What jobs count for second year visa?

There are five types of specified work you can do to get a second working holiday visa.

  • Plant and Animal Cultivation: This is the most popular type of specified work among backpackers, and includes:
  • Fishing and Pearling:
  • Tree Farming and Felling:
  • Mining:
  • Construction:

How do I get a second year visa in Australia without farm work?

In order to obtain a second working holiday visa, working holiday makers need to undertake 88 days of relevant rural work. It is commonly known by backpackers as completing your 3 months of farm work. However, lets be honest, no one wants to do the rural work.

Do you still have to do farm work in Australia?

Up until now, people on a 417 visa (Working Holiday Visa) have needed to complete 3 months of specified work in a rural area (often known as farm work) to extend their visa for a 2nd year.

Do weekends count towards 88 days?

Three months is taken to mean a period equivalent to the 3 shortest ‘calendar’ months of the year. This is a minimum period of 88 calendar days, including weekends or rest days during your period of employment.

How do you prove 88 days farm work?

One important thing is that you need to keep all of your receipts and payslips. In fact, your payslips are key. They will provide evidence of work done, count your days and confirm payment has been received.

Do you have to do farm work in Australia 2022?

Until the new deal takes effect – it is expected some time in 2022 – Britons looking to work in Australia are required to apply for a one year ‘417 working holiday visa’, costing £250.

How can I get sponsorship in Australia?

How to sponsor a worker

  1. You need to show that you can’t find a person in Australia to fill your vacancy.
  2. The occupation you want must be on the list of eligible skilled occupations.
  3. Find a visa that suits the employee and your needs.
  4. Check that you and your business are eligible to sponsor.
  5. Apply to become a sponsor.

How much does farm work pay Australia?

The average salary for a Farm Worker is AU$23.60 per hour (AU$48,600 per year), which is AU$19,260 (-28%) lower than the national average salary in Australia. A Farm Worker can expect an average starting pay of AU$19.84. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$40.

How long does it take for second year visa to be approved?

Getting a decision Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.