Do I Need to Satisfy the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement for Training (SC 407) Visa?
You have decided to apply for a Training (Subclass 407) Visa. There are several criteria you must meet, including demonstrating that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE). A number of visa applications were refused because the applicant did not meet the GTE requirement. Learn what GTE is, and you can set yourself up for a successful visa application.
What is a Training Visa (Subclass 407)?
The Subclass 407—Training visa allows individuals to gain skills by participating in workplace-based training activities in their nominated occupation. This visa may be suitable for individuals who wish to build work experience in Australia and can be a stepping stone to other work visas that may lead to permanent residency (PR).
What are the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criteria?
The GTE criteria aim to ensure that the visa applicant genuinely intends to stay in Australia temporarily for travelling, study, or work training purposes and not for PR or long-term stay. Applicants typically have to meet this criterion for temporary visa applications, such as visitor visa (Subclass 600), student visa (Subclass 500), and more.
Immigration officers consider several factors to determine if an applicant satisfies the GTE requirement, including:
The applicant’s circumstances in their home country
The potential for the applicant to return to their home country
The applicant’s immigration history and ties to Australia or other countries.
As with other temporary visas, demonstrating compliance with the GTE criterion is crucial to your Training Visa (SC 407) application. There may be higher scrutiny for higher-risk applicants from the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA), particularly for those who have remained in Australia for extended periods, such as former Subclass 485 visa holders, repeated student visa applicants and those who held Covid Visas (Subclass 408). In these circumstances, your visa application may be refused without a section 57 natural justice letter.
How Do I Satisfy the GTE Requirement for Training (Subclass 407) Visa?
To demonstrate your genuine intention to return home after completing your work-based training, you should provide supporting evidence such as:
Employment commitments or job prospects in your home country.
Economic, family and/or social ties that demonstrate a compelling reason to return home.
Provide relevant documents that support your application, including letters from employers, evidence of study commitments, or proof of financial ability to support your stay in Australia.
Do not include any false or misleading information to create ‘a nicer application’. If this false information has been discovered, your visa may be refused, affecting future visa applications.
If you have any concerns or have received a letter requesting further information or a visa refusal decision letter, consider speaking with an Immigration Lawyer to get tailored advice for your unique circumstances.
Related:
New Genuine Student Requirement to Replace Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement
What is the English Requirement to Apply for a Training (Subclass 407) Visa?
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
Satisfying the GTE requirement is important for your Training (Subclass 407) Visa application process. If you have any worries regarding your visa application, consider consulting with our experienced immigration lawyers at Agape Henry Crux to find the right option. Our team works with our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
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