This is a permanent visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. The Skilled Independent Visa allows skilled professionals to apply for Australian immigration based on their qualifications and the availability of their profession on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). It identifies the occupations in which Australia has a shortage.

Benefits Of Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189

• Work and study anywhere in Australia
• If eligible, apply for citizenship in Australia
• Sponsor family/relative members who are eligible for permanent residency

Eligibility Requirements for Visa Subclass 189

1. Need a sponsor or nominator
2. Be invited to apply this visa i.e. You must submit an expression of interest (EOI)
3. Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (click here for list)
4. Have a suitable skills assessment
5. Score at least 65 points or more
6. Age should be under 45 years
7. Prove your language skills in English
8. Pass the skilled migration points test
9. Meet the Health and Character requirement
10. Must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.

This visa lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents.

• This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory.
• A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
• Some family members can be included in the application.

Benefits Of Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

• Work and study anywhere in Australia
• Stay in indefinitely and travel in and out of Australia for 5 years
• If eligible, apply for citizenship in Australia
• Sponsor family/relative members who are eligible for permanent residency.

Eligibility Requirements for Visa Subclass 190

1. You must be invited to apply this visa i.e. You must submit an expression of interest (EOI)
2. You must have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (click here for list)
3. You must have a suitable skills assessment
4. You must score at least 65 points or more
5. Age should be under 45 years
6. Prove your language skills in English
7. Pass the skilled migration points test
8. You must meet the Health and Character requirement
9. You must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.

Currently, the Australian Government is also emphasizing in developing the Regional Area. To streamline their immigration policies, the Australian government has also come up with the ‘skilled regional visa’ policy. This regional visa is valid for five years tenure in which the visa holder is entitled to acquire many medical and health benefits. Upon the completion of 3 successful years in the regional area, the visa holder becomes eligible to get a permanent residency visa in Australia.

Benefits Of Visa Subclass 491

• stay in Australia for 5 years
• live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia
• travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid
• apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.

Eligibility Requirements for Visa Subclass 491

1. Be invited to apply this visa i.e. You must submit an expression of interest (EOI)
2. Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (click here for list)
3. Be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
4. Have a suitable skills assessment
5. Score at least 65 points or more
6. Age should be under 45 years
7. Prove your language skills in English
8. Pass the skilled migration points test
9. Meet the Health and Character requirement
10. Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

This visa is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who live and work in regional Australia.

Employer Sponsored stream

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker

Benefits Employer Sponsored stream

• You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years
• You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• If eligible, apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted

Eligibility Requirements Employer Sponsored stream (subclass 494)

1. You must be nominated by an employer whose business is lawfully operating in Australia
2. You must have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
3. You must have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (click here for list)
4. You should be nominated to work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
5. You should work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless an exemption applies
6. You must have a suitable skills assessment
7. Age should be under 45 years
8. Prove your language skills in English
9. Pass the skilled migration points test
10. You must meet the Health and Character requirement
11. You must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused

Labour Agreement stream

This stream is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a labour agreement. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers. Your employer has to have a labour agreement with the Australian government in effect.

Benefits Labour Agreement stream

• You can live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years
• You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• If eligible, apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted

Eligibility Requirements Labour Agreement stream (subclass 494)

1. You must be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a labour agreement
2. You must have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
3. You should be nominated to work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list (click here)
4. You should have a relevant skills assessment, if this is specified in the labour agreement
5. You should work only for your sponsor
6. You must have a suitable skills assessment
7. Age should be under 45 years
8. Prove your language skills in English
9. Pass the skilled migration points test
10. You must meet the Health and Character requirement
11. You must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.