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ANZSCO
UNIT GROUP 2335
Occupations:
233511 Industrial Engineer
233512 Mechanical Engineer
233513 Production or Plant Engineer
233511 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments. Registration or licensing may be required.
233512 MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Registration or licensing may be required.
233513 PRODUCTION OR PLANT ENGINEER
Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Assessment Information
MSA Fees 2019-2020 (Valid from 1 September 2019)
Fee Incl. GST
Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) Assessment Fees ($AUD)
| Standard Competency Demonstration Report | $874.50 |
| Competency Demonstration Report plus Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment | $1,270.50 |
| Competency Demonstration Report plus Overseas PhD Assessment | $1,122.00 |
| Competency Demonstration Report plus Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment plus Overseas PhD Assessment | $1,518.00 |
Australian Accredited Engineering Qualification Assessment Fees ($AUD)
| Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment | $291.50 |
| Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment plus Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment | $687.50 |
| Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment plus Overseas PhD Assessment | $539.00 |
| Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment plus Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment plus Overseas PhD Assessment | $935.00 |
International Accords Qualification Assessment Fees ($AUD)
| Washington/Sydney/Dublin Qualification Assessment | $470.80 |
| Washington/Sydney/Dublin Qualification Assessment plus Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment | $866.80 |
| Washington/Sydney/Dublin Qualification Assessment plus Overseas PhD Assessment | $718.30 |
| Washington/Sydney/Dublin Qualification Assessment plus Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment plus Overseas PhD Assessment | $1,114.30 |
Additional Assessment Services Fees ($AUD)
| Separate Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment | $451.00 |
| Separate Overseas PhD Assessment | $302.00 |
| Separate Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment plus Overseas PhD Assessment | $698.50 |
State/Territory Sponsorship Information
NT
190: Yes
491: Yes
Comments:
Additional Comments:
Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent
Fees:
$0.00
Website:
https://theterritory.com.au/migrate
State Comments:
Designated Regional Area Postcodes for NT
- Cities and major regional centres: None
- Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in the Northern Territory
Orana NSW Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)
190: No
491: No
DAMA: Yes
DAMA Comments:
Permanent Pathway – TSS to ENS
SA
190: Yes
491: Yes
Comments:
Special Conditions Apply 3 years’ work experience in the field Not available for High Points nomination from 04/07/2019 Not available for Chain Migration nomination from 04/07/2019 Provisional 491 visa only – 190 nomination offered to applicants under specific circumstances only (see 3.5)
Additional Comments:
Proficient English (or Proficient Plus overall)
Fees:
$200.00
Website:
State Comments:
Restrictions or Conditions May Apply to State/Territory Sponsorship – please check with relevant State/Territory for clarification.
Designated Regional Area Postcodes for SA
- Cities and major regional centres: 5000 to 5171, 5173 to 5174, 5231 to 5235, 5240 to 5252, 5351 and 5950 to 5960
- Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in South Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above
SA Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)
190: No
491: No
DAMA: Yes
DAMA Comments:
Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA – Permanent Pathway (ENS); Age Concession; (under 55 years of age)
State Comments:
The Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA are for local SA employers to sponsor overseas workers in the defence, space and advanced manufacturing and technology industries with the ability to access and retain a highly-skilled workforce. Agribusiness occupations will apply to the businesses located in the 5110-5734 postcodes.
The SA Regional Workforce DAMA is for SA local employers to sponsor regional growth industries of agribusiness, health and aged care, hospitality and tourism, mining and construction sectors with the ability to access and retain a skilled workforce. The age concessions in this DAMA require candidates to be under 50. Agribusiness occupations will apply to the businesses located in the 5110-5734 postcodes.
TAS - Category 1 - Graduates
190: Yes
491: No
Website:
Subclass 190: Category 1 – Tasmanian Graduate (2 years minimum study in Tasmania)
To be considered for this category you must meet all the following criteria.
- Have completed and graduated from a study in Tasmania.
- Have lived in the state for at least 2 years and during your period of study prior to applying for visa state nomination
- You and your dependents must currently be living in TAS and can provide evidence of genuine commitment to continue living in TAS
- Have lived in the state during your period of study (evidence of this needs to be provided).
** For applicants who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution prior to 31 July 2017, to be considered for this category, you must meet the following criteria:
- completed and graduated from the course is undertaken:
- must be either a degree (a bachelor or any higher degree), a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO)
- must have a minimum duration of one academic year (40 weeks)
- must be full-time and on-site in Tasmania
- you have lived in the state for at least 1 year during your period of study
- you and your dependents are currently living in Tasmania and can provide evidence of your ongoing genuine commitment
Please refer to the Document Checklist tab for further information on providing evidence to support your application.
Subclass 491: Category 1 – Tasmanian graduate
To be considered for this category, you must meet all of the following criteria.
- You must have completed and graduated from the course is undertaken:
- must be either a degree (a bachelor or any higher degree), a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO)
- must have a minimum duration of one academic year (40 weeks).
- must be full time and on-site in Tasmania
- you have lived in the state for at least 1 year during your period of study
- you and your dependents are currently living in Tasmania and can provide evidence of your ongoing genuine commitment
Please refer to the Document Checklist tab for further information on providing evidence to support your application.
Designated Regional Area Postcodes for TAS
- Cities and major regional centres: 7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151 and 7170 to 7177
- Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above
TAS - Category 2 - Working in TAS (TSOL)
190: Yes
491: No
Comments:
Open
Website:
State Comments:
Subclass 190: Category 2 – Working in Tasmania
To be considered for this category, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- You must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to your application for state nomination.
- Your employment must be in an occupation listed on the TSOL
- Your employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating their business in Tasmania for the past 12 months
- There must be a genuine, ongoing need for your position within the business
- Your employment needs to be in your nominated occupation
- Your employment needs to be at least 35 hours per week in one full-time job or in two or more part-time jobs and you are able to provide evidence of your employment claims (see Document Checklist – Employment for more details).
- You and your dependents must currently be living in Tasmania and can provide evidence of genuine commitment to continue to live in Tasmania
Designated Regional Area Postcodes for TAS
- Cities and major regional centres: 7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151 and 7170 to 7177
- Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above
TAS - Overseas Applicant (Job Offer)
190: Yes
491: Yes
Website:
https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/skilled_migrants
Subclass 190: Category 3 – Overseas applicant (job offer)
To be considered for this category, you must be living overseas and meet all of the following criteria.
- You must have received a formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania that is in your nominated occupation.
- You or any of your dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months.
- You will need to be able to provide evidence of your employment claims (see Document Checklist for more details).
- Your employer must have been actively operating their business in Tasmania for the past 12 months. There needs to be a genuine need for your position within the business. This may be satisfied if there is:
- an existing, current and genuine need for your position within the business
- an ongoing need for your position and the capacity for the business to sustain the nominated position.
- Your employer must have been actively operating their business in Tasmania for the past 12 months. There needs to be a genuine need for your position within the business. This may be satisfied if there is:
Subclass 489: Category 3B – Overseas applicant (Job offer)
To be considered for this category, you must be living overseas and meet all of the following criteria.
- Have received a formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania that is in your nominated occupation
- You or any of your dependents have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months
- The employer offering you employment must have been actively operating their business in Tasmania for the past 12 months
- There needs to be a genuine need for your position within the business. This may be satisfied if there is:
- an existing, current and genuine need for your position within the business
- an ongoing need for your position and the capacity for the business to sustain the nominated position.
Restrictions or Conditions May Apply to State/Territory Sponsorship – please check with relevant State/Territory for clarification.
Designated Regional Area Postcodes for TAS
- Cities and major regional centres: 7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151 and 7170 to 7177
- Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above
WA - Graduates
190: Yes
491: Yes
Comments:
Available
Fees:
$200.00
Website:
WA VISA 190
WA VISA 491
State Comments:
Candidates nominating for occupations that are designated ‘Regional Western Australia only’ in the General and Graduate stream must provide evidence of a job offer/contract of employment in a location defined by the Commonwealth as Category 3 – Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas (not Perth and Mandurah).
Designated Regional Area Postcodes for WA
- Cities and major regional centres: 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558
- Regional centres and other regional areas: All postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above.
WA Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement
190: No
491: No
DAMA: Yes
DAMA Comments:
Permanent Resident Pathway
