The Australian government is seeking workers to fill positions in construction companies
This offer includes benefits such as $10,000 (KSh 1,035,315), which covers agent fees, visa application fees and relocation costs Workers who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to apply, and the payment will be made in different tranches
The programme offers financial incentives of up to 10,000 Australian dollars (over KSh 1 million) to encourage construction workers from other nations to relocate
What is Australia's Visa Subsidy Programme? According to a statement on the country's immigration website, the financial support is for employers to help skilled migration visa pathways for workers and help offset expenses such as migration agent fees, visa application fees, and Relocate
The statement reads: "The State government is investing in initiatives to ensure locals are training for jobs for the future, but there is a need to retain skilled migrants in WA and for interstate and overseas workers who have the skills needed by WA businesses today. "The new Construction Visa Subsidy Programme (CVSP) is supporting Western Australian construction businesses to fill the demand for a skilled workforce.
How the payment will work The Australian government provided a breakdown of how the payment would be made to employers and selected migrants. Eligible employers will receive payments of up to KSh 1,035,315 per skilled migrant at three milestone points: Milestone 1: KSh 207,063, Milestone 2: KSh 414,126, and Milestone 3: KSh 414,126.
How to be eligible for Construction Visa Subsidy funds However, not everyone immigrating to Australia will get the funds. There are procedures to be eligible for the CVSP; independent skilled migrants must meet specific criteria: Be granted a visa through the WA State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) under visa subclasses 190 or 491. Be employed by a business headquartered in Western Australia, engaged in building and construction work. Work in eligible occupations as specified by the program. Here is the link to apply. Click here to apply
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