The General Skilled Migration program is for skilled individuals or families looking to permanently migrate to Australia, to fill Australia’s skill shortages. Visas within the General Skilled Migration program are points tested and are either independent, State / Territory sponsored or family-sponsored permanent visas.
The 189 Visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian employer, family member or nominated by a state or territory. Applicants must obtain a minimum of 65 points on the point assessment to be eligible to apply for the Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189). To apply for this visa, an applicant must submit an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited by SkillSelect. Upon receiving an invitation to apply for this visa, you have 60 days to submit your application. Once the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Visa has been granted, the visa holder and accompanying family members are are able to live, work and study in Australia as permanent residents.
The 189 visa is a permanent visa with a point-based system for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian company.
The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa allows skilled workers to permanently relocate to Australia.
189 Visa holders can:
The Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 provides a bunch of outstanding advantages to people who want to move to Australia permanently. While other visas may constrain new immigrants to relocate to the specific state or territory that sponsored them, the 189 Visa allows you to work, study and live wherever you want in Australia.
Another major benefit of obtaining a 189 visa is that you can sponsor family members to join you, get free schooling for your kids, and have home loans. On top of that, you can also apply for Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, Medicare and Centrelink social security.
While many visas require you to already have an offer of employment, the Skilled Migration 189 Visa allows you to relocate to Australia solely based on the skills you have and your ability to fulfil the required points threshold.
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The 189 visa is a permanent visa with a point-based system for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian company, family member or nominated by a state or territory.
Applicants for a Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189) must get at least 65 points on their point assessment.
You must lodge an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited by SkillSelect to apply for this visa. You must submit your application within 60 days of receiving an invitation to apply for the 189 visa.
After obtaining the 189 Visa (Skilled Independent), you and your family members can work, study and live in Australia as permanent residents.
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for a 189 Skilled Independent Visa:
You may be eligible to apply for a 189 Skilled Independent Visa if you satisfy the following criteria:
You must have a relevant occupation listed on the skilled occupation list.
You must successfully complete a skill assessment for the relevant occupation via an authorised assessing authority and display your eligibility for skills and qualifications required to work in your chosen occupation.
You must lodge an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited by SkillSelect to apply for this visa.
You must score at least 65 points to be eligible for an invitation. Though, it is also to be noted that invitations are, more often than not, issued to applicants with points higher than 65.
Also, some occupations may require you to score more than 65 to be eligible to apply.
You must meet the points score eligibility at the time you are invited to apply for the visa.
Calculate your points here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
You must have competent English language skills to be eligible for a 189 visa. Though, it is also to be noted that applicants with proficient and superior English skills are awarded additional points.
You must be under 45 years of age to receive an invitation.
You must be fit as per the health & character requirements set out by the authorised body.
There’s a New Zealand Stream 189 Visa if you are a New Zealand Citizen.
If you hold a 189 visa, you may be eligible to bring your family to live with you in Australia as well. Eligible members include:
You may be eligible to bring your spouse or de facto partner to live with you whether they’re of the same or opposite sex. You must prove:
Your child or children must meet the following requirements to be eligible for inclusion to your 189 visa:
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Family members must demonstrate Proficient English if they are over the age of 18. They are not always required to take an English exam. So, they are eligible if they:
There’s an additional application fee that you can pay if any or all of your family members cannot fluently communicate in English.
All family members must fit the health and character requirements set out by the authorised body. Additionally, all members above the age of 16 must submit police clearances as well.
The Skilled Nominated Visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. Applicants must obtain a minimum of 65 points on a points assessment to be eligible to apply for a Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) and must be nominated by a participating State or Territory government in Australia. To apply for this visa, you must submit an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited by SkillSelect.
The 190 visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian employer
190 Visa Can:
The 190 visa is a permanent visa with a point-based system for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory.
190 Visa holders can:
When applying for 190 Visa, you must:
190 State Sponsored Visa holders are eligible to:
Prior to applying for the 190 State Sponsored Visa, you must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government and receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs.
Note: Eligibility criteria may differ depending upon which state or territory you’re applying for.
When you’re applying for the 190 visa, you may be eligible to include the following family members to your application:
The 190 State Sponsored Visa allows you to stay in Australia permanently. However, you only have a grant to travel to and from Australia for 5 years. Once this grant expires, you can either apply for an Australian Citizenship or Resident Return Visa.
You may be eligible to apply for a 190 Skilled Nominated Visa if you satisfy the following criteria:
Each Australian State or Territory Government has its own list of occupations qualified for nomination. Thus, you must meet the required skills and work experience for an eligible occupation to be nominated by the state or territory government.
You must have a relevant occupation listed on the skilled occupation list.
You must successfully complete a skill assessment for the relevant occupation via an authorised assessing authority and display your eligibility for skills and qualifications required to work in your chosen occupation.
You must lodge an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited by SkillSelect to apply for this visa.
You must score at least 65 points to be eligible for an invitation. Though, it is also to be noted that invitations are, more often than not, issued to applicants with points higher than 65.
Also, some occupations may require you to score more than 65 to be eligible to apply.
You must meet the points score eligibility at the time you are invited to apply for the visa.
Calculate your points here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
You must have competent English language skills to be eligible for a 190 visa. Though, it is also to be noted that applicants with proficient and superior English skills are awarded additional points.
You must be under 45 years of age to receive an invitation.
You must be fit as per the health & character requirements set out by the authorised body.
If you hold a 190 visa, you may be eligible to bring your family to live with you in Australia as well. Eligible members include:
You may be eligible to bring your spouse or de facto partner to live with you whether they’re of the same or opposite sex. You must prove:
Your child or children must meet the following requirements to be eligible for inclusion to your 190 visa:
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Or
Family members must demonstrate Proficient English if they are over the age of 18. They are not always required to take an English exam. So, they are eligible if they:
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If you have children above 23 years old, you cannot include them in your applicant unless certain exceptional conditions.
All family members must fit the health and character requirements set out by the authorised body. Additionally, all members above the age of 16 must submit police clearances as well.
The Skilled Regional Visa is designed to encourage skilled workers to live and work is specified regional parts of Australia for up to five years. Applicants must be sponsored by an Australian relative who is living in a designated area, or by a State or Territory government.
The Subclass 191 Skilled Regional Visa allows 494 and 491 visa holders to convert their visa to Permanent Residency. New applicants will be able to apply for 191 Skilled Regional Visa starting from November 2022.
191 Visa holders can:
• Live, work and study only in regional areas.
The Subclass 191 Skilled Regional Visa allows 494 and 491 visa holders to convert their visa to Permanent Residency. New applicants will be able to apply for 191 Skilled Regional Visa starting from November 2022.
191 Visa holders can:
If you hold a Subclass 494 and 491 visa, the 191 Skilled Regional Visa allows you to turn your temporary visa into permanent residency.
However, if you’re looking to apply for a permanent visa sooner, here are your options:
Note: New applicants will be able to apply for 191 Skilled Regional Visa starting from November 2022. We’ll be providing more information regarding this visa through our social media channels as well.
New applicants will be able to apply for 191 Skilled Regional Visa starting from November 2022. We’ll be providing more information regarding this visa through our social media channels as well.
You may be eligible to apply for a 191 skilled regional visa if you meet the following requirements:
You must have held a 491 or 494 visa prior to this application for at least 3 years
You must have complied with the requirements of your regional provisional visa
You must be in Australia at the time of filing your application.
You must have a taxable income above $53,900. This means if you have a taxable income lower than the above-mentioned threshold, you are not eligible to apply for this visa.
New applicants will be able to apply for 191 Skilled Regional Visa starting from November 2022. You will be able to sponsor qualifying family members to bring to Australia with this visa, however, the details are yet to arrive.
We’ll be providing more information regarding this visa through our social media channels as well.
The 491 Skilled Work Regional visa is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers to work and live in a regional area of Australia for up to 5 years.
491 Visa applicants must be nominated and invited to apply by an Australian state or territory government for this visa. Once you get an invitation, you must lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI).
491 Visa holders can:
Nomination or Sponsorship
An Australian State or Territory Government must nominate you to be eligible to apply for the 491 visa. You can also apply if you have been sponsored by an eligible relative.
You may be eligible to apply for a 491 Provisional Visa if you satisfy the following criteria:
You must have a relevant occupation listed on the skilled occupation list.
You must successfully complete a skill assessment for the relevant occupation via an authorised assessing authority and display your eligibility for skills and qualifications required to work in your chosen occupation.
You must lodge an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited by SkillSelect to apply for this visa.
You must score at least 65 points to be eligible for an invitation. Though, it is also to be noted that invitations are, more often than not, issued to applicants with points higher than 65.
Also, some occupations may require you to score more than 65 to be eligible to apply.
You must meet the points score eligibility at the time you are invited to apply for the visa.
Calculate your points here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
You must have competent English language skills to be eligible for a 189 visa. Though, it is also to be noted that applicants with proficient and superior English skills are awarded additional points.
You must be under 45 years of age to receive an invitation to apply.
You must be fit as per the health & character requirements set out by the authorised body.
If you hold a 491 visa, you may be eligible to bring your family to live with you in Australia as well. Eligible members include:
You may be eligible to bring your spouse or de facto partner to live with you whether they’re of the same or opposite sex. You must prove:
Your child or children must meet the following requirements to be eligible for inclusion to your 491 visa:
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or
Or
All family members must fit the health and character requirements set out by the authorised body. Additionally, all members above the age of 16 must submit police clearances as well.