There are a wide variety of visa options for applicants who are skilled and want to live and work in Australia without the need to be sponsored by an employer.

Such applicants may be eligible to apply directly for the following visas:

• Subclass 189 – a permanent skilled visa which allows a skilled person to live in Australia.
• Subclass 190 – a permanent skilled visa which is granted on the basis of nomination by an Australian State or Territory.
• Subclass 491 – a provisional visa which allows skilled workers to live and work in specified regional areas in Australia for up to five years. This visa also has offers a direct pathway to permanent residency.

Applicants should be under 45 years of age and must score a minimum of 65 pts on the points tested scheme on which the Independent Skilled Visas are based. Points are granted for the following the areas:
· Age
· English language proficiency
· Work experience (Australian or international)
· Educational qualifications (Australian or international)
· Credential community language qualification
· Partner skills
· Receiving a State or Territory Sponsorship
· Sponsorship by family members

Common Pitfalls
We have often experienced that applicants who calculate their own points without consulting a migration agent, tend to either over inflate or discount their points. There are many restrictions on what can and cannot be counted and without proper knowledge mistakes can easily be made. There are also occupation ceilings which results in requirement for more than 65 pts for certain occupations.

Our Service
We are aware of the immigration requirements and can provide a full service starting from eligibility assessment, application for skills assessment, state nomination application and lodgement of your visa. We promise to make the process effortless and will ensure that you are kept informed about the progress at every step of the way.