SKILLED MIGRATION
Skilled Migration - INDEPENDENT MIGRANT
VISA CATEGORIES
- Skilled Independent, subclass 189
Skilled Migration - RELATIVE OR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED
VISA CATEGORIES
- Skilled Nominated, subclass 190
- Skilled Nominated or Sponsored, subclass 489
- Skilled Regional, subclass 887
Skilled Migration - EMPLOYER SPONSORED
VISA CATEGORIES
- Employer Nomination Scheme, subclass 186
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme, subclass 187
SKILLED MIGRATION – INDEPENDENT MIGRANT
Skilled Independent, subclass 189
SKILLED MIGRATION – RELATIVE OR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED
Skilled Nominated, subclass 190
1REQUIREMENTS
This visa category requires nomination by a state or territory government in Australia under State Migration Program.
SKILLED MIGRATION – RELATIVE OR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED
Skilled Nominated or Sponsored, subclass 489
1REQUIREMENTS
This visa category requires nomination by a state or territory government in Australia under State Migration Program or a sponsorship by an eligible relative living in Regional Australia.
This is a temporary 4-year visa. Visa holders are required to live and work in Regional Australia in order to qualify (after 2 years, with evidence of at least 12 months local work experience ) to apply for a permanent visa – Skilled Regional, subclass 887.
2AUSTRALIAN SPONSOR
Australian sponsor: Australian close relative (parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, including step relatives) or eligible New Zealand citizen.
A New Zealand citizen who at the time of their last entry to Australia would have met their health and character checks and:
HELD a Subclass 444 (Special Category) visa on 26 February 2001
HELD a Subclass 444 visa that was in force for at least one year in the two years before 26 February 2001, or
HAS a certificate, issued under the Social Security Act 1991, that states the citizen, for the purposes of the Social Security Act, was residing in Australia on a particular date (Centrelink stopped accepting applications for these certificates on 26 Februrary 2004)
HELD a Subclass 444 (Special Category) visa on 26 February 2001
HELD a Subclass 444 visa that was in force for at least one year in the two years before 26 February 2001, or
HAS a certificate, issued under the Social Security Act 1991, that states the citizen, for the purposes of the Social Security Act, was residing in Australia on a particular date (Centrelink stopped accepting applications for these certificates on 26 Februrary 2004)
- Invited to apply ( SKILL SELECT )
- Under 45 years of age when invited to apply
- Nominates an occupation from MEDIUM AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC SKILLS LIST (subclass 189) or SHORT-TERM SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST (for subclass 190 and 489 in case a candidate applies under nomination by the state/territory government)
- Has skills assessed as suitable for the nominated occupation by a relevant assesing authority
- Has at least COMPETENT ENGLISH (see PDF below)
- Achieved 60 points or more on the POINT TEST (see PDF below)
- Meets health and character requirement
SKILLED MIGRATION – RELATIVE OR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED
Skilled Regional, subclass 887
At least 12 months work experience while holding one of the following visas:
- Skilled Designated Area Sponsored, subclass 496
- Skilled Independent Regional, subclass 495
- Skilled Regional Sponsored, subclass 475
- Skilled Regional Sponsored, subclass 487
- Skilled Nominated or Sponsored, subclass 489
- 2 years residence in Regional Australia
- No substantial criminal record
- Good health
SKILLED MIGRATION – EMPLOYER SPONSORED
Employer Nomination Scheme, subclass 186
- Under 45 years of age (under 50 if applies under Temporary Residence Transition stream)
- Has skills assessed as suitable by the relevant skills assessing authority, at least three years full-time work experience in the nominated occupation from MEDIUM AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC SKILLS LIST and SHORT-TERM SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST and at least COMPETENT ENGLISH (see PDF below), OR
- Has worked full-time in Australia in the nominated occupation on a Temporary Work, subclass 457 visa for the nominating employer for last two years prior to the visa application being made and has at least COMPETENT ENGLISH(see PDF below), OR
- Meets the age, skills and English language requirements stated in the labour agreement (applicants sponsored by an employer through a tailored and negotiated labour agreement or regional migration agreement)
- Meets any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements (if applicable)
- No substantial criminal record
- Good health
Under some circumstances, visa applicant may seek exemption from skill, language or age eligibility requirements.
- Actively and lawfully operates a business in Australia
- Has a vacancy to fill
- Follows all relevant Australian laws and has a satisfactory record of meeting immigration laws
- Has a current training strategy for existing and future Australian employees or in case of recently established business, has a training plan
JOB OFFER:
- Full-time, ongoing and available for at least two years
- With working conditions that are no less favourable than provided for under the relevant Australian legislation and awards
- In an occupation from MEDIUM AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC SKILLS LIST and SHORT-TERM SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST
SKILLED MIGRATION – EMPLOYER SPONSORED
Regional Sponsored Migration Schme, subclass 187
- Under 45 years of age (under 50 if applies under Temporary Residence Transition stream)
- Holds relevant to the job offer formal qualifications* and has at least COMPETENT ENGLISH (see PDF below), before the visa application is lodged, , OR
- Has worked full-time in Australia in the nominated occupation on a Temporary Work, subclass 457 visa for the nominating employer for last two years prior to the visa application being made and has at least COMPETENT ENGLISH(see PDF below), OR
- Meets the age, skills and English language requirements stated in the labour agreement (applicants sponsored by an employer through a tailored and negotiated labour agreement or regional migration agreement)
- Meets any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements (if applicable)
- No substantial criminal record
- Good health
* has skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority if nominated as a tradesperson and obtained qualifications outside Australia
Under some circumstances, visa applicant may seek exemption from skill, language or age eligibility requirements.
- Actively and lawfully operates a business in Regional Australia (see PDF below)
- Has a vacancy to fill
- Follows all relevant Australian laws and has a satisfactory record of meeting immigration laws
JOB OFFER:
- Full-time, ongoing and available for at least two years
- In an occupation as specified by legislative instrument IMMI 15/083 or IMMI 15/109
- With working conditions that are no less favourable than provided for under the relevant Australian legislation and awards
- Certified by a Regional Certifying Body