Working & Skills Visas

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a popular visa option in Australia for skilled individuals who want to live and work in the country permanently without the need for sponsorship. It is a points-based visa that assesses applicants based on their skills, qualifications, and work experience in specific occupations listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Successful applicants gain the freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia, pursue their chosen careers, access healthcare and social security benefits, and apply for Australian citizenship. The Subclass 189 visa provides an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals to establish a long-term future in Australia based on their own merit and qualifications.

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a visa category in Australia that allows skilled workers to live and work in a specific Australian state or territory. It is a points-based visa that requires applicants to be nominated by a state or territory government agency based on their skills, qualifications, and occupation. The Subclass 190 visa provides the opportunity for skilled individuals to settle in a specific region of Australia and contribute to its workforce and economy. It offers various benefits, including the ability to live and work in Australia permanently, access to healthcare and social security benefits, and the option to apply for Australian citizenship. By obtaining nomination from a state or territory government, applicants can enhance their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for this visa and enjoy the advantages of permanent residency in Australia.

The Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a visa category in Australia that encourages skilled workers to live and work in regional areas of the country. It is a points-based visa that requires applicants to be nominated by either a state or territory government agency or an eligible relative living in a designated regional area. The Subclass 491 visa offers a pathway to permanent residency and provides various benefits, including the ability to live and work in Australia for up to five years, access to healthcare and social security benefits, and the opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship. By incentivizing migration to regional areas, this visa aims to support the economic development of these areas by attracting skilled professionals and addressing skill shortages.

The Skilled Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is a visa category in Australia that allows international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia to remain in the country temporarily to gain work experience.

The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS Visa) Subclass 482 is a visa category in Australia designed to address temporary skill shortages by allowing employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas. The TSS visa has two streams: the Short-Term stream and the Medium-Term stream.

Under the Short-Term stream, skilled workers can be sponsored for up to two years (or up to four years if an International Trade Obligation applies). This stream is suitable for occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and provides a temporary solution to fill immediate skill gaps.

The Medium-Term stream allows skilled workers to be sponsored for up to four years and is designed for occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This stream offers a longer stay and potential pathways to permanent residency.

The Subclass 186 visa, also known as the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, is a permanent residency visa category in Australia that allows skilled workers to live and work in the country on a long-term basis. This visa requires employer sponsorship and has three streams: the Temporary Residence Transition stream, the Direct Entry stream, and the Agreement stream.

The Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) is a visa category in Australia designed to address skill shortages in regional areas. It allows employers in designated regional areas to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill vacancies in their businesses. The Subclass 494 visa has two streams: the Employer-Sponsored stream and the Labour Agreement stream.

The Subclass 494 visa offers benefits such as work rights, access to Medicare (Australia's healthcare system), and potential pathways to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. It aims to address skill shortages in regional areas, promote economic growth, and encourage settlement in those areas.

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The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 191) is a permanent residency visa in Australia that is linked to the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) or the Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494). The Subclass 191 visa provides a pathway to permanent residency for individuals who have held a Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa and have met specific criteria.

The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) is a temporary visa category in Australia that allows individuals to stay in the country for a specific period to undertake various activities or programs. This visa is divided into several streams, each catering to different purposes and circumstances.