In order to become an Australian citizen, you must file an application. If your application is approved, you will be invited to participate in Australian citizenship.

Requirement for Australian Citizenship are as follows:

• One must be a permanent resident of Australia.
• One should be 16+ of age.
• One must have lived in Australia for a period of four years with 2 months as a permanent resident
• One must bear a good character

Citizenship Eligibility Test

Each and every applicant need to complete and pass the citizenship test as laid down by Australian society as per their values and history. English language abilities of the applicant are also assessed through this test. The applicant must have appropriate knowledge of the responsibilities and privileges of being an Australian citizen

They have to reside and work in Australia or have to maintain a close connection with the country and intend to reside and work in Australia, or to preserve a close connection with the country.

Following VISAS comes under Citizenship Eligibility Test:

• Australian citizenship by conferral
• Australian citizenship by descent
• Evidence of Australian citizenship
• You can apply in work or activity with your employer specified in your application.
• You can bring eligible family members with you to Australia.
• Training Nomination (407) : This visa allows you to undergo training to improve your skills for continuing job in Australia. To take part in the training activities for professional development in Australia this type of visa is needed. With this visa you can complete workplace based training for which you must be sponsored and nominated and OZ consultants help you get this type of visa.
• Temporary Work – Short Stay Specialist Visa (400): If you possess special skill or knowledge that is not available in Australia then this short stay visa(400)will help you to remain in Australia.

Benefits of this visa:

• You can work in specialised job
• Stay upto 6 months and additional 3 months can be granted by presenting strong business case with proper application.

Temporary Graduate Visa (485):

this visa is applicable for the international students who have completed their graduation that is needed in Australia. For this type of visa the following eligibility is required :

• • Age under 50 years
  • Qualification in CRICOS-registered course
  • Possess student visa in last 6 months.

Benefits of this VISA:

• You can leave or remain in Australia and work in Australia till the time your visa is valid.
• You can remain in Australia for the period of nominated position (with a maximum stay of 18 months).
• You can bring eligible family members with you to Australia.

Temporary Graduate (Subsequent Entrant) Visa (476):

This visa allows the recent engineering graduate candidate to gain upto 18 months of skilled work experience.

Eligibility for this type of visa:

• Age under 31 years
• Candidate must be qualified and must have completed an engineering degree from recognised institution in the past 2 years
• not have been the primary visa holder of a subclass 476 or 485 visa.

Benefits of this VISA:

• With this visa you can travel, work, study in Australia and work in Australia till the time your visa is valid.
• You can remain in Australia for the period of nominated position (with a maximum stay of 18 months).
• You can bring eligible family members with you to Australia