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Visa Pathways - Work and Skilled - Skilled Migration

Skilled Migration

Skilled Migration

Skilled migration visas are designed for qualified professionals who wish to live and work in Australia independently or through state nomination. These points-tested visas assess factors such as age, qualifications, work experience, and English ability, and can provide a direct pathway to permanent residency.

Skilled migration visas are designed for qualified professionals who wish to live and work in Australia independently or through state nomination. These points-tested visas assess factors such as age, qualifications, work experience, and English ability, and can provide a direct pathway to permanent residency.

Subclass 189

Subclass 190

Subclass 491

Process

1. Check if your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). 2. Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. 3. Score at least 65 points on the points test. 4. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. 5. Receive an invitation to apply. 6. Lodge the visa application within 60 days of invitation.

General Eligibility

• Be invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) • Nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) • Obtain a positive skills assessment • Be under 45 years of age at time of invitation • Score at least 65 points on the points test • Demonstrate at least Competent English • Meet health and character requirements

Work Rights

This visa allows you to: • Work in Australia • Study in Australia • Work in any occupation without employer restriction

Travel Rights

You can travel in and out of Australia freely for 5 years from the date the visa is granted. After 5 years, you may apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) (subclass 155 or 157) to maintain travel facility as a permanent resident.

Benefits

• Live and work permanently in Australia • Enrol in Australia’s public healthcare system (Medicare) • Sponsor eligible relatives for visas • Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible • Include eligible family members in the application

Duration of the Visa

This is a permanent visa. It allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.

Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189

The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. This visa allows invited applicants with skills in demand in Australia to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

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189

190

491

Process

1. Check if your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). 2. Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. 3. Score at least 65 points on the points test. 4. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. 5. Receive an invitation to apply. 6. Lodge the visa application within 60 days of invitation.

General Eligibility

• Be invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) • Nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) • Obtain a positive skills assessment • Be under 45 years of age at time of invitation • Score at least 65 points on the points test • Demonstrate at least Competent English • Meet health and character requirements

Work Rights

This visa allows you to: • Work in Australia • Study in Australia • Work in any occupation without employer restriction

Travel Rights

You can travel in and out of Australia freely for 5 years from the date the visa is granted. After 5 years, you may apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) (subclass 155 or 157) to maintain travel facility as a permanent resident.

Benefits

• Live and work permanently in Australia • Enrol in Australia’s public healthcare system (Medicare) • Sponsor eligible relatives for visas • Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible • Include eligible family members in the application

Duration of the Visa

This is a permanent visa. It allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.

Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189

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The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. This visa allows invited applicants with skills in demand in Australia to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

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Contact our team of professional migration agents for your first free consultation to get started.