Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)

The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) is Australia’s initiative allowing young Indian graduates to work in the country for two years. Linked to the Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement, the scheme requires applicants to be under 30, proficient in English, and recent graduates from top 100 NIRF-ranked institutions in fields like AI, ICT, and FinTech. It operates via a ballot system and permits dependants. MATES offers flexibility by eliminating employer sponsorship requirements, enhancing professional skills, and promoting lawful migration while bolstering India-Australia bilateral ties.