The Skilled stream of Australia's Migration (non-humanitarian) Program is specifically designed to target migrants who have skills or outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. For General Skilled Migration to Australia, applicants or their spouses must be able to satisfy the basic requirements.

Skilled - Independent - you must be highly skilled and have education, skills and employability, which will contribute to the Australian economy. You must satisfy the basic requirements and pass the points test.

Skilled - State/Territory Nominated Independent - if you satisfy the basic requirements and pass the points test or meet the pool mark, you can also complete the skill matching part of your application form and the details will be placed in a skill matching database for possible nomination by a State or Territory government or employer.

Skilled - Onshore Independent New Zealand category - this is similar to the Skilled - Independent visa category but is only available to New Zealand citizens in Australia wishing to apply for permanent residence under this category. You must pass the points test as well as satisfy the basic requirements.

Skilled - Independent Overseas Students in Australia category - this is similar to the Skilled - Independent visa category but is only available to eligible overseas students in Australia wishing to apply for permanent residence under this category. You must pass the points test as well as satisfy the basic requirements.

Skill Matching - this category is not points tested. Consider this category if you satisfy the basic requirements but are not certain or it is unlikely you will pass the points test. This does not include those who wish to apply for the New Zealand citizen and overseas student in Australia visa categories.

SKILLED INDEPENDENT REGIONAL VISA
This visa has been designed to attract people to regional areas.
Applicants who can claim 110 points in the points test are eligible to apply for this new Visa.
You need to apply for State Sponsorship before applying to DIMIA for the visa – this is a provisional visa valid for 2 years, but you can apply for an extension of 1 year if you have not managed to fulfil the requirements within the initial two years.
If you are granted this visa you and your family are required to live in a regional area for a period of 2 years. During this two years you have to work for a minimum of 12 months (cumulatively). Once you have complied with these requirements you are able to apply for Permanent Residency.

FAMILY SPONSORED SKILLED - applications may have a greater chance of success if an applicant or their spouse has a relative in Australia who is willing to sponsor and provide financial support. There are many different categories. These are listed below. For more information on any one type please email Knight Migration for further details.

Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored
Skilled - Onshore Designated Area Sponsored New Zealand Citizen
Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored Overseas Student in Australia
Skilled - Australian Sponsored
Skilled - Onshore Australian Sponsored New Zealand Citizen
Skilled - Onshore Australian Sponsored Overseas Student in Australia

Basic Requirements
Basic requirements, which you must satisfy to apply for a Skilled Migration Visa are:
· You must be under 45 years of age when you apply.
· Your English ability must be adequate to enable you to work in Australia.
· You must have university or trade qualifications or - for a small number of occupations - have substantial relevant work experience. Your skills will have to be assessed by the relevant assessing authority as being suitable for your nominated occupation.
· When you apply for a Skilled Migration Visa you must nominate an occupation that is on the Skilled Occupations list and which fits your skills and qualifications.
· You need to have had recent and appropriate work experience.

You will have to pass the points test if you apply to migrate to Australia under the Independent Skilled Migration category or the Family Sponsored Migration category where your sponsor does not live in a regional area of Australia.

If you are interested, please fill in our no obligation free online assessment or send us an enquiry about this category of visa.

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