General Skilled Visas
General Skilled Migration Visas are for people who are not sponsored by an employer and who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia.
Visa Requirements:
- Age: under 50
- English: IELTS 6-6-6-6
- Nominated Occupation: from Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
- Recent Work Experience: 12 out of last 24 months in an occupation on SOL.
OR
Australian Qualifications: 2 years full-time study: - closely related to a nominated occupation
- completed no more than 6 months before lodging an application
ONSHORE:
- Skilled Independent (Residence) Visa (subclass 885) 65 points
- Sponsored (Residence) Visa(subclass 886) (by a relative in regional area or a State Government) 65 points
- Skilled Regional (Residence) Visa (subclass 887) N/A
- Skilled Graduate (Temporary) Visa(subclass 485) [18 months] N/A
- Skilled-Regional Sponsored Provisional Visa (subclass 487) [3 years] 65 points
OFFSHORE:
- Skilled Independent (Migrant)Visa (subclass 175) 65 points
- Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (subclass 176) 65 points
- Skilled Regional Sponsored(Provisional) Visa (subclass 475) 65 points
- Skilled Recognised Graduate (Temporary)Visa (subclass 476) [18 months] N/A
