AUSTRALIAN SKILLED VISAS

St. George Lawyers  is here to help and guide you with Expressions of Interest, Skill Assessment applications, State or Family sponsorship, points test applications (subclass 189 and 190 visa) and subclass 485 Skilled Graduate visas.

Am I eligible for a Skilled visa ?

Provisional: 489, 485 and 476 Visa

  • These visas can lead to Permanent residency:

    • Skilled-Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489):This is a 4-year provisional visa which allows holders to live only in certain areas of Australia. You would need to be sponsored by an Australian relative living in a designated area, or by a state or territory government.
      • Designated Area
      • Regional Area
      • 489 Visa Points Test
    • Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) :The Graduate Temporary visa is a work visa which can be applied for by international students who have completed a qualification taking 2 years of study in Australia.
      • 485 Post Study Work Stream Visa
      • 485 – Graduate Work Stream Visa
      • 485 Visa English requirements
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Skilled Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476): An 18 month work visa for recent engineering graduates
  • Skilled Visas (Permanent)

    Permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia:

    • The Skilled-Independent visa (subclass 189): Permanent visa option, the skilled independent does not require sponsorship by a relative or state/territory government
    • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): A permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian State or Territory government
    • Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887): The Skilled Regional visa is the permanent stage of the Skilled Regional Provisional visa. To qualify for a Skilled Regional visa, you must live in the required region of Australia for 2 years and work full time there for 12 months.
  • Regional Skilled Visas
    • Regional Visas
      • 491 visa
        • 491 occupations
        • 491 State requirements
        • Regional Area
      • 191 visa
  • Points Test
    • Points test
    • Points for 2 Year Study
    • Points for Regional Study
    • Points for STEM
    • Points for NAATI
    • Points for English
    • Points for PY
    • Points for Experience
    • Closely related skilled occupation
    • SkillSelect (EOI)