Visa & Migration Advice

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state/territory government. This visa is ideal for individuals who have the skills needed in the Australian labor market and wish to live and work anywhere in Australia.
This is a points-tested visa, and applicants need to score a minimum of 65 points to be invited to apply. Points are awarded based on factors such as your age, English language proficiency, work experience, education, and other criteria. You must have a genuine intention to live and work in Australia upon your arrival.
Skilled Independent Visa 189 Basic Eligibility

• Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• You must pass a skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
• You need to score at least 65 points in SkillSelect.
• You must be under 45 years of age at the time of the invitation to apply.
• You must demonstrate competent English language skills.
• You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation to apply.
• You must meet health and character requirements.

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This visa is designed for individuals with qualifications and skills that are in high demand in specific regions of Australia. It provides an opportunity to live and work in Australia permanently, while also contributing to the economic growth of your nominating state or territory .This is a points-tested visa, and applicants must score a minimum of 65 points to be invited to apply. Points are awarded based on factors such as your age, English language proficiency, work experience, education, and other relevant criteria. Additionally, you must have a genuine intention to live and work in the state or territory that nominates you.
Skilled Nominated Visa 190 Basic Eligibility

• Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• You must have a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
• You need to score at least 65 points in SkillSelect.
• You must be under 45 years of age at the time of the invitation to apply.
• You must demonstrate competent English language skills.
• You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
• You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation to apply.
• You must meet health and character requirements

The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) is a temporary visa for skilled workers who are sponsored by an employer in a designated regional area of Australia. This visa is tailored for individuals who have the skills needed by employers in regional Australia and are willing to live and work in these areas for an extended period.
This visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 5 years, during which you can live, work, and study in a designated regional area. After three years, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191).
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa 494 Basic Eligibility

• Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list for regional Australia.
• You must have a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
• You must be nominated by an employer in a designated regional area.
• You must demonstrate competent English language skills.
• You need to have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation.
• You must be under 45 years of age at the time of the application.
• You must meet health and character requirements.

The Partner Visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. This visa is suitable for couples who wish to build their lives together in Australia, offering a pathway to permanent residency.
The Partner Visa is processed in two stages. Initially, you are granted a temporary visa (Subclass 820 or Subclass 309), which allows you to stay in Australia while your permanent visa (Subclass 801 or Subclass 100) is being processed. After holding the temporary visa for a certain period, and if your relationship is ongoing, you can be granted the permanent visa, allowing you to live in Australia indefinitely.
Partner Visa Basic Eligibility

• You must be married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• You and your partner must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship.
• You must meet the health and character requirements.
• You need to provide evidence of your relationship, including financial, social, and household arrangements, as well as your commitment to each other.
• If applying from outside Australia, you will start with the Subclass 309 (temporary) and then progress to Subclass 100 (permanent).
• If applying from within Australia, you will start with the Subclass 820 (temporary) and then progress to Subclass 801 (permanent).