Visas & Immigration to Australia

Skilled Migration Visas

Subclasses of visas in the professional stream

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): This category is intended for skilled workers who are not being sponsored by an employer or family member, or nominated by a state/territorygovernment or region. This visa grants independent permanent residency. You are required to meet the fundamental criteria for immigration to Australia and achieve a minimum score of 65 […]

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Nomination from a state or region of Australia

In order to apply for professional visas 190 and 491, sponsorship from an Australian state or region is required. This sponsorship providesadditional points but also comes with certain obligations:State nomination (visa 190) – 5 points.The applicant is expected to live in the nominating state for at least 3 years after moving there (permanentvisa). Regional nomination

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