Why use a registered agent?
As a Registered Migration Agent Declan Clune (MARN 1001083) and the team are required to adhere to the regulations set out by the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) in its Code of Conduct. The Code is intended to regulate the conduct of Australian migration agents and a full copy of the Code of Conduct is available here.
Subclass 462 Visa
The Australia Work and Holiday Visa is available to people who want to go on a working holiday in Australia. Visa First specialise in administering Work and Holiday visa applications for USA passport holders.
You must be a citizen from one of the following countries to be eligible for this visa:
| Eligible Countries | |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Bangladesh |
| Chile | China, People's Republic of |
| Indonesia | Israel |
| Malaysia | Poland |
| Portugal | Slovak Republic |
| Slovenia | Spain |
| Thailand | Turkey |
| USA | Uruguay |
The visa enables you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months and take up casual employment to help fund your stay.
*Applicants from the United States of America do not need to be or have been engaged in tertiary studies. USA applicants must have graduated from a high school.
On this Oz Work and Holiday Visa you are not allowed to work for more than 6 months with the same employer.
Visa First can help set you up with everything you need for life in Oz including a bank account, tax file number, tax information, a mobile SIM card, work courses, jobs and other arrival packages.
Apply for Your Australia Visa today
Our team can now book your Oz visa over the phone in just 5 minutes saving you time and effort. Call Visa First to book your visa now on low-call +1 866 772 9245. Visa First offers, a host of arrival services to get you off to a great start on your Working Holiday Visa. Visa First can arrange Job Service, Accommodation booking, Work Courses (RSA, White Card and Traffic management) either prior to or arrival in Sydney.
Why Choose Visa First
- We are MARA registered and have our own in-house Registered Migration Agent.
- We have over 10 years' experience in processing visa applications.
- We lodge over 30,000 visas annually.
- We offer a complete range of services to get you work ready including Bank Account, Tax File number, SuperAnnuation account, SIM card, work courses – RSA, RGA, white card, language/university courses, airport pickup, job assistance, temporary accommodation, internet access, mail forwarding service, further stay visas
- We have a specialized filing team and we don’t lodge a visa application unless we are certain that it meets with the immigration requirements at the time of lodgment to the Department of Immigration.
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Your Australian Visa is Almost Granted
Our experienced representatives and migration agent (Declan Clune MARN 1001083) form the ideal team to prepare and submit your visa application for Australia. Our team will review and prepare your application, and advise on additional information and documents required - over the phone or online. Whether you are travelling for the purpose of tourism, for a working holiday, or seeking a new life as a permanent migrant – Australia has a visa policy that allows you to fulfil your dreams.
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