Visas

Subclass 189

Skilled Independent Visa

• A points based meaning points will be rewarded for age, English ability, work experience, qualifications etc.
• The pass mark is currently 65 but usually you will need to achieve higher points than this.
• The applicant needs to successfully complete an IELTS test (English test) and also have a positive skills assessment conducted by the appropriate assessing authority.
• Lodge an expression of interest through skilled select and be invited to apply
• Meet health and character requirements
• This is a permanent residency visa

Subclass 190

Skilled Nominated Visa

• It’s a point based visa which mean points will be rewarded for age, English ability, work experience, skills etc
• The pass mark is currently 65 but usually you will need to achieve higher points
• The applicant needs to successfully complete an IELTS test (English test) and also have a positive skills assessment conducted by the appropriate assessing authority.
• Lodge an expression of interest through skilled select and be invited to apply
• Be nominated by a State or Territory Government
• Meet health and character requirements
• This is a permanent residency visa.

Subclass 491

Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa

This visa is a 3 year provisional visa which requires holders to live and work in a regional area. To qualify, you need to be sponsored by either a relative living in a designated area or a State or Territory Government.

•  The candidate will need to have a positive skills assessment
• English criteria – candidate will usually need to complete an English test
• An expression of interest needs to be lodged through skills select and wait to be invited to apply by the Department of home affairs.
• If you have been invited to apply you need to respond within 90 days by lodging a valid visa application
• This is a provisional visa with a pathway to permanent residency.