There are three types of skilled visa Australia:
- Skilled Nominated Visa (190)
- Skilled Independent Visa (189)
- Regional Sponsored Visa (489)
The process of applying for these skilled visas is as follows.
Step 1: Lodge Expression of Interest (EOI)
Step 2: Receive Invitation to Apply from the Australian government
Step 3: Lodge Application for skilled visa
NOTE:
- All skilled visas Australia follow this application process.
- All skilled visas must have Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted first.
- EOI is a points based system.
- An invitation to apply for skilled visa is sent to people who submitted an EOI with skills, qualifications and experience needed by Australia.
- Application for a skilled visa can ONLY be made with an invitation to apply.
EOI for skilled visa Australia
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Skilled Visa Australia: Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) requirements:
- Letter of invitation to apply
- Apply for an occupation on the correct skilled occupation list
- Skills assessment for that occupation
- Under 50 years of age (at time of application)
- Achieved minimum score in points test for this visa
- Competent English
- Nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
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Skilled Visa Australia: Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) requirements:
- Letter of invitation to apply
- Apply for an occupation on the correct skilled occupation list
- Skills assessment for that occupation
- Under 50 years of age (at time of application)
- Achieved minimum score in points test for this visa
- Competent English
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Skilled Visa Australia: Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) requirements
- Nomination by an Australian State or Territory government or relative living in a regional area
- Letter of invitation to apply
- Apply for an occupation on the correct skilled occupation list
- Skills assessment for that occupation
- Under 50 years of age (at time of application)
- Achieved minimum score in points test for this visa
- Competent English
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Applying for Skilled Visa Australia can be difficult and complex.
VISAFAQ EOI management service can assist you to choose the correct Skilled Visa Australia for your circumstances.
Skilled visas are independent visas. Other Skilled Visa Australia are called Employer Sponsored visas. For additional assistance with linking your skills to Australian employers go to Sponsor-Connect on the link below.
