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Professionals looking to relocate to Australia now have an abundance of possibilities thanks to the Australia Skilled Migration Program. Talented workers can find endless opportunities in Australia, and the Skilled Migration Program facilitates the application process for permanent residency in Australia for professionals from a variety of fields and with a range of paperwork requirements. You can apply for the appropriate subclass of visa with total certainty in mind by following AIS's guidance through the complexities of this program.

Australia Skilled Migration Program Details

Professionals whose occupations are on the Skilled Occupations List are invited by the Skilled Migration Program to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in Skill Select, allowing Australian immigration officials to review your profile. The Australia Skilled Migration Program has several subclasses, from which applicants must select the one that best fits their needs. These subclasses are as follows:

  • Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189): The skilled independent visa (subclass 189) is a point-based visa intended for those who are not related to, employed by, or nominated by a state, territory, or family.
  • Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) Visa: For candidates nominated by an Australian state or territory, this is a points-based visa. Even if an employer may not nominate you, you are still able to apply for this visa.Qualifications for eligibility
    • Experience in a profession mentioned on Australia's Skilled Occupations List
    • Get a skill evaluation report for that occupation from a designated authority.

    Aspiring immigrants with the skills and abilities that are in demand in particular states of the nation are eligible for the Subclass 190 visa. These applicants might not, however, have enough points under the Skilled Migration program to be eligible for a skilled independent visa. A state or territory in Australia may designate skilled experts and tradespeople for the visa.

  • Skilled–Recognized Graduate Visa (subclass 476): This visa allows recent engineering graduates to enter Australia for a maximum of 18 months of work, residence, or study. Candidates must have finished an engineering course at a designated university within the previous 24 months. The candidate must be younger than thirty-one.
  • Skilled – Nominated or Sponsored Provisional (Subclass 491) Visa: A points-based visa for applicants who have been nominated by an Australian state or territory, or by a relative living in regional areas (i.e., excluding Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, rest all considered as regional cities or areas), to live and work in regional areas. This is a five-year temporary visa that can be converted to permanent residence after three years of taxable employment. 491 subclass applications are eligible for priority processing.
  • Skilled Regional (subclass 887) visa: It is a permanent visa for immigrants who have other applicable visas at the moment.

Eligibility for Australia Skilled Migration Program:

To be eligible to apply for a visa under the Australia Skilled Migration Program, a candidate must have a minimal set of skills and abilities. Your evaluation will be based on:

  • Your age (under 45 years old)
  • Have the necessary English language proficiency scores and an appropriate skills assessment for the position
  • Must be listed as a skilled occupation on the applicable list
  • Must have at least 65 qualifying points.
  • Get together Evaluation of character and health

Visa Fees:

Visa Category Type of applicant Fee Effective 
Subclass 189 Main Applicant  AUD 4640
Applicant above 18 yrs AUD 2320
Applicants below 18 yrs AUD 1160
Subclass 190 Main Applicant  AUD 4640
Applicant above 18 yrs AUD 2320
Applicants below 18 yrs AUD 1160
Subclass 491 Main Applicant  AUD 4640
Applicant above 18 yrs AUD 2320
Applicants below 18 yrs AUD 1160

How AIS Overseas can help you?

AIS Overseas is one of the leading authorities on Australian immigration. We provide comprehensive support and help you with the following:

  • Document Checklist
  • Complete Migration Processing & Application Processing
  • Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
  • Assistance in acquiring the specific Police Clearance Certificate
  • Assistance with Medicals
  • Updates and follow-up with the Consulate
  • Updates Follow-up with the Consulate
  • Visa Interview Preparation – if required
  • Job Search Assistance (charges extra)

Reach out to us today to discover if you are eligible to apply for this Australia immigration program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visa applicants can apply to be assessed by Skill Assessment bodies. Several skill assessment organizations, including the Australian Computer Society (ACS), Vetassess, Engineers Australia, Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), and others, have announced that they will continue to evaluate visa applications via their web portal. One of the most important components of the General Skilled Migration program for Australian immigration is skill assessment.

For a maximum of 18 months, recent engineering graduates are allowed to live, work, or study in Australia with the Australia Skilled Graduate Visa. Candidates must have finished an engineering course at a designated university within the past two years. They also had to be younger than 31.

The government fees for applying for an Australian visa vary depending on the subclass of visa you are looking for and your unique situation. For certain primary applicants seeking skilled visas, the total fees come to AUD 4,640 extra.

For those who want to work in Australia either permanently or temporarily, a skilled immigration visa is a great chance. The processing time for a Subclass 189 Skilled Visa application is around 8 to 10 months.

Yes, even with the Australia Subclass 190 Visa, the points system is applicable. The applicants must obtain at least 65 points to be considered. Subclasses 190 and 189 use the same point test.

Subclasses 190 and 189 differ primarily in that in 190, the State nominates the applicant for the Visa. The State will contribute the extra five points needed to meet the requirements of the points test.

Nevertheless, the additional points do not apply to Subclass 189. Furthermore, the candidate must first reside in the State where they were nominated under Subclass 190 for two years.

On the other hand, there is no such restriction and the applicant is free to live anywhere in Australia under the Subclass 189 Visa.

o identify migrants who possess the necessary abilities, the SkillSelect program was designed to evaluate candidates using a point-based system. Points are awarded to candidates based on the following criteria:

Age– The applicant's age category determines the score that will be assigned. The age range in which participants score the highest is 25 to 32; participants 45 years of age and above are not eligible.

English language proficiency- Candidates must demonstrate their English language proficiency by taking the IELTS or PTE Academic. You receive 20 points if you receive 8 bands or similar scores in each of the four components.

Skilled employment-You will receive points according to the number of years of experience if you have worked in a skilled profession that is on the Skilled Occupations List.

Educational qualification- Your greatest educational background will determine how many points you receive. Your qualification must be relevant to the job you have nominated to receive points.

Australian qualifications– If you qualify as an Australian educational institution, you will receive five points. While you were in Australia, you ought to have completed the course in an Australian institution. Furthermore, you had to have studied for two years or longer.

Specialist Education Qualification: If you have completed a doctorate or master's degree in a STEM subject from an Australian university, you will receive ten points.

Single Applicant: If you are single, you can get 10 points.

Regional study- If you have lived and studied in a low-population area of regional Australia, you can get an extra five points.

Community language skills– If you are proficient in one of the nation's community languages at the translator or interpreter level, you will receive an additional 5 points.

Spouse/partner skills and qualifications- If you have included your spouse or partner in your application and they are not citizens or residents of Australia, their skills can be included in your total points.

Professional year- If you have completed a Professional Year from either ACS/CPA/CAANZ/IPA/Engineers Australia for at least 12 months in the last four years, you will be eligible to receive an additional 5 points.

To assist those who are considering skilled immigration to Australia, the Australian government publishes three lists of occupations:

MLTSSL – Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List – applicable for subclasses - 189, 190, 491 & 485

STSOL – Short Term Skilled Occupation List – applicable for subclasses - 190 and 491

ROL – Regional Occupations List – applicable for subclass - 491