Australian

General skill migration is for people who are looking to come to Australia that have skills in a particular occupation required in Australia and who are not already sponsored by an employer.
To apply you must be between the ages of 18-44. Other factors are also taken into account and all applicants must meet character, medical and financial requirements.
General Skilled Migration applications are initially assessed on a points total taking into account:
• Age
• English language ability
• Nominated skilled occupation
• Specific work experience or qualification
• Occupation in demand/job offer
• Skills assessment

There are 4 types of visas that come under general skill migration:

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175)

This is a permanent visa for people with skills in demand in the Australia. Applicants must obtain 120 points minimum to be eligible to apply.

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176)

A permanent visa for people that is unable to meet the Skilled – Independent pass mark. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or nominated by a participating State or Territory government. Applicants must obtain a minimum of 100 to apply.

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475)

This type of visa is a three (3) year provisional visa for people 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.

Skilled – Recognised Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 476)

There is no points test for this visa. It is designed for graduates of recognised overseas educational institutions who have skills in demand in Australia. This is an 18 month temporary visa.

To check your eligibility please complete and return the assessment form along with a copy of your CV. This will enable you to be advised further.
Please note everyone is eligible for skill migration. All visas are granted at the discretion of the Australian government.
If you have any queries please contact one of our migration specialist migration@visasforaustralia.co.uk or on 01925 451165 for further information.