Independent migration
Explore a permanent skilled visa that does not require state, relative or employer sponsorship.
Australian Skilled Migration
Skilled Migration Visas
Explore Australian skilled migration pathways, including permanent skilled visas, regional options and selected graduate pathways.
Skilled Professionals
Build your future in Australia
Australia's skilled migration programs are designed to attract people whose qualifications, occupations and professional experience may contribute to the country's workforce and economy.
The appropriate pathway depends on your occupation, qualifications, employment history, English ability, age, points score, skills assessment, nomination options and other personal circumstances.
Meeting the minimum points threshold does not guarantee an invitation. Invitation outcomes can depend on occupation demand, nomination criteria, available places and the applicant's competitive points score.
State nomination
Consider permanent or provisional pathways involving nomination by a state or territory government.
Regional migration
Explore opportunities to live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia.
Graduate pathways
Review temporary post-study options available to some eligible international graduates.
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Permanent Skilled Visas (PR)
Explore permanent skilled visa pathways including independent migration, state or territory nomination and eligible regional permanent residence pathways.
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent Visa
A permanent visa pathway for invited skilled workers who may qualify without nomination by an Australian state, territory, employer or eligible relative.
- Permanent residence when granted
- Points-tested invitation pathway
- Suitable skills assessment generally required
- Eligible skilled occupation required
- Applicants can live and work across Australia
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated Visa
A permanent skilled visa for applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory government and invited to apply.
- Permanent residence when granted
- State or territory nomination required
- Points-tested invitation pathway
- Occupation and skills assessment requirements apply
- Nomination criteria vary between jurisdictions
Subclass 887
Skilled Regional Visa
A permanent skilled regional visa pathway for eligible applicants who have lived and worked in specified regional areas and meet the requirements applying to subclass 887.
- Permanent residence when granted
- Regional residence and work history requirements apply
- Generally relevant to eligible holders of specified provisional visas
- Health and character requirements apply
- Supporting evidence must satisfy the current visa criteria
International Graduates
Temporary Graduate visa
The Temporary Graduate visa is a separate temporary post-study pathway rather than a points-tested skilled migration visa.
Subclass 485
Temporary Graduate Visa
A temporary visa that may allow eligible international graduates to live, study and work in Australia after completing their studies.
Applicants must select the stream applying to their qualification and circumstances. Stream names, age limits, qualification rules and stay periods can vary.
Post-Vocational Education Work
For eligible graduates with certain associate degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications.
Post-Higher Education Work
For eligible graduates who have completed a degree or higher-level qualification.
Second Post-Higher Education Work
For certain eligible graduates connected with study and residence in a regional area.
Eligibility Considerations
What may affect your skilled visa options?
Skilled migration eligibility depends on multiple requirements and the rules applying to the relevant visa subclass.
Applicant factors
Your personal profile can affect your points score, invitation prospects and possible visa pathways.
- Your age at the relevant application stage
- English-language ability
- Educational qualifications
- Skilled employment experience
- Australian study or professional-year history
- Partner qualifications and English ability
- Health and character requirements
Migration requirements
Visa-specific requirements may determine whether you can submit an Expression of Interest or accept an invitation.
- Occupation appearing on a relevant skilled list
- Suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- Sufficient points under the applicable points test
- State or territory nomination where required
- Eligible relative sponsorship where applicable
- Invitation to apply through SkillSelect
- Supporting evidence for all claimed points
Application Journey
How the skilled migration process generally works
The precise process varies, but a points-tested skilled visa application commonly includes these stages.
1
Profile assessment
Review your occupation, age, qualifications, experience, English level and likely points.
2
Skills assessment
Apply to the relevant assessing authority where a suitable skills assessment is required.
3
English and evidence
Complete any required English test and gather documents supporting your points claims.
4
EOI and nomination
Submit an Expression of Interest and pursue state nomination where relevant.
5
Visa application
After receiving an invitation, submit the visa application and supporting evidence within the permitted period.
Professional Assistance
How Renu Migration Services can help
Receive structured assistance with assessing, preparing and managing your skilled migration pathway.
Visa pathway review
We assess which skilled migration options may be relevant to your circumstances.
Points guidance
We help identify possible points claims and the supporting evidence they may require.
Skills assessment support
We explain the relevant assessing authority process and document requirements.
Nomination assistance
We review applicable state or territory nomination options and their requirements.
EOI preparation
We assist with preparing accurate Expression of Interest information based on available evidence.
Application management
We help prepare the visa application and respond to relevant requests during processing.
Important skilled migration information
Skilled occupation lists, nomination programs, invitation priorities, visa charges, processing arrangements, and eligibility requirements can change. This page provides general information only and does not guarantee eligibility, nomination, an invitation, or visa approval. Please obtain an individual assessment before making migration, education, or employment decisions.
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