Skilled migration to Australia
Overview: What is skilled migration for Australia?
Skilled Migration Australia is a program that allows certain experienced skilled or trade workers (depending on your job) to move to Australia on a temporary or permanent basis. This is to fill the gap in Australian positions when there is a shortage of Australians with jobs. There are several work visas for Australia, and the applicant must meet the qualifying visa requirements and pass a points test to be eligible.
General requirements for Australian skilled visas
You must meet the following criteria, To qualify for a visa:
- Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of application (unless you are exempt);
- English Language: Unless you are a citizen of a specific country, you must pass a competent level of English, in which case you must pass a specific language test.
- Meet the qualifying requirements: Your job must be on the list of qualifying jobs.
- Qualification assessment: You must obtain a qualification assessment from the relevant authority.
- Learn about test scores of 65 and above.
- Meet the health and character requirements.
Not all eligible visas must meet the above general requirements. Read on to learn more about Australia’s skilled visas and their individual requirements.
Types of Qualified Australian Visas
1. Australian Qualified Independent Visa
This visa is for professionals who have unique skills and qualifications to immigrate to Australia. State or employer nomination is not required, but your occupation must be on the list of eligible occupations. See below for criteria:
- Obtain appropriate assessment skills from the relevant authority.
- Get at least 65 points on your test.
- Your job must be on the list of related jobs.
- You must pass health and character requirements.
2. Australian Qualified Applicant Visa
This is a qualified visa that requires a government nomination before you apply for the visa. Your job must also appear on the relevant job list. See the list of criteria below:
- Submissions from the state are mandatory.
- Obtain appropriate assessment skills from the relevant authority.
- Get at least 65 points on your test.
- Your job must be on the list of related jobs.
- You must pass health and character requirements.
3. Temporary incapacity
Your occupation must be a qualified trade or MLTSSL.
- You must submit an approved corporate sponsor.
- the right to work exclusively for the named sponsor;
- Has relevant experience, qualifications, and work experience to perform the job
- It proves that he has at least two years of work experience in the said profession.
- Unless otherwise exempt, obtain appropriate assessment qualifications from the relevant authority.
- You must pass health and character requirements.
- Incorrect coverage with health insurance
4. Australia Temporary Master’s Visa
This visa is suitable for international candidates with skills and qualifications relevant to certain occupations in demand in Australia. See below for requirements:
- up to 50 years;
- You currently have a student visa.
- Meet the requirements to study in Australia.
- Gain the relevant skills and qualifications required in Australia.
5. Australian Temporary Work Visa
This visa is suitable for an applicant who needs to do a highly specialized job in Australia without any skills or training in Australia.
- The visa is valid for a maximum of 6 months and cannot be extended.
- The employment must be temporary.
- Evidence that the applicant has specific experience and skills
- Professionals from the film industry can apply for this visa as long as they are not involved in the Australian entertainment industry.
6. Visa Employer Nomination Scheme
This visa is for professionals working in occupations on the list of skilled occupations. Employers must be nominated for this scheme. See below for requirements:
- You have a job related to the list of qualified vacancies.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Your profession may require licensing, registration, or membership in a particular state.
- selected by an Australian company whose business is actively trading;
- Positive skills should be assessed if
- You must pass health and character requirements.
There are several Australian skilled visas suitable for other groups of professionals not mentioned in this section. Even if your profile does not match the criteria mentioned above, One Visa can review your information and find a suitable visa for you.