Skilled Migration Program Subclasses
There are six (6) main visa subclasses under the Skilled Migration Program:
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Permanent |
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1. Skilled Independent Visa |
| Overseas applicants who meet the applicable passmark of the points test that applies to this visa,
will be eligible to live in Australia as a permanent resident. |
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2. Skilled Sponsored Visa |
The Skilled Sponsored Visa addresses skill shortages
that may exist in a state or territory and encourages a
more balanced dispersal of Australia’s skilled migrant
intake.
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3. Skilled Regional (Residence) Visa |
| This is a permanent residency visa provided to applicants who have lived
at least two years and worked full time for 12 months in a specific regional area of Australia. |
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Temporary |
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4. Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa |
| This visa addresses the skill shortages
that exist in regional areas of Australia. Successful
applicants (and their families) will be allowed to work
and live in Australia for up to three years. However,
they may also be able to apply for the permanent stage
of this visa after they have lived for two years and
worked for one year in the regional area. |
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5. Skilled Graduate Visa |
| This temporary visa allows overseas
students that have recently completed their course but
are unable to apply for skilled migration to live and
work in Australia for 18 months in order to build upon
their work experience and English skills. |
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6. Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa |
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Graduates of recognised overseas universities with skills needed in Australia
can apply for this 18 month temporary visa, providing unrestricted work and study
rights. Visa holders can apply for permanent residence at any time through General
Skilled, or, Employer Sponsored migration. |
Do you qualify for a Skilled Visa?
Determine your eligibility across all Skilled Visa subclasses in just
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to Australia.
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