The General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa program provides one of the best opportunities for skilled people to apply for a temporary or permanent visa to live and work in Australia based on their qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency. Applicants interested about General Skilled Migration to Australia will need to complete an online expression of interest (EOI), then based on claims of their skills and attributes, will be allocated a score against the points test. SkillSelect will rank intending migrant’s scores against other EOIs. The pass mark for SkillSelect visa subclasses 189, 190 and 491 visa is 65 points.
K Group Legal will provide professional assistance and personal service to achieve your skills assessment, submit your Expression of Interest, get sponsorship by State or Regional authority and subsequently apply for your Skilled Visa after obtaining an Invitation to Apply. Skilled visas are points tested and can only be applied for after receiving an invitation from the Department of Immigration.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa
Basic Eligibility
You must:
- be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
- have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- meet minimum standards of English language proficiency
- be under 45 years of age
- be invited to apply
- satisfy the points test
With this visa, you can
- stay in Australia for 5 years
- live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid
- if eligible, apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa
This visa is for Points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
For the Skilled Independent (Points-tested) stream you need to submit an expression of interest.
If you are a New Zealand citizen you may be eligible to apply for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (New Zealand) stream.
Eligibility
You must:
- have a relevant occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English
- be invited by us to apply.
Length of stay
- Permanently
Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visa
This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Eligibility
You must:
- have a relevant occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
- be nominated by a state or territory government agency
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English
- be invited by us to apply.
Length of stay
- Permanently
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)
This visa is for people who have lived, worked and studied in designated regional area Australia on a previous eligible visa.
With this visa you can:
- stay permanently
- work and study anywhere in Australia
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanently residence
- apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
You must:
- hold an eligible visa
- have lived for at least 3 years and have a taxable income at or above a specific income threshold which is $53,900 for at least three years
- both primary and secondary applicants have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa you hold or have held
K Group Legal is vastly experienced in complex and constantly evolving area of General Skilled Migration in Australia. We assisted many skilled professionals and tradespersons successfully immigrate to Australia. Our experienced immigration lawyer will be able to assess your case and recommend a course of action to best serve your needs.
If you need professional assistance with your Australian Visa Application, you can contact us on (02) 8379 1811 or email: info@kgrouplegal.com.au
