Episode Summary:

On 23 May 2023, Australia and India entered into a Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA). The MMPA is a bilateral framework that supports and promotes two-way migration and mobility between our two countries while addressing issues pertaining to illegal and irregular migration.

The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme or (‘MATES’) is a new scheme, established under the MMPA, to enable the temporary mobility of Indian university graduates and early career professionals. MATES aims to encourage mutually-beneficial skills and knowledge transfer between Australia and India.

In this episode, Amitava discusses: how the MATES program benefits Indian students with a degree in ICT, AI, FinTech, Renewable Energy, Mining, AgriTech; what activities can one undertake while on this visa in Australia; how one can extend their stay and become eligible for permanent residency.

Keywords:

MATES, Indian Students, India Australia Trade Agreement, Washington Accord, Subclass 476, Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa

Main Topics:

• (00:00) - MATES Program

• (05:08) - Eligibility

• (06:34) - Places per Program Year

• (07:00) - Dependents (Spouse & Children)

• (08:42) - Pathways to PR

• (11:58) - Skilled-Recognised Graduate Visa (476)

Additional Resources:

• MATES Program

• National Board of Accreditation

• Washington Accord

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