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Australian
Visas

Skilled Visas:

There is a range of visa options under the General Skilled Migration program for skilled workers who want to live in Australia but do not have an employer sponsoring them. These include options for applicants as an independent migrant as well as those sponsored by a relative, or nominated by a State or Territory government.

• Skilled - Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175)
  The Independent migrant visa has the least restrictions and is therefore the preferred option for eligible applicants who do not have an employer sponsoring them. This visa allows you to migrate to Australia if you can show good English language skills and have skills and qualifications in an occupation that is a shortage in Australia. This visa is based on a points test to select visa applicants required in the Australian labour market. Please submit your details here for an assessment


• Skilled - Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176)
  This option allows you to migrate to Australia if you can show good English language skills and have skills and qualifications in an occupation of shortage in Australia. This visa also uses a points test to select visa applicants required in the Australian labour market. The difference is that you are required to be sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or obtain nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency. Ask a question


• Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475)
  This visa is a three (3) year provisional visa for skilled workers who are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled - Independent visa. You will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after you have lived for two (2) years and worked at least 12 months in a Specified Regional Area of Australia. Ask a question


• Skilled - Recognised Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 476)
  This visa allow recent graduates of selected overseas universities to gain up to 18 months of skilled work experience in occupations in demand in Australia. As a holder of this visa, you may apply for permanent residence at any time if you are able to meet the pass mark on the General Skilled Migration points test. This visa does not have a points test but other requirements must be met. Ask a question

Employer Sponsored Routes:

• Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 121/856)
  This scheme operates for lawfully operating Australian employers to recruit workers on permanent visas. The scheme enables them to fill full-time highly skilled positions which cannot be filled from the Australian labour market. Ask a question


• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 119/857)
  This scheme operates for employers specifically in regional Australia to employ skilled people in positions that they are unable to fill from the local labour market. Ask a question

Visitors and Transit Visas:

• ETA (Visitor) (subclass 976)
  This visa is for short-term visits to Australia of up to 3 months. It is available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions outside Australia. Ask a question


• Tourist visa (subclass 676)
  This is a temporary visa allowing you to stay in Australia of up to three(3) months, six(6) months or 12 months. Applicants can apply from both outside and in Australia. Ask a question


• Sponsored Family Visitor visa (subclass 679)
  This option is for people seeking to visit family in Australia for a stay period of up to 12 months. Formal sponsorship by an Australian citizen or permanent resident is required. Ask a question