Australia Skilled Migration Program Visas

175 - Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa
This is a permanent residence visa. As a permanent resident you are permitted to remain in Australia indefinitely. This visa allows you to migrate to Australia if you have good English language skills and have skills and qualifications in an occupation in need in Australia. This visa uses a points test to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market. You do not require sponsorship to apply for this visa.
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176 - Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa
This visa allows you to migrate to Australia if you have good English language skills and have skills and qualifications in an occupation in need in Australia. This visa uses a points test to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market. You must be sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or obtain nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency.
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457 - Business Long-Stay / Work Permit
This is the most commonly used program for employers to sponsor overseas workers to work in Australia on a temporary basis. There are also special arrangements for employers in regional areas across Australia.
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485 - Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) Visa
This visa allows overseas students who do not meet the criteria for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa, to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain skilled work experience or improve their English language skills.
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885 - Skilled – Independent (Residence) Visa
This is a permanent residence visa. As a permanent resident you are permitted to remain inAustralia indefinitely. This visa allows overseas students who have completed their course studies in Australia and holders of certain temporary visas to apply for permanent residency.
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886 - Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) Visa
This visa allows overseas students who have completed their course studies in Australia and holders of certain temporary visas to apply for permanent residency.
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