Which Australian Skilled Migration Visas suite you the most?

You want to come to Australia to work and apply for permanent residence but don’t know which Skilled visa is suitable for you? Read on to learn more about each Skilled Migration Visas and get advice from our qualified and experienced consultant.

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What are Skilled visas?

Types of Skilled visa Australia

Benefits of Skilled Migration Visas

Requirements of Skilled Migration Visas

Point test for Australian Skilled Visas

Steps to apply for a Skilled visa

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to be granted a permanent Skilled visa?
Can I include my family members on the application?
How long can I work in Australia holding an Aus Skilled visa?

What are Skilled Migration Visas?

Australian Skilled visas are visas that allow international workers to work in Australia.

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Types of Skilled Migration Visas Australia

Temporary Skilled visa:

- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subclass 491: allows skilled workers and their eligible family members to live and work in Australian regional areas for 5 years.
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa – Subclass 494: allows international workers who are sponsored by Australian employers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years.
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa – Subclass 482: allows international workers who are sponsored by Australian employers to live and work in Australia for 2-4 years.

Permanent Skilled visa:

- Skilled Independent visa – Subclass 189: allows international skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia.
- Skilled Nominated visa – Subclass 190: allows eligible workers to live and work permanently in a certain Australian state/territory.
- Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa- Subclass 191: allows eligible Subclass 491 or 494 visa holders to live and work in Australia permanently.
- Employer Nomination Scheme – Subclass 186: allows skilled workers, who are sponsored by their employer, to live and work in Australia permanently.

Benefits of Skilled Migration Visas

	For temporary visa holders	For permanent visa holders
Residency	To live in Australia within the visa validity.	To live in Australia permanently.
Work and study	To work and study in Australia.
Health care & Multiple entries	To travel in and out Australia within visa validity.	To travel in and out Australia as many times as you want. Access to Medicare – Australia’s public health care scheme.
Family member	Allow your eligible family members to come to Australia with you.
Citizenship	Apply for permanent residence, then apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.	Apply for Australian citizenship

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Requirements of Skilled Migration Visas

	Subclass 491, 189, 190, 191	Subclass 494, 482, 186
Age limit	Under 45 years of age at the time of visa application	For Subclass 186, 494: Under 45 years of age For Subclass 482: At any age
Point test	At least 65 For visa 191: Not required	Not required
EOI	Required	Not required
Occupation	Included in Australian occupation list
English	At least 6.0 overall.	For Subclass 482: At least 5.0 overall. For Subclass 186, 494: At least 6.0 overall.
Nomination	Nominated by an Australian state/ territory government agency (except Subclass 189)	Sponsored by an eligible Australian employer
Work experience	Not required For Subclass 191: at least 3 years of work experience when holding Subclass 491 or 494.	For Subclass 482: At least 2 years. For Subclass 494, 186: At least 3 years of work experience
Visa application and visa grant	Onshore or offshore For Subclass 191: Onshore	Onshore or offshore

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To know whether you meet Skilled visa requirements, contact VEM. Our consultant – Mr. Peter Cao, a registered migration agent (MARN: 1577877), with more than 12 years of experience in the migration field, will assist you.

Point test for Australian Skilled Visas

	Criteria	Points
Age limit	18 – 21	25
	25 – 32	30
	33 – 39	25
	40 – 44	15
English competency	At least 6.0 in each of 4 parts	0
	At least 7.0 in each of 4 parts	10
	At least 8.0 in each of 4 parts	20
Work experience (offshore)	Under 3 years	0
	3 – 4 years	5
	5 – 7 years	10
	More than 8 years	15
Work experience (onshore)	Under 1 year	0
	1 – 2 years	5
	3 – 4 years	10
	5 – 7 years	15
	More than 8 years	20
Educational qualification	Achievements/Certificates approved by Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)	10
	College degree/ Vocational education and training certificate	10
	Bachelor Degree/Master Degree	15
	Doctorate degree	20
Specialist education qualifications	Masters degree by research/ Doctorate degree (at least 2 academic years study) from an Australian educational institution	5
Australian study requirement	At least 1 degree/ diploma or trade qualification from a qualified Australian educational institution	5
Professional Year	Complete a Professional Year	5
Community language	Be accredited at the paraprofessional level or above/ certified provisional level or above Certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)	5
Regional Australia study	At least 1 degree from a regional Australian educational institution that meet the Australian study requirements	5
Partner skill	Must be an applicant for the same Skilled visa Not an Australian citizen/ permanent resident At the time of receiving a visa invitation, they must be under 45 years of age, meet the English language requirements, and have passed a skills assessment.	10
	Must be an applicant for the same Skilled visa Have a 6.0 IELTS band score	5
	Single or your partner is an Australian citizen/ permanent resident	10
Nomination	Fos Subclass 491: Nominated by an Australian state/ territory government agency Sponsored by an eligible family member	15
Nomination	For Subclass 191: invited for a visa application by an Australian state/ territory government agency	5

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The more points you gain, the higher chances of being granted a Skilled visa you get.

Steps to apply for a Skilled visa

- Step 1: Check whether you meet the requirements.
- Step 2: Submit the Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Step 3: Prepare the documents and apply for the visa.
- Step 4: Provide additional documents (if required).
- Step 5: Receive the Skilled Migration Visas.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to be granted a permanent Skilled visa?

Each subclass visa has a different processing time frame. Refer to relevant writings on VEM’s website for information.

Can I include my family members on the application?

Yes, as long as they meet the requirements for dependent applicants.

How long can I work in Australia holding an Aus Skilled visa?

If you’re holding a temporary Skilled visa, you can work in Australia within that visa validity. If you hold a permanent Skilled visa, you can work without any limitation.

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Contact VEM! It is always better to get assistance from a professional expert to have a smooth and hassle-free immigration process.

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Mr. Phong Cao

CEO and Founder of VEM

Mr. Phong Cao is a licensed migration agent by MARA (MARN: 1577877). He is also a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA: 12648), one of the most reputable organizations in the field of immigration in Australia. In addition, Mr. Phong Cao holds a QEAC certification in study abroad consulting (QEAC: K580) and Australian real estate investment (RA85931). With over 12 years of experience in Australian immigration, he provides comprehensive solutions for studying and settling in Australia.

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