Australia is an extremely popular destination for skilled professionals. Qualified professionals from across the world are flocking to Australia for its great quality of life and stable economic prospects. An English speaking country, Australia is not just easy to assimilate into but also has a more cosmopolitan culture thanks to a significant migrant population. Australia's economy has remained strong throughout recent years, leading to a high demand for skilled migrants It’s enviable citizen benefits and progressive policies make it a great destination to settle with your family.
Skilled migrants wishing to work in Australia on a permanent basis are assessed on a point based system with points awarded for work experience, qualifications and language proficiency. Other ways of obtaining immigration visas to Australia include the Australian Family Migration, and Humanitarian Programs.
While each program to migrate to Australia has different criteria, there are a few things in common.
- Education
- Experience
- PTE/IELTS Score
- Documents & Proofs
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Applicants who have skills in demand may be eligible to apply for a Skilled visa. Employer sponsorship does not apply to Skilled visas. Requirements include english skills qualifications and/or work experience and satisfaction of the points test criteria. It is important to keep in mind that requirements vary depending on each individual situation.
There are 4 different types of Skilled visas:
The Skilled 189 visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. The Skilled 189 visa allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia as a permanent resident.
The Skilled 190 visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency. Sponsorship by an employer or family member is not applicable. This visa allows you to live and work in a particular Australian state or territory as a permanent resident.
The Skilled 491 visa is specifically for regional areas and requires state or territory government nomination or sponsorship by an eligible relative. Permanent residency can be applied for after 3 years if you can prove that you have lived, worked, studied in a regional area.
This permanent residency option will be available for those who have held the 491 visa for at least 3 years and complied with visa conditions including living, working or studying in a regional area. You will also need to meet minimum taxable income requirements to qualify for permanent residency.