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Skilled Migration
Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is ideal for qualified professionals who want to live and work in Australia. It offers pathways to permanent or temporary residency through popular visa subclasses such as the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190).
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State Nomination
State nomination empowers Australian state and territory governments to nominate skilled migrants who meet their specific workforce requirements. This nomination significantly increases your chances of being invited to apply for a skilled visa by the Australian Government.
Your residency outcome depends on the visa subclass under which you’re nominated (e.g., Subclass 190 or Subclass 491). Typically, applicants are expected to live and work in the nominating state and demonstrate relevant skills and experience in demand.
To apply for state nomination, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and lodge a State Nomination Application via the respective state government website.
Requirement
- Positive skills assessment of your nominated occupation.
- Nominated occupation listed on the state's skilled visa occupation list.
- Meet the skilled age requirement.
- Minimum 65 points.
- Proof of required English proficiency.
- Qualification documents (Australian as well as Overseas).
- Work reference letter and other relevant documents (if applicable).
- Proof of Residency.
- Points claim proof.
- Commitment letter (if required).
- Meet all Department of Home Affairs visa requirements.
- Meet health and character requirements.
How to Get It
- Complete an EOI as well as the state nomination application.
- Receive an invitation during an invitation round.
- Gather your documents.
- Apply for the skilled visa within the indicated timeframe in your state nomination email.
- Await visa outcome.
To get a state nomination, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to both the state and the Federal Government. Some states may charge an application fee.
Applicants are ranked on a points-based system, where higher experience, education, and English skills improve your chances.
Note: EOI and nomination applications are not visa applications. State processing can take up to 12 weeks.
State-nominated skilled Visa types
Subclass 190:
This permanent visa allows indefinite stay anywhere in Australia and requires an invitation from a state or territory. Seventy-five percent of applications are processed within 9 months, with an application fee of AUD 4640.
Requirement
- Positive skills assessment of the occupation listed on the state’s skilled occupation list.
- Minimum 65 points.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Competent English level.
- Health and character requirements met.
- Submitted EOI and a State nomination application and received an invitation from the state or territory.
After the Grant
- Eligible for Australian citizenship.
- Enroll in public healthcare schemes like Medicare.
- Sponsor relatives to come to Australia.
Subclass 491
This visa enables skilled professionals to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years.
It offers a clear pathway to permanent residency after just three years. To apply, you must receive an invitation from a state or territory.
Processing time: 75% of applications are finalized within 9 months.
Application fee: AUD 4,640.
Requirement
- Occupation listed on the skilled occupation list.
- Positive skills assessment.
- Minimum 65 points.
- Under 45 years of age.
- Competent English level.
- Health and character requirements met.
- Submitted EOI through SkillSelect and received an invitation from the state or territory.
This visa helps you to meet eligibility for the Permanent visa (Subclass 191)
This visa is for individuals who hold a Global Talent visa (subclass 491 or 494) and have met the permanent residence requirements. The cost of this visa is AUD 475. Price may vary for Hongkong Passport holders.
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Hold an eligible visa.
- Satisfy the regional stay requirement.
- Benefits:
- Grant of permanent residency in Australia.
- Application Process:
- Application for permanent residency under the Global Talent stream.
- Processing Time:
- Processing times for permanent residency applications may vary.
Skilled Independent Visa
Subclass 189:
This point-tested permanent visa allows indefinite stay anywhere in Australia. To apply, you must have an invitation from the Australian Federal government. Seventy-five percent of applications are processed within 24 months, and the application fee is AUD 4640.State-nominated skilled Visa types
Subclass 190:
This permanent visa allows indefinite stay anywhere in Australia and requires an invitation from a state or territory. Seventy-five percent of applications are processed within 9 months, with an application fee of AUD 4640.
Requirement
- Positive skills assessment of the occupation listed on the state’s skilled occupation list.
- Minimum 65 points.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Competent English level.
- Health and character requirements met.
- Submitted EOI and a State nomination application and received an invitation from the state or territory.
After the Grant
- Eligible for Australian citizenship.
- Enroll in public healthcare schemes like Medicare.
- Sponsor relatives to come to Australia.