Skilled worker visa - Australia:
A lengthy and difficult process may be required to become a permanent resident of Australia, including passing the Points Tests, Skills Assessments, and State nominations.
Our Registered migration advisors streamline the process giving you a sense of an easier journey and the confidence to begin planning your future goals in Australia. Until your permanent residency is approved, you need all-around guidance and assistance for each step by providing the immigration department and assessing authority with the required evidence. Learn more about visas for permanent residence here.
Permanent Skilled visa 189 – independent:
- This is for skilled and skilled workers who want to immigrate to Australia as permanent residents and whose jobs are on the relevant list.
- Subclass 189 allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia.
Basic requirements for the 189 visa:
- Have a job on the medium- and long-term strategic skills list.
- Have an appropriate skills assessment for your job
- Meet the English language requirement
- Be able to score at least 65 on the test
- Submit an EOI
- Be invited to apply for a visa
- Be under 45 years of age when you receive an invitation to apply for a visa
- Meet medical and police clearance requirements.
Permanent Skilled visa 190 – state nomination:
- The subclass 190 visa, also known as the state skilled worker visa, is part of skillselect.
- This visa is for skilled people who want to immigrate to Australia as permanent residents and are eligible to be nominated by a state or territory government agency.
- Each state and territory has its own list of requirements, which are regularly updated.
- In addition to state and territory requirements, your occupation must be on the combined list of eligible occupations.
Temporary Skilled visa 491 – Regional areas:
- This visa is part of the Skillselect program.
- This visa is for professionals who want to immigrate to Australia and are eligible to be nominated by a state or territory in Australia or through a relative.
- This is a temporary residence visa that allows you to apply for permanent residence through another visa after 3 years if you meet all the visa conditions.
- Each state and territory has its own list of requirements, which are regularly updated.
- In addition to state and territory requirements, your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupations list.
Subclass 491 visa allows you to:
- Stay in Australia for 5 years
- Live, work and study in a specific regional area in Australia
- Visit Australia as often as you like during the period your visa is valid