Are overseas student eligible for ENS visa (subclass 121) in australia?
No, being here on a student visa does not provide eligibility for a 121 application. You would have to apply for a 457 visa first and hold that for 2 years before becoming eligible for a 121. Here are the requirements: To be eligible for permanent residency under this visa, the employee must meet one of the following requirements: * have worked full-time in Australia in the nominated occupation on a Subclass 418, 421, 422, 428, 444, 457 or 461 temporary residence visa for the last two years prior to the visa application being made (including at least the last 12 months with the nominating employer) * have been nominated to fill a highly paid senior executive position with a salary of more than $165,000 per annum (excluding superannuation or allowances) * have had their skills assessed as suitable by the relevant skills assessing authority and, unless exceptional circumstances apply, have at least three years full-time work experience in the occupation immediately before the visa applic
