Australian Skilled Work Visas
Australia is seeking to attract people with specified business, technical, trade or professional skills. These visas are points tested. To meet the basic requirements for a skilled independent visa you will need to
- be under 45 years of age at the time you apply
- nominate an occupation from the Skilled Occupations List (SOL)
- have your skills assessed as being suitable for working in your nominated occupation
- have been employed in an occupation on the SOL for at least 12 of the last 24 months OR have met
- the 2 year study requirement in the last 6 months
- have ?competent? English or ?vocational? English if you nominated a trade occupation
- meet the pass mark for the points test
State/Territory Government Sponsored Visas
State/Territory Government Sponsored visas do not require the points test, but you must have an approved nomination from an Australian State/Territory government.
The Visa Points Test
Points are awarded for:
- Nominated Skilled Occupation
- Age
- English Language Ability
- Specific Work Experience
- Australian Work Experience
- Australian Qualifications
- Occupation in Demand/job offer
- Regional Australia Study
- Partner Skills
- State/Territory Nomination
- Eligible Relative Sponsorship
- Designated Language.
The pass mark may change from time to time. The current pass mark may be checked on the department’s website.
There are other categories of skilled visas including graduate, employer, family or regional sponsored visas. Please contact us for further details.
Further information on Skilled Migration visas is available from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
