General Skilled Migration Visa
Skilled – Independent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 885)
A permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of at least two years study and for holders of certain temporary visas with skills in demand in Australia. Applicants are not sponsored and must pass a points test.
Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)
A permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of at least two years study and for holders of certain temporary visas with skills in demand in Australia. For applicants not able to meet the Skilled – Independent requirements, who have either a relative in Australia to sponsor them or a nomination from a state or territory government.
Skilled – Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
A permanent visa for eligible provisional visa holders who have lived for at least two years and worked for at least one year in a Specified Regional Area in Australia.
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 487)
A three year provisional visa for eligible overseas students and holders of certain temporary visas. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two years and working for at least one year in a Specified Regional Area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa.
Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485)
An 18 month temporary visa for overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of at least two years study. Allows applicants who are unable to pass the points test to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain the skills and experience needed to apply for a permanent or provisional General Skilled Migration visa. No points test applies.
Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)
A permanent visa for people with skills in demand in the Australian labour market. Applicants are not sponsored and must pass a points test.
Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
A permanent visa for people unable to meet the Skilled – Independent requirements. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or nominated by a participating state or territory government. Applicants must pass a points test.
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)
A three year provisional visa. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two years and working for at least one year in a Specified Regional Area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa. Applicants must pass a points test.
Skilled – Recognised Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 476)
An 18 month temporary visa for graduates of recognised overseas educational institutions who have skills in demand in Australia. There is no points test for this visa.
If you are a New Zealand Citizen
New Zealand citizens should apply for an offshore General Skilled Migration visa, regardless of whether you are in or outside Australia.
You may apply for the following subclasses:
Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)
Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)
Skilled – Recognised Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 476)
New Zealand citizens must obtain a skills assessment before applying for General Skilled Migration regardless of whether they are able to obtain registration in their nominated occupation in Australia. The skills assessment must be provided by the approved assessing body for their nominated skilled occupation. New Zealand citizens who are Special Category Visa (subclass 444) holders and any accompanying secondary applicants will be eligible to apply for and be granted an offshore General Skilled Migration visa while they are in Australia.
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