Definition: Skilled migration refers to Australia’s points-tested visa system designed to attract qualified workers to fill skill shortages across the country.
Skilled migration visas assess applicants based on factors such as age, occupation, work experience, English proficiency, health, and character.
Some visas require state or regional nomination, while others allow independent migration.
- Skilled Migration (Hub) An overview of points-tested skilled visas, eligibility requirements, and permanent residency pathways.
- Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa A permanent visa for skilled workers who do not require employer or state nomination.
- Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa A permanent visa for skilled migrants nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
- Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) A provisional visa allowing skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.
- Subclass 887 – Skilled Regional (Permanent) A permanent visa for eligible holders of regional provisional visas who meet residence and work requirements.
- Subclass 191 – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) A permanent residence visa for regional provisional visa holders who have complied with regional conditions.