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Aspiring to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker? There are several skilled visa options available for you. Choose the appropriate skilled visa that best suits your work experience and qualifications. Consult with an Australian migration specialist for advice and thorough eligibility assessment. Contact Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers today!
Skilled Visas to Australia are designed for skilled migrant workers and their families to fill local labour shortages.
In order to get a skilled visa, applicants must satisfy the minimum points required by qualifying based on age, English proficiency, work experience, and other requirements.
Moreover, they must either be independent, nominated by a State or Territory, or be sponsored by an eligible family member living in Australia as a citizen or a permanent resident.
Skilled Visas to Australia are designed for skilled migrant workers and their families to fill local labour shortages.
In order to get a skilled visa, applicants must satisfy the minimum points required by qualifying based on age, English proficiency, work experience, and other requirements.
Moreover, they must either be independent, nominated by a State or Territory, or be sponsored by an eligible family member living in Australia as a citizen or a permanent resident.
The 491 visa allows qualified applicants to stay in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years. It lets you work, study, and travel to and from Australia as many times you wish while your visa is still valid.
Key requirements include:
The subclass 189 visa is a permanent visa with two streams: points-tested stream and Hong Kong Stream. The New Zealand stream was scrapped and permanently closed for new applications from 1 July 2023.
See if you qualify in one of the streams by checking the basic eligibility criteria below.
If you’re a recent engineering graduate who wishes to work or study further in Australia for up to 18 months, then a skilled-recognised graduate visa is for you. The main requirements are:
Have you already lived in a specified area of regional Australia on a previous substantive visa? The subclass 887 is a permanent residency visa that lets you work and study anywhere down under, sponsor eligible relatives for PR, and eventually apply for
citizenship once you qualify. Key criteria include:
The Global Talent Visa-Independent Program (GTI) is specifically reserved as a priority pathway for outstandingly talented and skilled individuals who aspire to migrate to Australia, live and work here permanently. The strict criteria are as follows:
Set to open for applications on 3 June 2024, the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) subclass 192 is intended for Pacific Island and Timor-Leste Nationals, particularly citizens from Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The process involves a random selection of ballot participants to ensure equal access regardless of skill level, occupation, and gender identity. Basic eligibility requirements include:
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If you’re looking to have a professional partner in helping you secure a skilled visa in Australia, Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers is the 135-year-old law firm based in Sydney that can help you attain the right visa based on your qualifications. Book a consultation with one of our lawyers or registered migration agents to get started on your Australian journey.
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Australian employers may sponsor skilled migrant workers if they can prove that they cannot find an appropriately skilled worker locally. They can sponsor skilled migrants for either a temporary or a permanent work visa.
Australia is constantly on the lookout for skilled migrants to contribute to the local workforce and the economy as a whole. Some of the most in demand jobs this 2024 include, but aren’t limited to, registered nurses, secondary school teachers, electricians, software programmers, construction managers, carpenters, joiners, plumbers, mechanics, early childhood teachers, and so much more.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491) can be considered as the ‘easiest’ visa to obtain compared to other skilled visas. That is because it has relatively shorter processing times than other skilled visas. The application process is also more straightforward, provided you’re willing to and be sponsored / nominated to work in a designated regional area of Australia.
You need to be 45 years of age or younger when applying for any skilled visa in Australia. If you’re over that age, chances are high that your application will be rejected. However, you can explore other visa options that do not impose this age limitation.
For subclass 190, 189, and 491 the current fee is set at A$4,640 for primary applicants; A$465 for skilled visas subclass 476 and 887; while it’s currently A$4,710 for GTI visa applicants. Note that fees and charges are subject to change and are exclusive of other fees, such as biometrics, health, and character checks. Visit the Department’s website for the latest news and updates on fees and beyond.
Here’s the data for 90% of applications processed for skilled visas:
189 visa (Skilled Independent) – 35 months
491 visa (Skilled Work Regional) – 18 months
476 visa (Skilled-Recognised Graduate) – 35 months
887 visa (Skilled Regional) – 22 months
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – 12 months
Global Talent Independent visa – 5 months
These are likewise not fixed and processing times always vary depending on the volume of applications and their individual complexity.
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