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Skilled Visas

SC 189 / SC 190 / SC 491

  Permanent Skilled Visas                             

Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa

  • A permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state government. It allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia. 

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Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

  • A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government. This visa requires you to reside in the nominating state for a specific period.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SC 190

  Provisional Skilled Visas                             

Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

  • A temporary visa for Skilled workers nominated by a state or territory to live and work in regional areas for up to five years. It offers a pathway to permanent residency through the SC 191 Visa.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SC 191

  Temporary Skilled Visa                              

Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa

  • A visa for recent Australian institutions graduates to gain valuable work experience. It has two streams:

    • Graduate Work Stream: For graduates with skills in demand​

    • Post-Study Work Stream: For higher education graduates

LEARN MORE ABOUT SC 485

  Understanding the Points Test               

The Points Test evaluates your eligibility for skilled migration based on various factors. A minimum of 65 points is required to apply. Higher points improve your chances of receiving an invitation.​

How Points Are Awarded

  1. Age
    Younger applicants score higher points (maximum points for ages 25-32)​​

  2. English Proficiency
    Points increase with higher English test scores​​

  3. Work Experience
    Points are awarded for Skilled employment inside and outside Australia​​

  4. Qualifications
    Points depend on your educational achievements, such as Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree or PhD.

  5. Additional Factors

    • Regional Study​

    • Relationship Status

    • STEM qualifications

    • NAATI Certification

    • Professional Year Program Completion

LEARN MORE ABOUT POINTS TEST

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