Skilled Migration Visa - Australia
The Skilled Program is specifically designed to target migrants who have skills
or outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy
Skilled migrants are in huge demand in Australia. If you possess the necessary skills and experience, meet health
and character requirements , Australia will welcome you with open arms, however no two applications will be
the same. For this reason we individually analyse each potential applicants’ current immigration status.
You must meet basic eligibility and/or pass a points test in order to be eligible to apply for any Skilled Visa. Please
complete our Free Assessment attach your CV or resume and we will assess your current immigration
status. Additional significant criteria must be met before you can proceed to the application stage.
Onshore Independent Migrant A permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as
a result of at least two (2) years study and for holders of certain temporary visas with skills in demand
in Australia. Applicants are not sponsored and must pass a points test. You must be under 45 years of age at the time of application. You must nominate a 50 or 60 point occupation on
the Skilled Occupations List (SOL), those skills must be assessed as suitable for and you must have suitable
English language skills. You must be the holder of either, a Skilled Graduate, Recognised Graduate or Trade Skills
Training visa OR be an overseas student who has obtained Australian qualifications in Australia within the last
6 months as the result of at least 2 years study and be eligible for permanency immediately.
Onshore Independent Sponsored Migrant A permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of at
least two (2) years study and for holders of certain temporary visas with skills in demand in Australia. For applicants not
able to meet the Skilled – Independent pass mark, who have either a relative in Australia to sponsor them or a nomination
from a State or Territory government. Applicants must pass a points test lower than that for the Skilled – Independent visa You must be under 45 years of age at the time of application. You must nominate a 50 or 60 point occupation on the
Skilled Occupations List (SOL), those skills must be assessed as suitable for and you must have suitable English language skills. You must be the holder of either, a Skilled Graduate, Recognised Graduate or Trade Skills Training visa and you must be sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or obtain nomination from a participating State or Territory agency. Onshore Skilled Regional Sponsored Migrant leading to a permanent
Onshore Skilled Regional Migrant A three (3) year provisional visa for eligible overseas students and holders of certain temporary visas who can
meet the lower pass mark for this visa. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a
designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two (2) years
and working for at least one (1) year in a Specified Regional Area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa. You must be an overseas student or the holder of a certain temporary visas, you must live for 2 years and workfor at
least 1 year in a Specified Regional Area. You must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
You must meet basic eligibility, pass a points test and nominate a 50 or 60 point occupation on the Skilled Occupations
List (SOL), those skills must be assessed as suitable for and you must have suitable English language skills. If you are in Australia you must be the holder of either a Skilled Graduate, Recognised Graduate, Trade Skills
Training visa, Working Holiday Maker or an Occupational Trainee visa, you must be sponsored by an eligible
relative living in Australia or obtain nomination from a participating State or Territory agency. Onshore Skilled Graduate Migrant An 18 month temporary visa for overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of
at least two (2) years study. Allows applicants who are unable to pass the points test to remain in Australia for 18 months to
gain the skills and experience needed to apply for a permanent or provisional Skilled Migration visa. No points test applies. You must be; under 45 years of age at the time of application, nominate a 50 or 60 point occupation on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL), those skills must be assessed as suitable for and you must have suitable English language skills.
Offshore Independent Migrant A permanent visa for people with skills in demand in the Australian labour market. Applicants are not sponsored and must; pass a points test, be under 45 years of age at the time of application, nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL), those skills must be assessed as suitable and you must have suitable English language skills. You must have been employed in your nominated occupation for 12 out of the last 24 months before you apply or
have met the 2 year study in Australia requirement in the last 6 months. You can apply for this visa in Australia
unless your current visa contains a condition preventing you from doing so, but you must be outside of
Australia before it is granted. New Zealand citizens can apply and be granted this visa in Australia.
Offshore Independent Sponsored Migrant A permanent visa for people unable to meet the Skilled – Independent pass mark. Applicants must be either
sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or be nominated by a participating State or Territory
government. Applicants must pass a points test lower than that for the Skilled – Independent visa. You must be;
under 45 years of age at the time of application, nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL),
those skills must be assessed as suitable and you must have suitable English language skills. You must have been employed in your nominated occupation for 12 out of the last 24 months before you apply or
have met the 2 year study in Australia requirement in the last 6 months. You can apply for this visa in Australia
unless your current visa contains a condition preventing you from doing so, but you must be outside of
Australia before it is granted. New Zealand citizens can apply and be granted this visa in Australia.
Offshore Regional Sponsored Migrant Offshore Regional Sponsored This three (3) year provisional visa is for people who can meet a lower pass
mark. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia or
nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two (2) years and working for at
least one (1) year in a Specified Regional Area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa. You must be
under 45 years of age at when applying and your occupation must be listed on the Skilled Occupations
List (SOL), those skills must be assessed as suitable and you must have suitable English language skills.
You must have been employed in your nominated occupation for 12 out of the last 24 months before you
apply or have met the 2 year study in Australia requirement in the last 6 months, however if your
recent work experience was obtained in Australia this can be 12 months out of the last 4 years.
Offshore Recognised Graduate An 18 month temporary visa for graduates of recognised overseas educational institutions who have skills in
demand in Australia. There is no points test for this visa. | 
