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Types of Skilled Visas of Australia for the Skilled Migration Program
Australia skilled visa is one of the preferred options for those who wish to migrate to Australia. Australia is considered one of the best countries in the world to live for several reasons. The country is known for its cultural diversity and cosmopolitan environment. It also offers a high standard of living, free Medicare and education systems, and ample job opportunities that offer higher salaries than most of the European countries.
General Skilled Migration Program of Australia aims to bridge the skill shortages of the Australian labour market (especially in regional Australia) and give a boost to the country's economy. In the years 2017-18, and 2018-19, 68.9% people who migrated to Australia entered the country on skilled visas.
The different streams under which you can apply for Australia skilled visa (for the migration purposes) are:
Skilled Independent Visa or Visa Subclass 189: Point-test skilled workers who have not been sponsored by family or employers or nominated by a state or territory government can get Australian PR status under this skilled visa category.
State & Territory & Regional Sponsored Visas: Visa subclass 190 or Skilled Nominated Visa is meant for skilled workers who are sponsored or nominated by the Australian Province or Territory. Skilled workers are nominated by the government based on their skills, profile details and work experience (as shared through their EOI (Expression Of Interest) on the SkillSelect program.
Employer Sponsored Visas: Temporary visas like visa 489 also allow highly-skilled workers to settle down in regional Australia if they get sponsored by family, state or territory government, or employers. These skilled workers can eventually apply for permanent resident status if they are eligible for it otherwise.
One may also migrate to Australia as a Distinguished Talent or under the Business Innovation & Investment Program. Visa2Immigration visa and immigration consultants can tell you all about skilled migration to Australia and how it may help you.
Australian Visas
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
- Skilled Worker Regional Provisional Visa (Subclass 491)
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
- Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
- Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist Visa (Subclass 400)
- Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (Subclass 489)
- Student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Partner Visa (Subclass 309)
- Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)