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Communicate your visa work rights to employers

Be upfront about your visa type and work rights. It's not a disadvantage if presented correctly.

Why this matters

Honesty builds trust. Surprises about visa status later can cost you the job.

How to do it

How to do it

  1. 1

    Know exactly what your visa allows (hours, duration, employer restrictions)

  2. 2

    Frame it positively: 'I'm on a 482 visa valid for 4 years with full work rights'

  3. 3

    Have your VEVO confirmation ready to show

  4. 4

    Don't apologise for your visa - it's your legal right to work

Employers can't discriminate based on visa status for most roles. If they do, that's a red flag.

Time required: 15 minutes to prepare

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Applicable Visa Types

Student Visa (Subclass 500)Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 482)Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)

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