Skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory, or relative
Skilled Independent 189
This is an Australian visa with an online points test for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory, or relative. With one of these visas, you can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. You can add or remove family members during the processing of your visa application.
- This is a permanent visa for highly skilled workers who are not sponsored.
- Skilled independents are not sponsored by a state or territory, employer or family member.
- Skilled workers can live and work in any occupation, anywhere in Australia.
- Family members can be included or excluded until the application is decided.
If you are busy or confused by visiting various departmental websites, try our online assessment toolkit. Once you’ve chosen a nominated occupation, we can provide all required information, forms, eligibility and guidelines to lodge your skill assessment, EOI and 189 skilled independent visa application using a DIY Zendesk Guide
Skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory
State Sponsored 190
This is an Australian visa with an online points test for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory. The holder of one of these visas can live and work permanently in the nominated state or territory, and add or remove family members anytime while onshore or offshore. Click the below link to see if your nominated occupation is on your desired state’s skilled occupation list (SOL).
- This is a permanent visa, nominated by a state or territory, without any visa conditions.
- A skilled worker is required to work for two years in the nominated state.
- The state or territory has to sponsor you if you are applying for a 190 visa.
- Skilled workers can work with any employer in the nominated state in Australia.
- Family members can be added or removed until the application is decided.
If you are busy or confused by visiting various departmental websites, try our Zendesk Guide. Once you’ve chosen a nominated occupation, we can provide all required information, forms, eligibility and guidelines to lodge your skill assessment, EOI and 190 Skilled State Sponsored Visa Application
Regional or Relative Sponsored (Provisional)
Regional Sponsored VISA 491
This is an Australian visa with an online points test for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area in Australia. This visa is valid for four years, and the applicant must live and work in a specified regional area or designated area. Click the below link for self-lode visa application assistance
- This visa is not a permanent visa but a provisional permanent visa.
- This is a pathway visa that allows one to apply for permanent residence via 191 visa.
- A state or territory, or an eligible relative from a designated area, can sponsor skilled workers.
- The provisional permanent visa is valid for up to five years.
- Skilled workers must live, study and work in a regional area
- Family members can be included or excluded as secondary applicants until the outcome of the visa application is decided.
If you are busy or confused by visiting various departmental websites, try our Zendesk Guide. Once you’ve chosen a nominated occupation, we can provide all required information, forms, eligibility and guidelines to lodge your skill assessment, EOI and 491 Skilled Regional Visa application
Global Talent Visa subclass 858
Global Talent Visa subclass 858
The Global Talent Visa subclass 858 is designed to provide a streamlined and priority visa pathway for highly skilled and talented individuals to migrate to Australia permanently. Aim to attract talented individuals across the world who are the top of their field of industries in target sectors
Requirement
The high-income threshold last financial year the amount set by Fair Work Australia. This year, the threshold is at $158,500.
Have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one any of the a profession, sports, arts or academia and research
The Department will assess the applicant’s ability to earn the threshold through:
- The applicant’s current salary
- Job offer outlining the salary
- Recent PhD or Masters graduates in the target sectors.
Nominator Requirement
Have a nominator with a national reputation in your area of talent who is: an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organisation
Lived and worked for three years in a designated regional area in Australia
Skilled Permanent Visa 191
191 visa is for people who have lived and worked in designated regional area Australia on a previous, eligible visa 494 OR 491
191 visa is for people who have lived and worked in designated regional area Australia on a previous, eligible visa 494 OR 491
191 is permanent visa, which allows you and your family to work and study anywhere in Australia, apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
Requirement
Currently on a regional provisional visa subclass 491 or 494 visa for at least three years and minimum income 53900 A$ per annum for at least three years.
Visa holders can move between regional areas. Regional areas are defined as any area excluding Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Don’t want to spend high and want to apply your self, this option can save you huge amounts of money on consulting charges.
Use Our Zendesk Guide related to your nominated occupation
- Skill Assessment Guidelines | Forms | Fees
- ANZSCO, ASCO Dictionary with Caveats
- An online points test to see if you achieve a pass mark
- Your Occupation listing on SOL | State | Regional | Employer Sponsored
- State Sponsorships Guidelines | Forms | Fees
- Regional Sponsorships Guidelines | Forms | Fees
- Post Codes for Regional Areas
- FAQ on Skill Assessments | States | Regional Sponsorships