
General Skilled Migration (GSM) Visas
In Australia there are a range of visa options available for skilled people who are interested in living in working in the country. These are known as General Skilled Migration (GSM) Visas.
For skilled applicants who do not currently have an Australian employer who will sponsor them for a visa, then these visa subclasses may be appropriate.
For GSM Visas there are both temporary and permanent options available, each with varying eligibility criteria.
Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa Subclass 476
The Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) is a temporary visa which allows recent engineering graduates, from recognised and eligible Universities and Institutions, to attain up to 18 months of skilled work experience.
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
The Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 is a permanent visa which allows skilled workers to live in Australia.
Skilled Nomination Visa Subclass 190
The Skilled Nomination Visa Subclass 190 is a permanent visa, which allows skilled workers to live in Australia, based on nomination by an Australian State or Territory Government.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491
The Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491 was introduced by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on 16th November, 2019. This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years.
Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485
The Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa is a temporary visa for International students, who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution.
For information on Employer Sponsored Visas, please visit this section.
Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485
The Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa is a temporary visa for International students, who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution.
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This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years.
read moreSkilled Recognised Graduate Visa Subclass 476
The Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) is a temporary visa which allows recent engineering graduates, from recognised and eligible Universities and Institutions, to attain up to 18 months of skilled work experience.
read moreSkilled Sponsored Visa Subclass 190
The Skilled Nomination Visa Subclass 190 is a permanent visa, which allows skilled workers to live in Australia, based on nomination by an Australian State or Territory Government.
read moreSkilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
The skilled independent visa (subclass 189) is a permanent point based visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory or a family member.
read moreGeneral Skilled Migration (GSM) Visas
The Australian General Skilled Migration Program (GSM) is implemented though a partnership between the Australian government and the industry and it’s designed for professionals who have skills in a particular occupation required in Australia.
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