Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled Migration Visas

The three main skilled migration pathways include:

These visas require a structured three-stage process:

Stage 1: Skills Assessment

Each occupation is assessed by a designated assessing authority. For example:

  • Engineers – Engineers Australia

  • Accountants – CPA Australia, CAANZ

  • IT Professionals – Australian Computer Society

  • Trades – Trades Recognition Australia

  • Health Professionals – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

    • What Is Assessed?

  • Educational qualifications

  • Employment history

  • Relevance of work experience

  • Licensing or registration (if required)

  • English language competency (in some cases)

    • Key Considerations:

  • Your nominated occupation must match your qualifications and employment duties.

  • Incorrect occupation selection is one of the most common reasons for refusal.

  • Employment evidence must clearly demonstrate duties aligned with ANZSCO standards.

  • Some authorities require Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evidence.

    • Our Skills Assessment Services:

  • Occupation suitability analysis

  • ANZSCO code matching

  • Document review and restructuring

  • Employment reference drafting guidance

  • CDR preparation assistance (for engineers)

  • Appeal and reassessment support (if required)

    • A positive skills assessment is required before lodging your Expression of Interest.

    Stage 2: Expression of Interest (EOI)

    The EOI Includes:

  • Personal details

  • Nominated occupation

  • Skills assessment details

  • English test results

  • Education qualifications

  • Employment history

  • Points claim calculation

  • State/territory nomination preferences (if applicable)

    • Points Test Categories:

  • Age

  • English language proficiency

  • Skilled employment (Australian & overseas)

  • Educational qualifications

  • Australian study requirement

  • Specialist education qualification

  • Regional study

  • Partner skills

  • State nomination (5 points for 190)

  • Regional nomination/sponsorship (15 points for 491)

    • Important Notes:

  • Minimum threshold is 65 points (however competitive occupations often require higher).

  • Claims must be accurate and verifiable.

  • Over-claiming points can lead to refusal and bans.

  • EOIs remain valid for 2 years.

    • For Subclass 190 and 491, applicants must also apply for state nomination, which has separate eligibility requirements.

    Our EOI Strategy Includes:

  • Accurate points assessment

  • Strategic occupation selection

  • State comparison analysis

  • Competitive score optimisation

  • Partner skills evaluation

  • Ongoing monitoring for invitation rounds

    • A well-structured EOI significantly improves invitation prospects.

    Stage 3: Visa Application (After Invitation)

    Core Requirements:

  • Identity documents

  • Positive skills assessment

  • English test results

  • Employment evidence

  • Education certificates

  • Health examinations

  • Police clearances

  • Partner and dependent documents (if applicable)

    • Key Risk Areas:

  • Discrepancies between EOI and documents

  • Insufficient employment evidence

  • Incorrect points claim

  • Character issues

    • We conduct a comprehensive pre-lodgement audit to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    Skilled Migration Visa Types

    Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189

    Permanent residency visa for invited skilled workers without sponsorship.

    Benefits:
    • Live and work anywhere in Australia
    • Permanent residency upon grant
    • Access to Medicare
    • Pathway to citizenship

    Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190

    Permanent residency visa requiring nomination by a state or territory government.

    Benefits:
    • Additional 5 points
    • Permanent residency
    • Priority for state-identified occupations.

    Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 491

    5-year provisional visa requiring regional nomination or family sponsorship.

    Benefits:
    • Additional 15 points
    • Pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191)
    • Access to regional employment opportunities

    Why Professional Guidance Matters

    Skilled migration is highly competitive and increasingly complex. Small errors in:

    • Occupation selection
    • Points calculation
    • Employment evidence
    • State nomination alignment
    can result in refusal or long delays.

    Our firm provides:
    ✔ Comprehensive eligibility assessments
    ✔ Detailed document preparation guidance
    ✔ Risk identification and mitigation
    ✔ Strategic EOI management
    ✔ State nomination expertise
    ✔ Complete visa lodgement support
    ✔ Post-grant compliance advice