Australian skilled migration is a program that allows skilled workers to migrate to Australia based on their qualifications, work experience, and English language ability.
The main subclasses are 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (Skilled Nominated), and 491 (Skilled Work Regional – Provisional).
This is a points-tested visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member.
This visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
This is a temporary visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
Subclass 189 doesn’t require state nomination, while subclass 190 requires nomination from an Australian state or territory.
You need at least 65 points to be eligible to apply.
The points test evaluates your age, English language ability, work experience, education, and other factors.
Yes, you can include your spouse/partner and dependent children.
SkillSelect is an online system that helps the Australian government manage skilled migration applications.
An EOI is a way to show your interest in applying for a skilled visa.
No, you do not need a job offer for subclass 189 or 190, but it is required for employer-sponsored visas.
It is an assessment of your qualifications and work experience by a relevant assessing authority.
The assessing authority depends on your occupation (e.g., ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS).
It can take from 8 to 12 weeks depending on the assessing authority.
Generally, it is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Yes, most applicants need to take IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL to prove English proficiency.
A minimum of ‘Competent English’ (e.g., IELTS 6 in each band or equivalent) is required.
Yes, higher English scores can earn you 10 or 20 points.
You can improve your English score, gain more work experience, study in Australia, or get state nomination.
Each state has its own criteria and occupation list.
Yes, for subclass 190 and 491, you are expected to live and work in the nominating state.
Yes, after 3 years you may be eligible to apply for a permanent subclass 191 visa.
It is a permanent visa for those who have lived, worked, and studied in regional areas on a 491 or 494 visa.
It varies from 6 to 12 months depending on the visa and your circumstances.
Employer sponsorship is when an Australian employer sponsors a skilled worker to work in a specific role.
This visa allows employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers when they cannot find a suitably skilled Australian.
Yes, under certain streams such as the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
It is a permanent visa for skilled workers who are nominated by their employer.
This visa allows skilled workers to work in regional Australia under employer nomination.
It is a visa for highly skilled individuals in target sectors to live and work permanently in Australia.
Sectors include tech, health, energy, agri-food, education, infrastructure, etc.
It is for individuals with internationally recognized achievements in a profession, sport, the arts, or academia.
Yes, after completing studies, students may qualify for graduate visas and then apply for PR.
It is a visa for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution.
Graduate Work Stream and Post-Study Work Stream.
Yes, full-time work is permitted.
Generally, you must be under 45 years of age to apply.
You can earn additional points if your partner has skills and meets age, English, and assessment criteria.
The number varies; regularly updated by the Department of Home Affairs.
Regional areas include locations outside Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane as defined by the government.
It is a formal agreement that allows regions to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled workers.
An immigration consultant or agent can help assess your eligibility and guide you.
Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Costs vary depending on the visa subclass and number of applicants. The base fee for 189 is around AUD 4,640.
Yes, if your occupation is eligible and your employer meets the nomination criteria.
It allows you to stay in Australia lawfully while your substantive visa application is being processed.
Yes, you can appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
The AAT reviews decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs.
AINiT provides expert immigration advice, application processing, and personalized visa solutions.
Yes, you can apply for most Australian visas from outside Australia.
It is a list of occupations eligible for skilled migration to Australia.
It is reviewed and updated regularly by the Australian Government.
Yes, through visas like subclass 189 and 190.
It is a permanent visa with no expiry date.
Yes, visa holders can pursue studies in Australia.
Yes, health examinations are usually required.
Chest x-ray, medical examination, and sometimes blood tests.
Possibly, but it depends on the condition and its potential cost to Australian healthcare.
It ensures that applicants do not have a substantial criminal record.
Passport, skills assessment, English test results, employment references, and qualifications.
Yes, your partner can be included in your application.
Yes, if granted Bridging Visa B, which allows overseas travel.
It gives extra points and improves your chances of visa approval.
A licensed professional who assists with immigration applications.
No, but it can increase your chances of success.
Yes, through partner visas if you are married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian.
Usually between 12 to 24 months.
Yes, if you have a valid bridging visa with work rights.
Notify the Department and seek a new sponsor or apply for another visa.
Yes, through Parent visas like subclass 103 and 143.
Yes, age limits apply for certain parent visa subclasses.
It has a shorter processing time but higher fees.
Yes, under Business Innovation and Investment visas.
It is a permanent visa for business owners and investors.
Refugees may be eligible for other pathways, but specific humanitarian visas exist.
Yes, under investment streams of business visas.
Business Innovation Stream and Global Talent Visa.
It is for recent engineering graduates from recognized institutions.
Extensions may be possible under specific conditions.
It is for international students who completed an Australian trade qualification.
Additional visa options and priority processing for regional areas.
Yes, if eligible, but some conditions and limitations apply.
You will need to submit a new EOI.
Yes, but ensure eligibility and track all conditions.
Provide reference letters, pay slips, and contracts.
Possible, but may require a new skills assessment and EOI.
Not usually, but may be requested in certain cases.
Australia uses electronic visas; no physical labels are needed.
Yes, you can study part-time or full-time.
Your visa may be refused or canceled, and you may be barred from reapplying.
You must be of good character and may need police clearances.
Yes, with appropriate documentation.
Yes, but must disclose and address the reasons for refusal.
It allows travel to and from Australia for 5 years.
Yes, if you are outside Australia and your travel facility expires, or if you violate visa conditions.
Yes, usually after 4 years of residence, including 1 year as a PR.
You must have lived in Australia for 4 years, with no more than 12 months outside.
Yes, Australia allows dual citizenship.
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