Skilled Migration Australia Overview
The Australian economy needs skilled people to live permanently and contribute to the economy, Hence they introduced their Skilled Migration Program which also supports regional development, helps stimulate growth and increases more jobs for people resulting in a reduced unemployment rate. This is the reason why they are providing opportunities to international students and graduates to get permanent residency under skilled migrants category.
There are several options to obtain a permanent residency as skilled migrants under categories such as Skilled Independent, State nominated, Regional and Employer-sponsored . To apply for a skilled visa, your work field should be listed on the skill list assigned for the particular visa category.
The selection process for each of the category varies as per visa subclass. For example, Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) are based on point test system where highest point holders get invited first. Factors are is based on work experience, education qualification, and age. If you need to improve your points, there are several options for you to choose from.
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Check the details of the Australia's Skilled Migration categories below.
Skilled Independent Category
This is an independent permanent resident visa. Migrants are selected based on their occupation, age, skills, qualifications, English language ability and employability. The relevant visa subclass is the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – points tested stream.
State/Territory Nominated Category
The relevant visa subclass is the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). Each state and territory determines its criteria for nomination and is allocated a certain number of places each year. Relevant skills in an occupation in demand in a particular state or territory and are nominated by that same jurisdiction.
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Regional category
This category is for skilled migrants who are willing to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia. The two provisional skilled visas in this category are under Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494). Once a candidate fulfills the eligibility criteria under any of these visas, they can apply for Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191), which commenced on November 2022.
Employer-sponsored Category
An applicant who wants to choose the pathway to permanent residency with a sponsorship from an employer needs to apply under this category within the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186). Ideally, candidates require three years of skill in their nominated occupation to qualify for nomination. Also, employers need to be authorized by the government to sponsor employees as well.
How many places for Skilled Migrants in 2024 - 2025
132,200 places
| Visa Category | Visa Subclass | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Sponsored | 186 | 44,000 |
| Skilled Independent | 189 | 16,900 |
| Regional | 491/494 | 33,000 |
| State/Territory Nominated | 190 | 33,000 |
| Business Innovation & Investment | 888/188 | 1,000 |
| Global Talent (Independent) | 858 | 4,000 |
| Distinguished Talent | 858 | 300 |
| 132,200 |
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