Australia
The Skilled Migration Program offers applicants the opportunity to gain residency in Australia by seeking employment in the country. Applicants are assessed based on factors like age, education, work experience, English proficiency and occupation demand. Successful applicants can enjoy th emany benefits that come with residency in Australia while fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce in Australia.
Right to live anywhere in Australia and work in your field
172 countries and territories after obtaining citizenship
Australia ranks among nations paying a very high level of salary for skilled professionals.
Applicants can sponsor family members for permanent residency
General Skilled Migration Program
To be eligible for Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, applicants must be working in an occupation listed on one of the designated occupation lists:
- The Medium and Long-Term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL);
- the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), or
- the Regional Occupation List (ROL).
The GSM uses a points-based assessment system to evaluate candidates, allocating points across criteria such as age, English language competency, educational qualifications, professional experience, and other attributes. These attributes may include the completion of an Australian qualification, prior study in a regional Australian area, proficiency in a community language and claiming the skilled experience of your spouse.
This system aims to prioritize high-calibre migrants who align with Australia’s economic and demographic needs. Legislative guidelines define both a minimum pass mark and a competitive pool mark, which act as a threshold to regulate the selection process, ensuring skilled migration aligns with national priorities.
SHARED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
- Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant authority.
- Demonstrate competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
- Achieve the minimum points test score (currently 65 points.
PERMANENT SKILLED VISA
SUBCLASS 189 – SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA
This visa grants 5 years of Permanent Residency in Australia and require applicants to meet the following criteria:
- Occupation must be on the MLTSSL.
- Must be below 45 years of Age
- English language proficiency must be demonstrated
- Must meet the designated pass mark
PERMANENT SKILLED VISA
SUBCLASS 190 – SKILLED NOMINATED VISA
This visa grants 5 years of Permanent Residency in Australia and require applicants to meet the following criteria:
- Occupation must be on the MLTSSL.
- Must be below 45 years of Age
- English language proficiency must be demonstrated
- Must meet the designated pass mark
PROVISIONAL VISA
SUBCLASS 491 – REGIONAL PATHWAY
The Subclass 491 visa is a 5-year provisional visa for skilled workers and their families to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia.
Key features include:
- Travel flexibility: Freely enter/exit Australia during validity.
- Regional obligations: Visa holders must live and work in the specified regional area (depending on nomination by a state/territory or sponsorship by an eligible family member).
- Pathway to PR: After meeting residency and work requirements, holders can apply for permanent residency (PR) while in Australia (e.g., through Subclass 191).
| LOCATION: | Oceania between the Pacific and Indian Oceans |
| CAPITAL CITY: | Canberra |
| TOTAL AREA: | 7.68 million km2 |
| TIME DIFFERENCE: | UTC+11 |
| LANGUAGE: | English (official) |
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| GOVERNMENT TYPE: | Constitutional Monarchy |
| CURRENCY: | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| GDP (PPP)(PER CAPITA): | $60,500 USD |
| POPULATION: | 25,690,000 |
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