Skilled Visas
If you are a skilled worker but do not have an employer who can sponsor you for a visa, you can apply for one of the skilled visas described below.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)
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Be in or outside Australia
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Be aged under 45 years
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Submit an expression of interest
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Be nominated by a State or Territory government
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Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
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Have a positive skills assessment
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Score at least 65 points on the points test
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Meet minimum standard of English language proficiency
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Be invited to apply
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
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Be in or outside Australia
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Be aged under 45 years
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Submit an expression of interest
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Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
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Have a positive skills assessment
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Score at least 65 points on the points test
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Meet minimum standard of English language proficiency
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Be invited to apply
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
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Be in or outside Australia
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Be aged under 45 years
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Submit an expression of interest
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Be nominated by a State or Territory government
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Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
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Have a positive skills assessment
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Score at least 65 points on the points test
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Meet minimum standard of English language proficiency
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Be invited to apply