Skilled visas
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (Points-tested) stream
Allows skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government, to live in Australia permanently.
Eligibility:
You must:
have a relevant occupation
have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
have Competent English
be invited by us to apply.
Length of stay:
Permanently
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Allows skilled workers to live in Australia permanently.
Eligibility:
You must:
have a relevant occupation
have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
be nominated by a state or territory government agency
be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
have Competent English
be invited by us to apply.
Length of stay:
Permanently
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Allows skilled workers to live in Australia permanently
Eligibility:
You must:
be nominated by an approved Australian employer
are under 50 years of age, if you are applying under the Temporary Residence stream, or are under 45 years of age if you are applying under the Direct Entry stream
meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements of the position
meet the other requirements of one of the streams of this visa.
Length of stay:
Permanently
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)
Allows skilled workers to live in Australia permanently by working in regional Australia.
Eligibility:
You must:
- be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a job in regional Australia (anywhere except the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong or Melbourne)
- are under 50 years of age, if you are applying under the Temporary Residence stream, or you are under 45 years of age if you are applying under the Direct Entry stream.
- meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements of the position
- meet the other requirements of one of the streams of this visa.
Length of stay:
Permanently
