Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
This visa comprises of 2 streams: Point Test stream and New Zealand stream. Both are permanent residence visas allowing you and any family members who have also been granted this visa:
- Stay and work in Australia indefinitely
- Study in Australia with no restriction
- Enrol in Medicare
- Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Freedom to travel in and out of Australia for 5 years from the date the visa is granted
1. Point-tested stream
This visa stream is for points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.
To be able to apply for the Australian visa Subclass 189 – Point Test stream, the applicant firstly has to submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI) and then should be invited through Skill Select. After the letter of invitation has been received, you can apply for this visa whilst fulfilling the following Skilled Independent Visa requirements.
2. New Zealand stream
This visa stream is for New Zealand Special Category (subclass 444) visa (SCV) holder, the primary applicant, who have shown commitment and contribution to Australia to apply for permanent residence. Family members holding other type of visas can be included in the application.
To be able to apply for the Australian visa Subclass 189 – New Zealand stream, the primary applicant must have been usually resident in Australia continuously for 5 years and have been earning taxable income in Australia.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory. A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. Certain family members can be included in the application.
Similar to Skilled Independent Visa, this visa allows you and any family members who have also been granted this visa:
- Stay and work in Australia indefinitely
- Study in Australia with no restriction
- Enrol in Medicare
- Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Freedom to travel in and out of Australia for 5 years from the date the visa is granted
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution to stay and work in Australia temporarily. Overseas students who do not meet the criteria for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa will apply for this visa to remain in Australia legally to gain skilled work experience, improve their English language skills or obtain a suitable skill assessment for the nominated occupation.
This visa has no restrictions on work, study and travel.
There are two eligibility streams for the Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa:
- Graduate Work Stream
- Post- Study Work Stream
Depending on when your first student visa was granted, this visa allows you to stay and work in Australia for between 18 months and 4 years.
Take a Free Visa Assessment or Contact Us now to have more information on how to apply for a Skilled Visa.