
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
To get the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), nominate your skilled occupation on the MLTSSL. If your nomination succeeds and you meet requirements, you’ll receive a five-year Permanent Residency Visa, allowing you to live, work, study in Australia, and eventually apply for citizenship.
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
The Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) suits skilled workers without employer sponsorship. Eligibility usually requires sponsorship from a relative in a designated area or a State/Territory Government. Meeting basic criteria leads to a five-year Permanent Residency Visa, similar to the subclass 190.
Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (subclass 491)
The Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (subclass 491) encourages skilled migration to regional Australia. Eligibility requires sponsorship from a relative in a designated regional area or a participating State/Territory. Meeting requirements leads to an invitation for this provisional visa. Holders must live and work in the region for three years and can apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 887) after two years and meeting other criteria.