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Indian workers seeking to immigrate to Australia can make use of a special scheme of the Australian government. The name of the program is ‘The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early Professionals Scheme (MATES) which is aimed at Indian workers seeking to immigrate to Australia.
MATES offers Indian university graduates and early career professionals a two-year residency and work opportunity in Australia, providing employment and valuable experience in their respective fields. Visa holders will have 12 months to make their first entry into Australia, and may stay in Australia for 24 months from the date of first entry. The visa will allow multiple entries to Australia.
The best thing about the Talented Professionals Scheme is that there will be no requirement for sponsorship by an Australian employer to be eligible to apply for a visa as part of MATES.
Further, MATES participants may extend their period of stay in Australia by applying for another visa permitting temporary or permanent residence, provided they meet all eligibility requirements for the visa.
MATES scheme is open to Indian nationals who are aged 30 or younger at the time of application and have graduated within 2 years from an eligible educational institution at the time of application. They need to qualify (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in one of the courses like renewable energy, mining, engineering, Information Communications Technology, artificial intelligence, financial technology or agricultural technology.
They also need to be proficient in English language skills (overall IELTS or equivalent score of at least 6, with a minimum score of 5 for each of the four parts).
While there is no strict requirement for visa holders to work in their nominated field of study, MATES is designed to support young professionals expand their skills and networks, particularly in the specified sectors.
MATES opened up for applications in late 2024 as a pilot program with 3,000 places for primary applicants per program year. Participants will be able to apply to bring dependants (spouses and dependent children). The dependants will have work rights in Australia, and will not count towards the annual cap.
Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-jobs-in-australia-two-year-visa-program-for-indian-university-graduates-3718125/
