Visa & Immigration Basics
This course explains the visa process in plain English so you know what to expect, what papers you need, and how long each step takes.
Visa & Immigration Basics
This course explains the visa process in plain English so you know what to expect, what papers you need, and how long each step takes.
What you will learn- The main visa types for Australia and New Zealand (work visas, sponsored visas, working holiday).
- Who can sponsor you — usually your overseas employer.
- The documents needed (passport, NBI clearance (National Bureau of Investigation clearance), medical, English test in some cases).
- How long the process can take (often 3–8 months, depending on visa type and current processing volumes).
- What an OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate) is and why you need it.
- Your rights as a worker on a sponsored visa.
- What to do if your visa is refused or delayed.
- Short reels.
- A short quiz at the end.
- Takes about 25–30 minutes.
- Open the Courses page.
- Tap Visa & Immigration Basics.
- Watch the reels.
- Take the quiz.
Completing this course earns OES points (exact amount shown in the app) and counts toward the Deploy Ready badge, alongside the Pre-deployment Seminar course.
- Earns OES points.
- Counts toward the Deploy Ready badge along with the Pre-deployment Seminar course.
- Cirrus and your employer help with the visa — you do not have to do it alone.
- Never pay anyone outside Cirrus or your accredited migration agent for visa help. If someone asks, contact us.
- Honesty is essential — providing false information on a visa form can result in a permanent ban.
- Keep digital copies of every document you submit.
- If your situation changes (e.g., a new passport or change of address), notify Cirrus straight away so your application is not delayed.
Related helpWarning: Watch out for visa scams. If someone promises a guaranteed visa for a fee, it is not real. The only legitimate path is through your sponsoring employer and an accredited migration agent.