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For all enquiries please contact the Human Resources Service Centre
 Phone: +61 8 831 31111
Facsimile: +61 8 8303 4353
Email

Human Resources
Level 13, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 AUSTRALIA

Welcome to the Visa Home Page

Latest News

* Please note:  DIAC will not accept requests for expediation of visa nominations lodged by the University.  The University cannot influence the current processing times undertaken by DIAC.

* As of November 24, 2012, Subclass 402 Research and Teaching Visa now replaces the Subclass 442 and Subclass 419 visa's.  The new Subclass 402 now encompasses both research and training streams.

* 187 - As of April 4, 2013, DIAC has an approximate processing time of 8 months for Permanent Residency nominations.

* Looking to get a Visa?

The University will need to sponsor the visa and lodge a nomination for each particular visa type. If the nomination is approved the Nominee will need to fill out and lodge an application. Please note it is the responsibility of the visa holder (not the University) to ensure that they hold a valid visa for the duration of their employment or visit.

How does a Nomination and Application differ?

Nomination

Application

A University sponsored Nomination is required to complete an application.

  • Completed by the University
  • Does not guarantee a Visa
  • Does not give working rights
  • Does not give rights to remain in Australia

For any queries relating to a Nomination please email visa@adelaide.edu.au

An application is required to apply for the appropriate Visa.

  • Completed by Applicant or approved agent
  • Lodged by the Applicant or approved agent directly to Immigration
  • University is not authorised to complete or assist with the application
  • Is the sole responsibility of the Applicant.

For any queries relating to an Application please contact The Department of Immigration and Citizenship on 131881 or visit their website.

Key steps and responsibilities

Visa Key Responsibilities


Visa Information - To review requirements for each Visa type, please click on the relevant tab

Brief Description Current time to lodge nomination Instructions  Information Documents required
from Faculty		 Documents required
from Nominee		 Nomination approval date from lodgement
Cost to University
(A$)
as of 01/07/12
Cost to Nominee
(A$)
as of 01/07/12

Research Stream

  • No longer requires University nomination
  • Letter of Invitation to be provided by Recruitment Team in HR

1 week

Provide letter of invitation to applicant

 No specific instructions. Please fill in necessary template

DIAC - Visa 402 Information

Please see form for necessary requirements

8 - 12 weeks N/A $315.00
Brief Description Current time to lodge nomination Instructions Information Documents
required
from Faculty		 Documents
required
from Nominee		 Processing of Nomination from lodgement date
Cost to University
(A$)
as of 01/07/12
Cost to Nominee
(A$)
as of 01/07/12

    Occupational Trainee Stream

  • Requires a nomination to be lodged with DIAC by the University via the Recruitment team in HR.
  • Please see updated templates
 Allow up to 4 weeks to lodge nomination. No specific instructions. Please fill in necessary template DIAC - Visa 402 Information

Training Plan outline providing:

  • Dates, details,
    tasks (Letter format signed by the supervisor)

Approximately 9 - 12 weeks

The University has no influence over the processing time of the nomination. It is at the complete discretion of DIAC

 $170.00 $315.00
Brief Description Current time to lodge nomination Instructions  Information Documents required
from Faculty		 Documents required
from Nominee		 Nomination approval date from lodgement
Cost to University
(A$)
as of 01/07/12
Cost to Nominee
(A$)
as of 01/07/12

Temporary Work (Skilled)

  • Term up to 4 years   
  • Salary 
  • Application can be sent once Nomination is lodged
  • Applicants must earn at least AUD$51,440 per annum.
  • TRN (provided by HR) required prior to submitting application.
 2 weeks N/A

DIAC - Visa 457 Information

N/A - Process initiated from Offer of Employment, documents forwarded by HR Employee Services team

 DIAC - 457 Applying for Visa Information 3 weeks $85.00 $350.00
Brief Description Current time to lodge nomination Instructions  Information Documents required
from Faculty		 Documents required
from Nominee		 Nomination approval date from lodgement
Cost to University
(A$)
as of 01/07/12
Cost to Nominee
(A$)
as of 01/07/12

Permanent Residency

  • Must be a full time employee (Continuing)     

OR

  • Full time Fixed Term employees must have at least 2 years remaining on their current contract at the time the PR Visa is granted.
  • Part time employees are not eligible for PR sponsorship.
  • TRN (provided by HR) required prior to submitting application.

Up to 5 weeks to lodge nomination by University

DIAC processing times for Nominations lodged by the University is currently 8 months

DIAC Processing times

The University has no influence or responsibility over application content or
processing times.

Direct all application queries to your DIAC case officer, once assigned.

DIAC - Visa 187  Information 

Document Checklist

Employer Obligations

Please note:

Subclass 187 was previously subclass 857/119

The Nominee will provide the 'Sponsorship for Permanent Residency' Form for the area to complete the relevant sections and  authorise.

IMPORTANT

A nomination cannot be processed unless the  form below is completed and authorised.

Sponsorship for Permanent Residency

IMPORTANT

Please allow up to 3 months for Immigration to process your Permanent Residency nomination.

 $Nil

$3060.00

(under review 1 Jan 2013)
Brief Description Current time to lodge nomination Instructions  Information Documents required
from Faculty		 Documents required
from Nominee		 Nomination approval date from lodgement
Cost to University
(A$)
as of 01/07/12
Cost to Nominee
(A$)
as of 01/07/12

DIAC will not be accepting new nominations as of March 23, 2013.

New visa subclass to be advised shortly

N/A

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Brief Description Current time to lodge nomination Instructions  Information Documents required
from Faculty		 Documents required
from Nominee		 Nomination approval date from lodgement
Cost to University
(A$)
as of 01/07/12
Cost to Nominee
(A$)
as of 01/07/12

DIAC will not be accepting new nominations as of March 23, 2013.

New visa subclass to be advised shortly

                

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Important Note:  Regarding 402 Occupational Trainee Visa's, once a nomination/application is lodged with the Department of Immigration, they will not accept requests for priority processing or preferential treament from the University or applicant.

When planning the arrival date, please check the processing time lines (shown above) that are supplied directly to us by the Department of Immigration.  If the arrival date is less than the processing period then they will need to be revised.

Contact

For all queries relating to Applications please contact The Department of Immigration and Citizenship on 131881 or visit their website.

Should you have a query about your Nomination or general information on Immigration, please contact the Recruitment team on:

Non urgent

Urgent

  • HR Service Centre on (08) 8313 1111.

Appointments are available for Visa Applicants

  • Please email visa@adelaide.edu.au to book your appointment.  Appointments must be booked 3 days in advance.

* As of 1 July 2012, there has been changes to the application fee for all visa subclasses.

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Last Modified 10/04/2013 Human Resources
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