General Skilled Visa

The General Skilled Migration program is aimed at highly skilled workers (Subclass 189/190/491/191)

The Skilled Visa to Australia is for skilled individuals or families looking to permanently migrate to Australia, to fill Australia’s skill shortages. Visas within the General Skilled Migration program are points tested and are either independent, State / Territory sponsored or family-sponsored permanent visas.

To qualify for this visa class, you need to fulfil certain minimum requirements including:

• Have an invitation to apply from the Department of Home Affairs
• Go through the right skills assessment
• Meet the requirement for the minimum points for the 189 visa, which is 65
• Be below 45 years of age when you apply
• Be competent in English

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): Points-tested stream

• an employer
• a state or territory
• a family member

Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
You can legally work, live and study anywhere in Australia.

Visa duration: permanent

Skilled – Nominated (Subclass 190)

For those who are nominated by a state or territory.
Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Short term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

You can legally work, live and study anywhere in Australia but have an obligation to your sponsoring state.

Visa duration: permanent

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL).

You must live, work and study in a specified regional/ designated area in Australia.

Visa duration: 5 years provisional. May apply for permanent visa after 3 years of residence and full-time work in a specific regional/ designated area.