Australian skilled migration — points test, MLTSSL occupations, processing times and visa options.
The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is Australia’s most competitive skilled migration pathway — and the most rewarding. It grants permanent residency from day one, with no employer needed, no state government required, and no regional living conditions attached. You score points, submit an Expression of Interest, and wait for an invitation. If your score…
Australia’s General Skilled Migration program selects workers through a points-based system. You score points across categories including your age, English level, work experience, qualifications and a set of bonus categories — then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect portal. The minimum score to submit an EOI is 65 points. But 65 is…
The subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa in Australia is the most direct route to permanent residency for skilled workers who have an employer willing to sponsor them — because it requires no points test and no state nomination. If your employer nominates you and you meet the stream requirements, you receive Australian permanent residency…
The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa grants Australian permanent residency — and unlike the SC 189 Skilled Independent visa, you do not need to score 90+ points to get an invitation. A state or territory government nominates you, adding 5 bonus points to your score and unlocking invitation rounds that the 189 federal pool does…
The subclass 482 visa in Australia — now officially called the Skills in Demand visa — is one of the most important pathways for skilled overseas workers to live and work in Australia. From 7 December 2024, the visa was restructured into a three-stream system with new salary thresholds, expanded occupation lists, and a clearer…