Bring Your Skills Down Under
Skilled migration visas in Australia are designed to attract people who posess skills that are in demand in Australia's labour market. These visas generally fall into two categories, employer-sponsored visas and independent skilled visas, with both providing a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship.
Independent skilled visas are an ideal pathway for people looking to migrate independently without employer sponsorship. These visas allow skilled individuals to live and work in Australia by meeting specific points-based criteria.
Independent Skilled Visas Our Migration Lawyers Assist With
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
This visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or territory. It's a points-based visa that allows you to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. If you have the skills that Australia needs, you can apply directly without any sponsorship.
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
The Skilled Nominated Visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory. It’s also points-based and grants permanent residency, but you must be nominated to apply. This visa allows you to live and work in a specific state or territory that nominates you based on their labour market needs.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)
This visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative to live and work in regional Australia. It's a points-based visa that provides a pathway to permanent residency. Living and working in regional areas helps spread the benefits of skilled migration across smaller communities, not just the big cities.
