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GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION VISA
The aim of the GSM (General Skilled Migration) Program is to select migrants who, because of the skills they possess, are more likely to find skilled employment shortly after they arrive in Australia.
There are 4 types of General Skilled Migration Visas.
Relevant Documents:
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
The subclass 189 visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in Australia. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia indefinitely, as well as study and enroll in Medicare, Australia’s national health care system.
To be eligible for the subclass 189 skilled migration visa in Australia, you must first meet the requirements of the points-based system. This includes factors such as your age, work experience, language ability, and education. You must also have an occupation on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List and be sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government. In addition, you must meet the following requirements:
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You must be under the age of 45 at the time of application
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You must have a suitable skills assessment for your occupation
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You must have at least competent English language proficiency
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You must meet the health and character requirements
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You must have enough money to support yourself and any family members who come with you to Australia
It’s important to note that these requirements are subject to change, so it’s always best to check with the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date information.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
The subclass 190 skilled nominated visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in Australia. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia indefinitely, as well as study and enroll in Medicare, Australia’s national health care system. To be eligible for this visa, you must first meet the requirements of the points-based system, which includes factors such as your age, work experience, language ability, and education. In addition, you must have an occupation on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List and be nominated by a state or territory government. This visa allows you to travel in and out of Australia for five years from the date it is granted. After that, you will need to apply for a Resident Return Visa if you want to continue traveling on this visa.
To be eligible for the subclass 190 skilled nominated visa, you must meet the following requirements:
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You must be under the age of 45 at the time of application
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You must have a suitable skills assessment for your occupation
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You must have at least competent English language proficiency
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You must meet the health and character requirements
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You must have enough money to support yourself and any family members who come with you to Australia
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You must be nominated by a state or territory government
It’s important to note that these requirements are subject to change, so it’s always best to check with the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date information.
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
The subclass 491 skilled work regional visa is a temporary residence visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. This visa allows you to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for up to five years. To be eligible for this visa, you must first meet the requirements of the points-based system, which includes factors such as your age, work experience, language ability, and education. You must also have an occupation on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List and be sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government.
To be eligible for the subclass 491 skilled work regional visa, you must meet the following requirements:
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You must be under the age of 45 at the time of application
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You must have a suitable skills assessment for your occupation
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You must have at least competent English language proficiency
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You must meet the health and character requirements
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You must have enough money to support yourself and any family members who come with you to Australia
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You must be sponsored by an eligible family member or nominated by a state or territory government
It’s important to note that these requirements are subject to change, so it’s always best to check with the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date information.
Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 858)
The subclass 858 distinguished talent visa is a temporary residence visa for people who have exceptional talents in the fields of art, science, research, or academia and want to live and work in Australia. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia for up to four years. To be eligible for this visa, you must have a record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in your field and be internationally recognized as having a high level of expertise.
Skills Assessment
The Department of Home Affairs only accepts a skills assessment issued by the relevant assessing authority in Australia. Depending on your occupation or visa type, you may need to have your skills assessed as suitable for migration purposes. The relevant assessing authority will check that your skills and qualifications meet the standard and level set to work
in the relevant occupation in Australia. Skills assessments are issued by relevant skills assessing authorities including VETASSESS, CPA Australia, Institute of Managers and Leaders National (IML), Engineers Australia, Trades Recognition Authority (TRA), and Australian Computer Society (ACS). The relevant assessing authority depends on the occupation selected. The list of eligible skilled occupations is set out here. Each assessing authority has its assessment procedure, criteria, timeframes, and charges.
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