Immigration Law

General Skilled Migration

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

The subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is a points-based permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory government, or family member. To be eligible, you must be invited to apply based on your occupation being on the relevant Skilled Occupation List, meet the minimum points threshold and demonstrate your skills and qualifications. This visa allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia and provides a pathway to Australian citizenship.

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

The subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa is a points-based permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. To qualify, you must be invited to apply, have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List, meet the minimum points requirement and receive a nomination from a state or territory government. This visa allows you to live and work in the nominating state or territory and provides a pathway to Australian citizenship.

Permanent Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 191)

The subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa is designed for holders of eligible regional provisional visas, such as the subclass 494 or 491. To be eligible, you must have lived and worked in a designated regional area of Australia for at least three years while holding the provisional visa and meet income and residence requirements.

Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

The subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa is a points-based visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. To be eligible, you must have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List, meet the minimum points requirement, and obtain a nomination or sponsorship. This visa allows you to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years and provides a pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.

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