General Skilled Migration 189、190、489 Visas

The General Skilled Migration program is for skilled individuals or families looking to permanently migrate to Australia, to fill Australia’s skill shortages. Visas within the General Skilled Migration program are points tested and are either independent, State / Territory sponsored or family-sponsored permanent visas.

NSW provides visa nomination to highly skilled professionals in a range of occupations to help drive economic growth in our state.

General Requirements of Australia Skilled Visas

You must meet the following criteria to qualify for a skilled visa:

Age: You must be below the age of 45 at the point of application (unless exempted;
English Language: You should pass a level of competent English where you are required to take certain language test unless you are the citizen of certain countries;
Meet the skills requirement: Your occupation must be found on the skilled occupational list
Skilled Assessment: You must obtain skilled assessment from relevant body unless exempted
Meet the points test of 65 points and above
Meet the health and character requirements.

Not all skilled visas need to meet the above general requirements. Read further to learn more than different types of Australia skilled work visa and their individual requirements.

Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted.

Enroll in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses

Application Process

1

Before you apply

1.Engagement with Consultant

2.Settle Legal Fee

2

Application

1. Prepare Supporting Document

2. Submission of application

3

Expression of Interest

1. Submit an expression of interest (EOI)

2.Received File Number

4

Visa Grant

1. Health and Charater Check Notification

2. Visa Grant

5

Citizenship

Having been resident for 4 years prior to application and leaving the country for not more than one year.

Project Description

Skilled Independent VISA

(Subclass 189)

Skilled Nominated VISA

(Subclass 190)

Skilled Regional (Provisional) VISA

(Subclass 489)

Requirements:

1. Nominated an occupation under SOL
2. Positive skilled assessment
3. Under 50 years old
4. Reach pointtest
5. At least competent English
6. Pass health and character requirement

Benefits:

1 . Stay in Australia indefinitely for 5 years
2. Work and study in Australia
3. Enroll in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
4. Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
5. Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted

Requirements

1. Nominated occupation under CSOL
2. Positive skilled assessment
3. Under 50 years old
4. Reach pointtest
5. At least competent English.
6. Received State Nomination approval
7. Pass the health and character requirement

Benefits

1. Stay in Australia indefinitely for 5 years
2. Work and study in Australia
3. Enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
4. Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
5. Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted.

Requirements

1. Been nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area
2. Positive skilled assessment
3. Under 50 years old
4. Reach point test
5. At least competent English
6. Meet health and character requirement

Benefits

1. Allowed to stay in specific state
2. Free to work and study in Australia
3. Travel to and from Australia freely for 4 years from date of grant

General Skilled Migration 189、190、489 Visas