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Information about the former Australian visa for eligible engineering graduates, its closure and official resources for people researching their Australian migration options.
The Australian Government permanently closed the Skilled Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) to new applications from 1 July 2024. New applications cannot be lodged under this visa.
View Official Closure NoticeThe Skilled Recognised Graduate visa was a temporary visa designed for eligible recent engineering graduates from specified educational institutions. It previously allowed successful applicants to live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
Because the visa is now closed to new applications, the historical eligibility requirements, application fees and processing estimates should not be treated as current application instructions.
The visa was intended to give eligible engineering graduates an opportunity to gain temporary experience in Australia.
The visa is permanently closed to new applications. Applicants cannot rely on the former eligibility criteria to lodge a new application.
People who already hold this visa should check their grant details, expiry date and visa conditions through official Australian Government services.
Engineering graduates may explore other visa categories, depending on their qualifications, circumstances and current eligibility.
If you were already granted a subclass 476 visa, its closure to new applications does not itself change the expiry date specified in your visa grant. You must continue to comply with your visa conditions.
If you are an engineering graduate or skilled professional looking to work or live in Australia, another visa may be relevant. The right option depends on your personal circumstances and the requirements in force when you apply.
No. The Australian Government permanently closed the subclass 476 visa to new applications from 1 July 2024.
The old criteria are historical information only and cannot be used to lodge a new subclass 476 application. Check current visa categories for alternative options.
Check your visa grant details and conditions. An existing visa generally remains valid until its specified expiry date, subject to its conditions and any applicable changes.
Potentially. Depending on your circumstances, other skilled, employer-sponsored or graduate visa categories may be worth exploring. Each visa has its own eligibility requirements.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs provides the official information about the subclass 476 closure, existing visa holders and other visa categories.
If you are an engineering graduate or skilled professional considering migration to Australia, contact the AEC Global team to discuss your circumstances and possible next steps.