Skilled Migration

The skilled migration is designed to attract migrants who make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, and fill positions where no Australian workers are available. The skilled migration also plays an important role in regional development through providing skills and labour which can't be sourced locally, as well as encouraging investment and promoting local spending in regional areas.

Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189)

This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. You do not need a sponsor or nominator but must be invited to apply.

You must:

Be aged under 45
Be invited to apply through SkillSelect - Expression of Interest (EOI)
Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
Have this level of English language, which is at least competent English
Meet health requirement
Meet character requirement
Satisfy the 65 points test: 189 Points Table

Source from Department of Home Affairs
Last update 7 April 2022

Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190)

This is a permanent visa which requires nomination by a State or Territory Government.

You must:

Be aged under 45
Be invited to apply through SkillSelect - Expression of Interest (EOI)
Be nominated by a State or Territory Government
Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list and State/Territory nominated occupation list
Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
Have this level of English language, which is at least competent English
Meet health requirement
Meet character requirement
Satisfy the 65 points test: 190 Points Table

Source from Department of Home Affairs
Last update 7 April 2022

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491)

This is a provisional visa for 5 years. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.

You must:

Be aged under 45
Be invited to apply through SkillSelect - Expression of Interest (EOI)
Be nominated by a State or Territory Government
Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list and State/Territory nominated occupation list
Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
Have this level of English language, which is at least competent English
Meet health requirement
Meet character requirement
Satisfy the 65 points test from 491 Points Table

Designated regional area

You and all members of your family unit who are also holders of the visa, will need to live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia. Your nomination must not be withdrawn, or you will not be granted the visa.

Migration Pathway

Visa holders can apply for permanent residence, if eligible, through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (Subclass 191), which commences on 16 November 2022.

Source from Department of Home Affairs

Last update 7 April 2022