Skilled Visa

Australia’s skilled migration program is governed by the Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994 and is assessed strictly against the law in force at the “time of invitation.” Applicants must meet all requirements precisely, as decision-makers cannot exercise discretion. Because occupation lists and criteria can change, correct timing and accuracy are essential.

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Skilled migration is mainly delivered through points-tested visas: Subclass 189, a permanent visa for skilled workers who do not require state or employer sponsorship; Subclass 190, a permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory; and Subclass 491, a provisional regional visa requiring state or family nomination and residence in a designated regional area.

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All applications are based on “ANZSCO occupation classification”, and applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. This assessment examines whether actual work duties match the ANZSCO role rather than job titles.