Skilled Immigration Visa

Individuals with useful skills can apply for and often be granted a skilled Visa to live and work in Australia. This type of Visa was designed to fill skill shortages in Australia; individuals will need to have an employment skill that is presently in demand in the country. They will also need to show that they have a reasonable combination of language ability, qualifications, and education.

Benefits of an Australian Skilled Visa, depending on the Visa subcategory.

• Stay in Australia long term, perhaps permanently.
• Work, study and live anywhere in the country.
• Full use of the Health Care system.
• Sponsor relatives for permanent residence.
• In some cases, apply for Australian Citizenship.

Some different types of immigration Visas include.

189 Visa – Points tested, not sponsored by an Australian employer or government.
190 Visa – Points tested Visa, sponsored by an Australian State of Territory.
491 Visa – family sponsored for specified regional work for up to 5 years.
Employer Sponsored Visa – Live and work in Australia for a nominating employer.
New Zealand – Have worked in in Australia an NZ citizen can apply for Permanent residency, and aft er I year citizenship.

To apply for a skilled immigration Visa the individual must have an occupation on the skill shortage list, must have relevant skills and qualifications, and must satisfy the General Skilled Migration test.
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Individuals should check the site on the Home Affairs page to see if they have an skill that is present needed:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

The General Skilled Migration test requires a score of 65 or better. Points are given for:

• Age, the optimal age being 25 – 40 years old (up to 30 points)
• English ability (up to 20 points)
• Work experience in or out of Australia (up to 20 points)
• Australian Education, university level (5 points)
• Education Bachelor to Doctorate (15 to 20 points)
• A partner’s skill will also be taken into account (up to 10 points)

Individuals may apply for an immigration visa from inside the country or from overseas. If already inside the country, they must hold a bridging visa. It is not possible to apply for the visa whilst in Immigration clearance.

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There are several paths to Australian immigration. Qualified individuals can be granted a skilled immigration visa.

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