Skilled streams

Three main routes to review

Subclass 189

Skilled Independent visa

A points-tested permanent visa that does not require employer or state sponsorship. Eligibility depends on your points score, occupation on the relevant list, skills assessment outcome, and English-language result.

Subclass 190

Skilled Nominated visa

A permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory. Nomination adds points, and eligibility still depends on occupation, age, skills assessment, and language requirements set by the nominating authority.

Employer Nomination

Employer-sponsored routes

Pathways where an approved employer nominates a worker for a role on the relevant occupation list. Requirements, sponsorship obligations, and salary thresholds vary, so each route should be checked against current Department of Home Affairs rules.

Check your Australian pathway

Submit your candidate profile for an eligibility consultation. We can explain the guidance we provide and discuss your questions, but no one can promise a visa, job, or sponsorship outcome.