Australia General Skilled Migration Program Pathways

Sanjay Yadav
[Published 11 Jun, 2024 | 02:41 PM]
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Australia offers various Subclass Visas under its General Skilled Migration Program to cater to diverse applicants who wish to apply for an Australia PR Visa. To qualify for these Subclass Visas you must be working in a skilled occupation that is demanded in Australia. It means your occupation must be included in the Australia Skilled Occupation List.

The invitations to apply are offered to candidates under GSM Subclass Visas according to diverse factors like their age, education, work experience, occupation, and English language proficiency.

GSM is a highly favoured pathway to PR Visa applications as it offers access to PR and Work Visas without being restricted to a single employer. The following are the GSM Subclass Visas:

Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa

Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa is a highly trendy GSM Visa. Successful applicants receive the Australia PR Visa. It is an extensive category for professionals seeking a stable and fulfilling career and life in Australia.

Advantages of the Subclass 189 Visa

Subclass 189 Visa is chiefly attractive owing to the PR status that authorizes individuals to reside, study, and work in Australia indefinitely. This stability is a crucial benefit for people seeking to develop a career or start a family.

In terms of career, Subclass 189 Visa provides unmatched autonomy in your professional life. You are not restricted when it comes to the type of work offering you freedom to explore diverse career options or even launch your business. Further, it offers you access to an extensive range of social perks such as Medicare health coverage and specific benefits under social security.

Moreover, the opportunity extends beyond the primary Visa holders including family members. This is ideal for individuals seeking to immigrate with their loved ones. Plus, as you are not bound to one location, you have several choices. You could opt to lie in urban hubs like Melbourne or tranquil rural/regional areas.

Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa

The Subclass 190 Visa is also known as the State Nominated Visa. It allows skilled workers to reside and work in Australia on Permanent Resident status if they have a nomination from a Territory/State Government in Australia. It is an excellent option for applicants who are unable to score adequate points for the Subclass 189 Visa.

The requirements for the Subclass 190 Visa

You must ensure that you fulfil the eligibility criteria for the Subclass 190 Visa before you file the application:

• Have an affirmative assessment of skills for an occupation on the SOL – State Occupation List
• Your age is in the range of 18 to 45 years
• You have obtained a nomination from a Territory/State to file an application for the Visa
• Your English language proficiency is at the Competent or higher level / At least 6 Band in IELTS
• Fulfill the specified requirements for character and health
• Obtain the minimum score in points score for skilled immigration, currently 65 points

Subclass 491 Skilled Regional Visa

The Subclass 491 Visa is also known as the Skilled Regional Work Visa. It is a provisional Visa with a 5-year validity that can lead to PR status. You must receive a nomination from a State or Regional Area and commit to reside and work in the regional area.

A Skilled Regional Work Visa is a Temporary Resident Visa that may lead to a Permanent Resident Visa. It is not a Visa sponsored by an employer.

Visa Requirements

You must ensure that you fulfil the eligibility criteria for the Subclass 190 Visa before you file the application:

• Have an affirmative assessment of skills for an occupation on the State /Regional Occupation List
• Your age is in the range of 18 to 45 years
• You have obtained a nomination from a Region/State to file an application for the Visa
• Your English language proficiency is at the Competent or higher level / At least 6 Band in IELTS
• Fulfill the specified requirements for character and health
• Obtain the minimum score in points score for skilled immigration, currently 65 points

Before you file an EOI/ Expression of Interest, you have to ensure that you have a positive assessment of your skills and secure the minimum 65 points for application eligibility.

Application Process

File an EOI

To file an application for the Subclass 491 Visa you must file an EOI online through the Skill Select portal.

Get Regional Nomination

You must obtain a regional nomination from a State/Region in Australia so that you can receive the ITA – Invitation to Apply for a Subclass 491 Visa.

Apply for Visa

You have 60 days to file the Visa application after receiving the ITA. You cannot apply without receiving the ITA.

To apply for a GSM Subclass 189/190/491 Visa contact Australia Immigration Consultants at the Best Visa Consultants in Mumbai Nationwide Visas.

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