| Visa Type |
Purpose |
Key Requirements |
Application Process |
| Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) |
Permanent residency for skilled workers without sponsorship. |
- Submit an EOI and receive an invitation.
- Occupation on MLTSSL.
- Pass a skills assessment.
- Under 45 years old.
- Minimum 65 points.
- Meet English language proficiency.
|
- Submit EOI through SkillSelect.
- Wait for invitation.
- Apply within 60 days.
|
| Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) |
Permanent residency for state-nominated skilled workers. |
- State nomination.
- Occupation on skilled occupation list.
- Pass a skills assessment.
- Under 45 years old.
- Minimum 65 points.
- Meet English language proficiency.
|
- Submit EOI.
- Obtain nomination.
- Receive invitation.
- Apply within 60 days.
|
| Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) |
Allows employers to fill labor shortages with skilled workers. |
- Sponsorship by an approved business.
- Nomination for a position.
- Possess necessary skills.
- Meet English proficiency.
|
- Employer applies as sponsor.
- Employer nominates position.
- Employee applies for visa.
|
