This visa is suitable for people who are well qualified with work experience in their field. It aims to meet Australia’s skills shortages and give successful applicants permanent residence. This visa is appropriate for those who hold a university qualification and work experience .
How it Works
If you want to apply for this visa you must be qualified and under 45 years of age when we lodge your visa application. Your nominated occupation, which fits your skills and qualifications, must be on the list of approved occupations for migration, which is updated by the Government from time to time.
Before you apply for a visa you have to obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant Australian skills assessing authority.
You also have to show recent work experience for a period of time in your field, or in another field that is on the skilled occupation list. In addition you have to show you meet the English language requirements and also meet the health, character and public interest requirements.
To be eligible, you must pass the Points Test. Points are allocated for qualifications, age, English language proficiency, work experience and your spouse’s skills. Extra points are given to those who are nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in a regional or low population-growth metropolitan area or sponsored by a family to live and work in a designated area of Australia.