Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled Migration Visas (SkillSelect)

SkillSelect is an online application process that enables skilled workers and business people interested in migrating to Australia through the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI). All EOI’s are considered and, if you are a successful applicant, you will be issued an invitation to apply for the skilled migration visa you have conveyed interest in. You may also be found and nominated by an Australian employer or State or Territory Government if you have skills and qualifications that are required in Australia.

Employers seeking to sponsor or hire foreign workers can visit our Australian Employer Services page.

SkillSelect covers the following subclasses:

SkillSelect Skilled Independent 189 Visa

SkillSelect Skilled Independent Visa

(Subclass 189)

If you are a skilled worker who is not sponsored by an employer, state or a family member, you may be eligible for the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189). This permanent visa enables successful applicants to live and work anywhere in Australia. To qualify, you must have an eligible occupation appropriate to this subclass and score at least 65 points in the points test at the time you are invited to apply.

SkillSelect Skilled Nominated Visa

(Subclass 190)

For skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government, the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is a permanent visa that is available. All successful applicants must have an eligible occupation appropriate to this subclass, be nominated by a state or territory government and score at least 65 points in the points test at the time you are invited to apply.

SkillSelect Skilled Work Regional 491 Visa

SkillSelect Skilled Work Regional Visa

(Subclass 491)

This is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. This provisional visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a regional state/ territory government or an eligible relative. It provides benefits including a pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191).

Temporary Graduate Skilled Visa

(Subclass 485)

Recently graduated from an Australian education provider? The Temporary Graduate Skilled Visa (subclass 485) is a post study visa for recent graduates with eligible qualifications to extend their stay with full work and study rights. To qualify for this visa, International Student Graduates may select from the Graduate Work Stream or the Post-Graduate Work Stream.

Permanent Residence Skilled Regional 191 Visa

Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa

(Subclass 191)

The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) allows individuals holding a qualifying visa who have lived for at least 3 years in a designated regional area and who have also earned the specified income amount, to reside permanently in Australia. The visa can include eligible members of your family. You do not need a sponsor or nominator for this visa.

To find out whether you qualify for a skilled migration visa, get in touch with us via our booking form or call our Queensland office on (07) 5592 0755.