General Skilled Migration Visas

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General Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled Independent Visa (SC 189)

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent residence visa designed for highly skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, an Australian state or territory government, or an eligible family member.

This visa provides successful applicants with the opportunity to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia and offers a direct pathway to Australian citizenship, subject to eligibility requirements.

Key features of this visa include:

Applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system.
Applicants can only lodge a visa application after receiving an official invitation to apply from the Australian Government.
This is a permanent residence visa, allowing eligible applicants to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
It is a points-tested skilled migration visa, requiring applicants to meet the minimum points threshold based on factors such as age, English language proficiency, skilled employment experience, and qualifications.
A positive and valid skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority is mandatory for the nominated occupation.
Unlike some other skilled visa pathways, this visa does not require sponsorship or nomination by an Australian state or territory government, employer, or eligible relative.
Applicants must satisfy the age requirement, which generally requires them to be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Applicants must also meet all relevant English language, health, and character requirements.

Skilled Nominated Visa (SC 190)

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia.

This visa allows successful applicants to live, work, and study permanently in Australia and provides a pathway to Australian citizenship, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.

Key features of this visa include:

This is a permanent residence visa, allowing eligible applicants to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
It is a points-tested skilled migration visa designed for applicants with skills and qualifications in occupations identified as being in demand.
Applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system.
Applicants must receive an official invitation to apply before lodging a visa application.
Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency, and nomination requirements vary between jurisdictions.
State or territory nomination generally provides additional points towards the overall points score.
Applicants must hold a positive and valid skills assessment for their nominated occupation.
Applicants must satisfy the age requirement, which generally requires them to be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Applicants must also meet all relevant English language, health, and character requirements.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (SC 491)

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area of Australia.

This visa allows successful applicants to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years and provides a pathway to permanent residence through eligible regional visa pathways, subject to meeting relevant requirements.

Key features of this visa include:

This is a temporary provisional visa granted for a period of five years.
It is a points-tested skilled migration visa, requiring applicants to achieve the minimum points threshold.
Applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system.
Applicants must receive an official invitation to apply before lodging a visa application.
Applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible relative residing in a designated regional area of Australia.
This visa may be lodged either onshore or offshore, subject to eligibility requirements.
Applicants must satisfy the age requirement, which generally requires them to be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Visa holders must live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia.
Applicants must hold a positive and valid skills assessment for their nominated occupation.
Applicants must also meet all relevant English language, health, and character requirements.

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (SC 191)

The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) provides a pathway to permanent residency for skilled migrants who have lived, worked, and complied with the conditions of an eligible regional provisional visa in Australia.

This visa is designed for applicants who have demonstrated their commitment to living and contributing to regional Australia and who meet the relevant income and visa compliance requirements.

With this visa, successful applicants can:

Live in Australia permanently as a permanent resident.
Work and study anywhere in Australia without regional restrictions.
Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence, subject to eligibility requirements.
Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
Access Medicare and other benefits available to Australian permanent residents.

Key eligibility requirements include:

Temporary Graduate Visa (SC 485)

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows eligible international students who have recently completed approved studies in Australia to live, work, and gain valuable post-study experience.

This temporary visa is designed to help graduates transition from study to employment while providing opportunities to build skilled work experience and explore potential pathways to permanent residency.

With this visa, successful applicants may:

Work full-time in Australia across a wide range of industries and occupations.
Remain in Australia temporarily, with visa duration depending on the relevant stream and individual circumstances.
Include eligible family members in the visa application.
Travel freely in and out of Australia during the visa validity period.
Gain valuable Australian work experience that may assist with future skilled migration or employer-sponsored visa pathways.

Key eligibility requirements generally include:

Recent completion of an eligible qualification from an Australian educational institution.
Meeting the Australian study requirement.
Holding an eligible visa at the time of application.
Meeting relevant English language, health, and character requirements.
Applying within the prescribed timeframe following course completion.