Australia’s Skilled Migration program offers skilled workers a clear pathway to permanent residency and prosperity. With multiple visa options and a robust points-based system, skilled migration opens the doors to high-demand job opportunities across healthcare, engineering, IT, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about skilled migration visa options and how Migration Guru can help.
Visa Subclasses for Skilled Migration
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- Overview: Permanent residency visa for independent skilled workers not sponsored by an employer, state, or family.
- Eligibility: Age 18-44, occupation on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), positive skills assessment, English proficiency, 65 points on the Australian Migration Visa Points System.
- Benefits: Permanent residency, access to social benefits, citizenship pathway.
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- Overview: Permanent residency visa requiring state or territory nomination.
- Eligibility: State nomination, occupation on MLTSSL or Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), positive skills assessment, competent English, 65 points.
- Benefits: Permanent residency with an obligation to live and work in the nominating state, social benefits, citizenship pathway.
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
- Overview: A provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by a regional state/territory or family member.
- Eligibility: Regional sponsorship, occupation on MLTSSL, STSOL, or Regional Occupation List (ROL), positive skills assessment, English proficiency, 65 points.
- Benefits: 5-year stay in designated regions, pathway to permanent residency.
- (Subclass 186)
- Overview: Permanent visa sponsored by an approved Australian employer.
- Eligibility: Employer nomination, occupation on skilled list, positive skills assessment, English proficiency, health and character requirements.
- Benefits: Permanent residency, social benefits, pathway to citizenship.
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)
- Overview: A temporary visa for addressing skill shortages through employer sponsorship.
- Eligibility: Employer sponsorship, occupation on skilled list, two years of relevant work experience, health and character requirements.
- Benefits: Up to 4-year stay, employment in nominated occupation, pathway to permanent residency for certain streams.
How Migration Guru Can Assist You
Migration Guru specializes in guiding skilled professionals through the migration process. With MARA-registered agents, they ensure lawful and thorough support for every client’s unique situation.
Services Include:
- Personalized Visa Consultation: Tailored recommendations for your specific eligibility, including insights into occupation lists and visa requirements.
- Application Assistance: Help in gathering and submitting necessary documentation for a successful application.
- Skills Assessment Guidance: Support in obtaining a positive skills assessment.
- State Nomination & Employer Sponsorship: Assistance in securing state nomination or coordinating employer sponsorship for employer-nominated visas.
Contact Migration Guru
- Phone: +61-7-3036 3800
- Email: info@migrationguru.com.au
- Website: migrationguru.com.au
- Facebook: Migration Guru
With Migration Guru’s expertise, navigating skilled migration to Australia becomes clear and achievable. Start your journey toward a prosperous future in Australia today!
