Skilled Migration Program Subclasses

There are six (6) main visa subclasses under the Skilled Migration Program:

Permanent

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.

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.

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.

Temporary

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.

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.

6. Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa

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.

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