Skill Immigration Australia

Australia offers several skilled immigration programs that allow individuals with specific skills, qualifications, and work experience to migrate to the country as permanent residents. The primary skilled immigration program in Australia is the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, which is points-based and includes several visa subclasses:

1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): This visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member. To be eligible, applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation to apply based on their points score.
2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia if they are nominated by a state or territory government. To be eligible, applicants must first be nominated by a specific Australian state or territory and then submit an EOI.
3. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): This visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area. It is a pathway to permanent residency after living and working in a regional area for a specific period.
4. Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494): This visa allows skilled workers to be sponsored by an employer in a designated regional area. It is a pathway to permanent residency under certain conditions.
5. Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 887): This visa is for individuals who have lived and worked in a specified regional area in Australia on a qualifying visa, such as the Subclass 491 or Subclass 494, for a specific period. It leads to permanent residency.
6. Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188/888): Although not part of the GSM program, this visa category allows individuals with significant business or investment experience to establish or manage businesses in Australia. It leads to permanent residency.

To be eligible for skilled migration to Australia, applicants typically need to meet certain criteria, including:

• Age requirements (usually under a certain age, with some exceptions).
• English language proficiency.
• Skills assessment by a relevant authority for the nominated occupation.
• Sufficient points on the Points Test, which considers factors like age, English language proficiency, work experience, and more.
• Health and character requirements.
• Meeting specific visa subclass requirements, which may vary depending on the visa category.