Australia offers several visa pathways for skilled workers who wish to live and work in the country permanently but do not have an employer sponsoring them. These General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas cater to independent migrants, those sponsored by relatives, or individuals nominated by a State or Territory government.
• A points-based visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer, state/territory, or family member.
• Provides permanent residency with the ability to live and work anywhere in Australia.
• Certain family members can be included in the application.
• Popular for highly skilled workers aiming for maximum independence.
• A points-based visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government.
• Grants permanent residency with no restriction on where the visa holder can live or work in Australia.
• Certain family members can be included in the application.
• State nomination often provides additional points to meet eligibility criteria.
• Replaced the Subclass 489 Visa on 16 November 2019.
• Points-tested visa for applicants nominated by a state/territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area.
• Valid for 5 years, requiring holders to live, work, and study in specified regional areas.
• Pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191 Visa) after:
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