Listen "#8. Working Holiday Program (WHM)"
Episode Synopsis
Episode Summary:
This visa is for young adults who want an extended holiday in Australia and be able to work there to fund their stay. Australia's reciprocal Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program has been fostering stronger links between young people from Australia and around the world since 1975.
It allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. The WHM program now includes over 40 partner countries or jurisdictions in two visa subclasses, the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa.
In this episode, Amitava compares and contrasts key features about the Working & Holiday Visa (417) and Work & Holiday Visa (462).
Keywords:
Working Holiday Maker Program, Working Holiday Visa, Work & Holiday Visa, Subclass 417, Subclass 462, AIBX, ECTA
Main Topics:
• (00:00) Working Holiday Maker Program
• (03:18) Difference Between 417 & 462
• (07:59) How to Apply
• (09:43) Annual Limit on Visas
• (10:17) Second and Third WHM Visa
• (13:41) Working on This Visa / Tax Liability
• (14:35) Pathway to PR
• (15:36) Final Thoughts
Additional Resources:
• Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Program
• Australia-India Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (ECTA)
• Australia-India Business Exchange (AIBX)
- Links -
If you are seeking immigration advice, would like to have a discussion about your application, or any other matter related to your PR call us at +61 415 882 542.
Amitava Deb | LinkedIn
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If you have any feedback or suggestions on future topics you'd like us to explore, contact us at [email protected]
This visa is for young adults who want an extended holiday in Australia and be able to work there to fund their stay. Australia's reciprocal Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program has been fostering stronger links between young people from Australia and around the world since 1975.
It allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. The WHM program now includes over 40 partner countries or jurisdictions in two visa subclasses, the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa.
In this episode, Amitava compares and contrasts key features about the Working & Holiday Visa (417) and Work & Holiday Visa (462).
Keywords:
Working Holiday Maker Program, Working Holiday Visa, Work & Holiday Visa, Subclass 417, Subclass 462, AIBX, ECTA
Main Topics:
• (00:00) Working Holiday Maker Program
• (03:18) Difference Between 417 & 462
• (07:59) How to Apply
• (09:43) Annual Limit on Visas
• (10:17) Second and Third WHM Visa
• (13:41) Working on This Visa / Tax Liability
• (14:35) Pathway to PR
• (15:36) Final Thoughts
Additional Resources:
• Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Program
• Australia-India Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (ECTA)
• Australia-India Business Exchange (AIBX)
- Links -
If you are seeking immigration advice, would like to have a discussion about your application, or any other matter related to your PR call us at +61 415 882 542.
Amitava Deb | LinkedIn
For Debika Migration Services:
DMS Website
DMS Facebook
DMS Instagram
DMS YouTube
If you have any feedback or suggestions on future topics you'd like us to explore, contact us at [email protected]
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