Skilled Visas
The Australian skilled migration program targets people who are under 45 years old, highly skilled, speak English well and who will quickly make a contribution to the Australian economy. Included in this program are permanent residency (migration) visas with unrestricted work rights.
Invitation-only application
Except for Skilled Independent (New Zealand Stream) Visa, all intending migrants interested in the points based skilled migration are required to submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. You will then receive an invitation to lodge your visa application.
To apply for an Australian Visa, you need to find the appropriate type of visa that will be suitable for your qualifications, skills, experience and family composition. Our Migration Agents have the experience to assist you with eligibility requirements.
You must:
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Be under 45 years of age when you apply.
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Have Competent English (Achieve 6 or higher in IELTS or equivalent).
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Have post-secondary (such as university or trade) qualifications. In a small number of occupations, formal training and relevant work experience may be acceptable. Your skills, qualifications and work experience must have been assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation.
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When you apply, nominate an occupation which fits your skills and qualifications. Your nominated occupation must be on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
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If required, like most applicants, go through the SkillSelect system. This involves first making an Expression of Interest and receiving an invitation from the Department of Immigration to apply.
If you are unable to satisfy these basic requirements, you should not continue with a general skilled migration application as your application will not meet the legal requirements to be granted, however, there may be other options available, such as an employer sponsored visa. To best assess your eligibility it is recommended that you book a consultation with us for a comprehensive assessment of your case.
Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) - This visa is a permanent visa suitable for people with skills which are in demand in the Australian labour market. Applicants are not required to be sponsored by a relative or a State/Territory Government.
Skilled Sponsored (Subclass 190) - This is a permanent visa which requires nomination by a State or Territory Government.
Skilled Regional Sponsored (Subclass 489) - This visa is a four year provisional visa for people who are unable to meet the criteria for a permanent skilled visa. The applicant will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after they have lived for two years, and worked at least 12 months, in a Specified Regional Area of Australia. The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or obtain nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency.
Skilled Regional (Residence) (Subclass 887) - A permanent visa for Subclass 489 visa holders who have lived for at least two years and worked for at least one year in a Specified Regional Area in Australia.
Skilled Graduate (Subclass 485) - Overseas students who do not meet the criteria for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa can apply for this temporary visa which allows them to remain in Australia for 18 months (Graduate Work Stream) or up to four years (Post-Study Work Stream) to gain skilled work experience or improve their English language skills. This visa has no restrictions on work, study and travel.
Skilled Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476) -This is an 18 month temporary visa for graduates of recognised overseas educational institutions who have skills in demand in Australia. Recent graduates of selected overseas universities can gain up to 18 months of skilled work experience in occupations which are in demand in Australia by holding his visa.