Skilled Independent Visa Subclass189

Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

 

The Process for applying for a 189 or 190 visa is:

achieve the pass mark set for the skilled migration points test – currently set at 60 for these visas

lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect

upon invitation lodge your application within 60 days

be between 18 and 45 years of age

pass a skills assessment for an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list

meet English language and health and character requirements

To apply for Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 you will need to be nominated by a State or Territory as a suitable candidate for an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupations List .

 

Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491

This is a 5-year temporary visa for people who are prepared to live and work in regional areas. All of the previous criteria apply to this visa.

However, it is also possible to be sponsored by a relative who lives in the regional area where you are applying.

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This visa has many criteria and fine line and can be complex.