General Skilled Migration

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There are three options in this visa category

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) – point tested stream
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) – New Zealand stream
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) - point tested stream

Achieve the pass mark set for the skilled migration points test – currently set at 65 for these visas
lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
upon invitation lodge your application within 60 days
be between 18 and 45 years of age
pass a skills assessment for an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list
meet English language and health and character requirements

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) - New Zealand stream

Hold a New Zealand Special Category subclass 444 visa
Have usually resided in Australia for at least 5 years
Have started living here on or before 19 February 2016
You must have a minimum annual salary of $53900 for 3 years in the last 5 years. One of these 3 years must be the most recent financial year
All dependent applicants must hold a substantive visa or bridging visa A, B or C if they are in Australia at the time of application

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

achieve the pass mark set for the skilled migration points test – currently set at 65 for these visas
pass a skills assessment for an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupations List
meet English language and health and character requirements
lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
will need to be nominated by a State or Territory
upon invitation lodge your application within 60 days
be between 18 and 45 years of age

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)

It is a 5-year temporary visa for people who are prepared to live and work in regional areas. All the previous criteria apply to this visa. All stages of this visa is similar to 190 visa.

However, it is also possible to be sponsored by a relative who lives in the regional area where you are applying.

Talk to our team about support for applying for these visas including:

meeting tight application deadlines
arranging bridging visas if you are already in Australia
including family members in your application

Skilled immigration can be complex and stressful – we’re here to help.