
Skilled – Independent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 885)
This is a permanent visa for overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification whilst the holder of a student visa in Australia as a result of at least two (2) years study and who meet the criteria for this visa. Their occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List and they must be able to complete a successful skills assessment. Applicants are not sponsored and must pass a points test.
Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)
This is a permanent visa for overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification whilst the holder of a student visa in Australia as a result of at least two (2) years study and who meet the criteria for this visa. Their occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List and they must be able to complete a successful skills assessment. It is for applicants not able to meet the Skilled – Independent pass mark, who have either a relative in Australia to sponsor them or a nomination from a State or Territory government. The points test is lower than that for the Skilled – Independent visa
Skilled – Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
This is a permanent visa for eligible provisional visa holders who have lived for at least two (2) years and worked for at least one (1) year in a Specified Regional Area in Australia as in accordance with their provisional visa conditions.
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 487)
This is a three (3) year provisional visa for eligible overseas students and holders of certain temporary visas who can meet the lower pass mark for this visa. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two (2) years and working for at least one (1) year in a Specified Regional Area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa.
Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485)
This is an 18 month temporary visa for overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification whilst the holder of a student visa in Australia as a result of at least two (2) years study. Their nominated occupation must be a 50 or 60 point occupation on the Skilled Occupation List. The visa allows applicants who are unable to pass the points test to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain the skills and experience needed to apply for a permanent or provisional General Skilled Migration visa or pusue an employer sponsored visa. No points test applies.
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