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Skilled Visas

Australian skilled visas are designed to allow foreign nationals with specialized skills or qualifications to work in Australia temporarily or permanently.

 

There are several types of skilled visas available, including the Skilled Independent visa, the Skilled Nominated visa, and the Skilled Work Regional visa.

 

These visas have different eligibility requirements and application processes, but generally, they require applicants to have relevant skills and qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency.

 

Skilled visas may also require applicants to meet certain health and character requirements, and may provide opportunities for visa holders to bring their family members to Australia. The length of stay, work and study conditions, and eligibility for permanent residency vary depending on the specific visa category.

 

Skilled visas can provide a pathway for foreign nationals to live and work in Australia, with the opportunity to build a career and contribute to the Australian economy.

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Voltmeter

The Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent Visa is a permanent residency visa that is intended for people with skills that are highly demanded within Australia’s labour market. There is a points tested stream and a New Zealand citizen stream.

Skilled – Independent (Multiple Streams)

Subclass 189

Motor Testing

The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa is a permanent residency visa intended for skilled people to be nominated by an appropriate State or Territory government body. Each state might have different additional requirements and is points tested.

Skill Nominated

(Points-Tested)

Subclass 190

Construction Managers

The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional is a provisional visa that enables its holder to migrate, study and live in regional areas of Australia for 5 years. The permanent residency pathway for this visa has yet to be fully finalised and will commence on the 16th of November 2022.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

Subclass 491

Engineer Inspecting Gas Line

The Subclass 476 Skilled – Recognised Graduate Visa is intended for recent engineering graduates to live, work or study in Australia for up to 18 months. This is a temporary residency visa.

Skilled

Recognised Graduate

Subclass 476

Graduates Holding Diplomas

The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa is intended for international students who have recently graduated with an Australian qualification. This is a temporary residency visa.

Temporary Graduate

Subclass 485

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