There are a number of Skilled Visas available in Australia, the rules for such are continually changing contact us for the latest information.
For the latest Skilled occupation Lists go to https://www.anzscosearch.com/occupation-ceilings/
SC 482 (Previously a 457)
- Temporary Visa (2 steps to Permanent)
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
- Available for 2 or 4 years depending on occupation
- English level is IELTS 5.0 (some exemptions)
- No Age restrictions
- Some occupations and some countries will require a Skill Assessment
- Next step to a Permanent Visa is the SC 186
SC 186
- Permanent Visa
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
- Must have an employer to Nominate you
- English level is IELTS 6.0 (some exemptions)
- Must be under 45 years of AGE for Direct Entry (some exemptions)
- Must be under 50 years of AGE for Transition from Sc 457 and SC 482 (some exemptions)
- Must have Skill Assessment (some exemptions)
- No visa previously Refused or Cancelled
- Must work for Nominated employer for 2 years
SC 491 (Previously 489)
- Temporary Visa (2 steps to Permanent)
- Regional Visa Only
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
- Score 65 Points some occupations will need 95+ Points
- Must be under 45 years of AGE (some exemptions)
- Regional Visa Only
- English level is IELTS 6.0 (some exemptions)
- No visa previously Refused or Cancelled
- Must have Skill Assessment (some exemptions)
- Next step to a Permanent Visa is the SC 191
SC 494 (Previously 187)
- Temporary Visa (2 steps to Permanent)
- Regional Visa Only
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
- Must have an employer to Nominate you
- Must be under 45 years of AGE (some exemptions)
- Regional Visa Only
- English level is IELTS 6.0 (some exemptions)
- 3 Years of work Experience
- Must have Skill Assessment (some exemptions)
- No visa previously Refused or Cancelled
- 5 Year Visa
- Next step to a Permanent Visa is the SC 191 after 3 years (must have Tax Assessment)
SC 191
- Permanent Visa
- Regional Visa Only
- Must have had SC 491 or Sc 494 for 3 years
- Have Tax Assessments for 3 years showing min of $53,900.00
- Have IELTS 6
- NO Visa Cancelled or Refused Previously
DAMA
- Now available in 7 areas of Australia
- Most cases have a Pathway to Permanency
- Occupation Lists are different for each are depending on the need
- English Level is different depending on the Occupation and district
- Age is usually 45 to Apply (some exemptions)
Want to apply for a Skilled visa or need more information:
- click here or on the questionnaire on the website Headers
- There are a number of forms you can fill out
- The preferred one is Form 867
- One we receive this electronically, you will receive an automatic email response (check your JUNK mail)
- We will look at your file give you a reference to keep your file together and respond within 24 hours of any business day
- There is no cost to determine if there is a visa pathway for you to Australia
“disclaimer”
The information provided is of a “general nature” and should not be “relied upon” you should seek specific advice about their circumstances from a migration agent.