A Look at The Different Types Of Skilled Migration Visas For Australia

So if there are few workers with advanced skills, then highly-productive economies will suffer, and their growth will slow down. This explains why nations like Australia are encouraging the entry of workers from a wide array of skill groups (and countries). Here's a look at the different types of skilled migration visas for Australia.

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

With the Australian economy booming, the country is actively encouraging the entry of immigrant workers coming from a wide variety of skill groups. And with the country experiencing a shortage of skilled labour, this means that wages are high, and newly-arrived skilled workers could be living their dreams sooner than they think.

The subclass 189 visa allows the individual to immigrate to Australia independently without relying on sponsorship from a state or employer. In order to be eligible for the visa, the applicant must have at least 60 points, based on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), which lists all eligible occupations for migration, and the points required for each occupation.  

The applicant should also be less than 50 years old at the time of invitation to apply, must meet the health, character and English language requirements, and must have a nominated occupation from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) Skilled Occupation List. 

And according a noted Perth migration agent, the nominated occupation will also need to be determined through a skills assessment from the relevant skills-assessing body, as well as obtaining a Points Test Advice letter. If the applicant meets the above requirements, an EOI or Expression Of Interest can be lodged with the DIBP.

Once the EOI has been selected (and the applicant is invited to apply), an application for migration can then be lodged with the DIBP. The 189 visa is a permanent visa that is valid for 5 years from the date of grant of visa.  

Skilled Sponsored Visa (Subclass 190)

The 190 visa allows the individual to immigrate to Australia through state or territory sponsorship. The applicant is required to have a minimum 60 points based on the DIBP's current points test, must be under the age of 50 at the time they are invited to apply, meet the minimum requirements for English language and work experience, and must have a sponsorship from a state or territory in Australia.

The nominated occupation should also be determined through a skills assessment from the relevant skills-assessing body, and through obtaining a Points Test Advice Letter. If the applicant meets the requirements, an Expression of Interest (EOI) can be lodged with the DIBP, and once it has been selected, the applicant is invited to apply for migration.  

The 190 visa is a permanent visa that's valid for 5 years from the date of visa grant. However, the visa however requires that the applicant must reside in the sponsoring state for the first two years of their residence.

Skilled Nomination or Sponsored Visa (Subclass 489)

A 489 visa provides a pathway for permanent residence in Australia, especially to applicants who don't meet the requirements for a permanent migration visa; however the applications are by invitation only.

Applicants also have the opportunity to apply for permanent residence once they have lived for two years and worked for at least 12 months in a Specified Regional Area in Australia on this visa.

But in order for the applicant to be granted the 489 visa, he or she must meet all minimum requirements for English language ability, meet the minimum health and character requirements, be under the age of 50 at the time of invitation, and meet the pass mark of 60 points on the points test

To learn more, contact your local migration agent Perth, or visit the website of the Australian embassy in your country.

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