Immigration

Visas are required for all foreign nationals taking up an appointment or visiting one of the University's campuses in Australia.

Please note that Working Holiday or Tourist Visas DO NOT meet the Department of Immigration and Citizenship requirements for University appointments.


Description Visa Responsibilities
New employees who are foreign nationals and are taking up a fixed term appointment with CSU.

Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship 457

Processing time is dependant on DIAC workload and can take up to 8 weeks.

 The HR Liasion team is responsible for coordinating the visa following the acceptance of the offer of employment.

New employees who are foreign nationals who have received an offer of continuing employment.

Permanent Residency applications normally follow the issuing of a 457 visa.

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme 119/857

Employer Nomination Scheme 121/856

Processing time is dependant on DIAC workload and can take in excess of 12 months for approval.

The HR Liasion team is responsible for coordintating the visa following the acceptance of the offer of employment.

In some cases the Head of School or Executive Director may be required to provide their written support to proceed.

Visiting academics who are coming to CSU to attend seminars, conferences as presenters or participants for less than 3 months.

Temporary Business Short Stay Visa 456

(note: an online version is availble for some countries 977)

Documents need to be submitted to HR at least 3 months prior to the proposed date of entry to Australia to allow for DIAC processing.
  1. School completes VA Form located at http://www.csu.edu.au/division/hr/recruit-and-appoint/visiting-adjunct.
  2. Appointment approved by delegated officer.
  3. HR issues a Letter of Offer to the applicant.
  4. Applicant applies for a visa in their own country using the Letter of Offer as supporting documentation.

Visiting academics who are participating in research or teaching for a stay over 3 months.

Visiting Academic Visa 419

Documents need to be submitted to HR at least 3 months prior to the proposed date of entry to Australia to allow for DIAC processing.
  1. School completes VA form and Data Collection Form.
  2. Appointment approved by delegated officer.
  3. HR issues a Letter of Offer to the applicant and processes nomination submission to the Dept. Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
  4. HR forwards approved immigration nomination documentation to applicant.
  5. Applicant applies for a visa in their own country using sponsorship nomination approval and Letter of Offer as supporting documentation.

Visiting Scholars who collaborate on research or engage in practical work as a component of their program of study.

Occupational Trainee Visa 442

Documents need to be submitted to HR at least 3 months prior to the proposed date of entry to Australia to allow for DIAC processing.
  1. School completes VA form and Data Collection Form.
  2. Appointment approved by delegated officer.
  3. HR issues a Letter of Offer to the applicant and processes nomination submission to the Dept. Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
  4. HR forwards approved immigration nomination documentation to applicant.
  5. Applicant applies for visa in their own country using sponsorship nomination approval and Letter of Offer as supporting documentation.

 

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