This Australian Government has recently released some details of how the MATES initiative is going to work.
What is MATES?
The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) is an initiative that was announced under the Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA) between the two governments.
How will MATES work?
MATES will allow certain Indian university graduates to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years.
Who will qualify under MATES?
MATES will be open to Indian nationals who:
- Are under 30 years of age
- Have at least proficient English
- Are a recent graduate (last two years)
- Has a qualification in one of the following fields:
- Renewable energy
- Mining
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Artificial intelligence
- Financial technology
- Agricultural technology
Does MATES visa come with a job?
No. There will be no job offer linked to a MATES visa but individuals who qualify will be allowed to work in any job.
Will there be permanent residence (PR) options after a MATES visa?
Individuals who comes to Australia under the MATES program may be able to get further temporary or permanent visas if the meet the requirements for those visas.
When will MATES start and how much will it cost?
Further implementation details are yet to be announced and there is a likelihood that the program will start sometime in 2024.
Will you qualify for a MATES visa?
If you are a recent graduate from an Indian University in one of the above fields, you can complete our Free Assessment Form to check your eligibility. The program will only include a limited number of visas so get in early and be prepared when the visa opens!