Australia’s General Skilled
Migration Program
The general skilled migration (GSM) program accounts for most of Australia’s permanent/provisional visas issued each year and is the main pathway for people looking to migrate to Australia.
With an intake size of 120,000 – 160,000 people each year, the basis of this program is to allow individuals with genuine skills in certain occupations to apply for residency directly without needing to be sponsored by an employer.
A points-tested program, applicants will need to meet minimum criteria to be allowed to apply as well as have an occupation that is in demand in Australia.
With over 400 occupations, it’s not easy figuring out which option suits you best, get in contact with us and one of our consultants will assess your profile and tell you exactly which occupation to apply under.
Note: Our services are for those intending to emigrate to Australia. We do not provide job placement services.
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Benefits of This Visa Pathway
Only one of the family members need to qualify for the whole family to qualify
Residency status for you
and your dependants
Gives you full work
and stay rights in Australia
Highest minimum wage in the world at AUD$20.33/hr
Give It a Fair Go:
Equal Rights for all employees
Plus rights for healthcare, education, business creation and property ownership!
Skilled Migration
Visa Requirements
To qualify for this visa class, you need to fulfil certain minimum requirements including:
Age
Over 18 and under 45 years old.
Qualifications
at least certificate level or above (depends on your occupation)
Occupation
on one of Australia’s skilled occupation lists:
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Regional Occupation List (ROL)
Points
65 points or more on the GSM points test
It can be complex to figure out the above requirements on your own, get a professional to do it for you below…
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Why Austral Migration?
We provide a world-class professional service to our clients from around the world.
Over 2,000 visas granted
One of the
Premier Immigration
Law Firms in Asia
Our offices are made up of team members who are diverse in their skill sets, each selected to focus specifically around Australia’s migration laws and regulations.
Why Austral Migration?
- 2 Australian Immigration Lawyers is complemented with 3 Registered Migration Agents and a supporting team of consultants and operations personal.
- Combined experience of over 20 Years in migration law
- Multiple stages of payment (Pay As You Go + Payment Plans)
- Online Client Portal for digital collection of documents from anywhere in the world
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Skilled Independent Visa
(subclass 189): Points-tested stream
Suitable for those who are not sponsored by:
- An employer
- A state or territory
- A family member
Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). You can legally work, live and study anywhere in Australia
Visa Duration: Permanent
Skilled – Nominated
(Subclass 190)
For those who are nominated by a state or territory
Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Short‑term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
You can legally work, live and study anywhere in Australia but have an obligation to your sponsoring state
Visa Duration: Permanent
Skilled Work Regional
(Provisional) Visa
(subclass 491)
Suitable for those who are not sponsored by:
For those who are nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area in Australia.
Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short‑term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
You must live, work and study in a specified regional/ designated area in Australia.