Skilled Independent (189) Visa
This Skilled Independent (189) Visa is a permanent visa free of sponsorship. It is for those who meet the point test under Skillsellect.
If you are interested in applying for this visa then you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and then be invited to apply. It is important to note that the applicant must have a valid Skills Assessment at the time of EOI submission.
Some of the key point criteria are that the applicant is below 50 years old and has a good level of English language abilities. Your occupation must also fall within the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
To obtain this visa you will have to score at least 65 points in the Skillselect assessment.
Points are awarded in the categories listed below:
* Australian study
* Age
* English language
* Overseas Qualifications
* Spouse skills
* Professional year
* Regional Australian study
* Overseas and Australian work experience
* Community language
Obtaining this visa provides the applicant and his or her accompanying family members with permanent residency immediately.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is a pathway for skilled workers and their families to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. Here’s an overview of the key features and requirements of the Subclass 491 visa:
1. **Regional Requirement**: The Subclass 491 visa is designed to address skill shortages in regional areas of Australia. Applicants must be nominated by an eligible relative living in a designated regional area or be sponsored by a state or territory government.
2. **Expression of Interest (EOI)**: Prospective applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system and receive an invitation to apply before lodging their visa application.
3. **Skills Assessment**: Applicants must have their skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for their nominated occupation.
4. **Occupation**: The applicant’s occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list (e.g., Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List – MLTSSL or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List – STSOL).
5. **Age Limit**: There is no specific age limit for the Subclass 491 visa, but applicants must meet the points test requirement, which gives preference to applicants under 45 years of age.
6. **Points Test**: Applicants must score a minimum of 65 points on the points test, which evaluates factors such as age, English language proficiency, qualifications, work experience, and other relevant criteria.
7. **English Language Proficiency**: Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving specified scores in an approved English language test such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic.
8. **Duration and Conditions**: The Subclass 491 visa is a provisional visa valid for up to five years. Holders and their accompanying family members can live, work, and study in designated regional areas.
9. **Pathway to Permanent Residency**: After holding the Subclass 491 visa for at least three years and meeting specific residency and employment requirements in a designated regional area, visa holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)).
10. **Priority Processing**: Applications for the Subclass 491 visa may receive priority processing over other skilled migration visas.
This summary provides an overview of the Subclass 491 visa and its requirements, which can be useful for individuals considering migration to Australia under this visa subclass.
Skilled Nominated (190) Visa
This visa is for those professionals who are skilled yet are unable to meet the 60-point minimum to obtain the skilled-independent visa. This is a permanent visa category and is assessed against the applicant’s skills but will require the nomination by a sponsoring territory or a state.
If you are interested in applying for this visa then you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and then be invited to apply. It is important to note that the applicant must have a valid Skills Assessment at the time of EOI submission.
Some of the key point criteria are that the applicant is below 50 years old and has a good level of English language abilities. Your occupation must also fall within the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
To obtain this visa you will have to score at least 60 points in the Skillselect assessment.
Points are awarded in the categories listed below:
* Australian study
* Age
* English language
* Overseas Qualifications
* Spouse skills
* Professional year
* Regional Australian study
* Overseas and Australian work experience
* Community language
* State or Territory Sponsoring Points
Obtaining this visa provides the applicant and his or her accompanying family members with permanent residency immediately.
Graduate (485) Visa
If you have recently completed an Australian degree, qualification in trade or a diploma and currently hold an eligible student visa you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate (485) Visa.
During the application, the applicant must select an occupation that is closely related to their studies from the Skilled Occupation List.
This visa enables students who are graduating to be able to stay in Australia for up to 18 months so as to complete their professional post-graduate year in order to gain work experience.