Skilled migration Australia – Major Categories 2021

Following are major skilled immigration categories for Australia.

 

Independent Skilled Visa (Subclass 189)

This permanent visa category is assessed against the applicant’s skills. It is aimed at international/ overseas students who have finished their studies in Australia in the last six months, and as the name suggests, it is independent of sponsorship or other criteria and relies solely on the applicant’s skill base alone.

Who is eligible for an Independent Skilled Visa?

The visa is for skilled workers who are currently in or outside Australia and who satisfies the point test )system). Processing of applications are by invitation only and an intended applicant must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and have a suitable skills assessment for that occupation.

Other Requirements for an Independent Skilled Visa

You must be under the age of 44 years at the time of making application and have competent English Language Skills. You must have skills or qualifications comparable to Australian Qualification in a skilled occupation on the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL).

During the processing of the Subclass 189 visa, it is assessed on a points system and at present 65 points are required to qualify as well as meet the standard conditions.

Points are awarded in the following categories:

  1. Age
  2. English Language
  3. Australian/Overseas Work Experience
  4. Australian/Overseas Study
  5. Community Language (Onshore)
  6. Regional Australian Study
  7. Spouse Skills
  8. Professional Year

 

Benefits of the Independent Skilled Visa

This visa provides immediate permanent residency to the applicant and his/her immediate family who accompany them on their application.

 

 

State Sponsored Visa (Subclass 190)

 

This visa allows skilled workers, who do not meet the point test for the skilled – independent visa or as per demand of occupation, to apply for permanent residency through state and territory nomination.

This permanent visa category is assessed against the applicant’s skills and requires the nomination from a state or territory (NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, TAS, NT and ACT).

Visa Sponsor Requirements

Your sponsor must be a State or Territory government. The visa is assessed on a point test basis and currently 60 points are required to qualify as well as meet the standard conditions.

Points are awarded in the following categories:
  1. Age
  2. English Language
  3. Australian and Overseas Work Experience
  4. Australian Study
  5. Qualifications
  6. Community Language (Onshore)
  7. Regional Australian Study
  8. Spouse Skills
  9. State Sponsorship Points
  10. Professional Year
Who is eligible for a State-Nominated Visa?

The visa is for skilled workers who are currently in or outside Australia and who satisfies the point test. Applications are recognized by invitation only and an intended applicant must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and have a suitable skills assessment for that occupation. The applicant will also require an approved nomination from the state or territory government before applying for visa

Other Requirements for a State-Nominated Visa

You must be under the age of 44 years at the time of making application and have good English Skills (minimum competent English). You must have skills or qualifications comparable to an Australian Qualification in a skilled occupation on the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL).

Benefits of the State-Nominated Visa

This immigration visa provides immediate permanent residency to the applicant and his or her immediate family. There is no waiting period associated with this visa. However, the applicant and the associated family have to make a commitment of staying with the sponsored entity for1 years.

 

 

Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 491)

This is a four year provisional visa which gives the applicant temporary immigration and residency with an option to a pathway leading to permanent immigration after meeting certain requirements. This visa is designed to encourage migrants to live and work in regional areas of Australia where there are significant shortages of skills and substantial numbers of job vacancies.

Requirements for a Regional Sponsored Skilled Visa

The visa requires sponsorship from an eligible relative living in a designated region of Australia or from a State or Territory Government (NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, TAS, NT and ACT).

This visa is based on points test with currently 55 points to be the requirement to be eligible as well as satisfy the standard conditions for immigration.

Points are awarded in the following categories:
  1. Age
  2. English Language
  3. Australian and Overseas Work Experience
  4. Australian Study
  5. Qualifications
  6. Community Language (Onshore)
  7. Regional Australian Study
  8. Spouse Skills
  9. State Sponsorship Points
  10. Professional Year
Benefits of the Regional Sponsored Skilled Visa

This visa gives the applicant and his or her immediate family temporary residency and permanent residency once the required conditions are satisfied.

Once the applicant has lived for three years and worked full-time for two year in a specified regional area of Australia permanent residency is available.

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