Skilled Visa and PR
Australia Skilled Migration
Australia offers several skilled visa pathways for individuals seeking permanent residency based on their skills, qualifications, and work experience. Here are the primary routes under the Points-Based Skilled Migration program:
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- Eligibility: No sponsorship required. Must be under 45 years old to get invitation.
- Benefits: Permanent residency; allows living, working, and studying anywhere in Australia.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- Eligibility: Requires nomination by a state or territory government. Must be under 45 years old to get invitation.
- Benefits: Permanent residency; state or territory nomination provides additional points.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
- Eligibility: Requires nomination by a state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member in regional Australia. Must be under 45 years old to get invitation.
- Benefits: Provisional visa leading to permanent residency; allows living and working in regional areas.
Application Process:
- Check Your Eligibility: Check if your skills and occupation is in the relevant occupation list for any of the skilled visas.
- Skill Assessment: Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
- Expression of Interest (EOI): Submit an EOI through the SkillSelect system.
- Points Threshold: Meet the points threshold based on age, English language proficiency, education, work experience, and nominated occupation.
- Invitation: Wait for an invitation to apply for the visa.
- Visa Application: Once you receive an invitation to apply for the visa, submit your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs.
Benefits:
- Permanent Residency: Grants the right to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
- Family Inclusion: Includes family members in the application.
- Economic Contribution: Addresses skill shortages and contributes to Australia’s economy and workforce.
Calculate your Points:
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Criteria |
Remarks |
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Age
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18-24 Years (25 Points) 25-32 Years (30 Points) 33-40 Years (25 Points) 40 to 44 Years (15 Points) |
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Highest Qualification
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Diploma or Associate Degree (10 Points) Bachelor or Master Degree (15 Points) |
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Work Experience (Outside Australia)
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Less than 3 Years (0 points) 3 Years to 5 Years (5 Points) 5 Years to 8 Years (10 Points) 8 Years above (15 Points) |
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English Language (IELTS/PTE) |
IELTS 6 Each or PTE 50 Each- Competent (0 Points) IELTS 7 Each or PTE 65 Each- Proficient (10 Points) IELTS 8 Each or PTE 79 Each- Superior (20 Points) |
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Marital Status
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Single- Unmarried or Divorced (10 Points) Married- Partner has Competent English (5 Points) Partner with Competent English and Skill Assessment (10 Points) |
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Naati (CCL) |
(5 Points) |
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State Nomination-Subclass 190 |
You invited by State for Subclass 190 (5 Points) |
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Regional Nomination-Subclass 491 |
You invited by State for Subclass 491 (15 Points) |