Australia is one of the leading destinations in the
world for Indian skilled workers planning to migrate to Australia from India. The
Indian-born population is the third-largest migrant community in Australia
after the United Kingdom and China, equivalent to 8.8 percent of
Australia's overseas-born population and 2.6 percent of Australia's total
population. The government of Australia offers several visa categories for
qualified professionals attracted to Australia for its high quality of life and
excellent career opportunities.
Australia's permanent Migration Program comprises both economic and family migration. They are the primary gateways to permanent residence in Australia. It includes the Skill stream, Family stream, and Business streams.
The Australian government also grants permanent residency to foreign nationals based on humanitarian grounds as well. But this can only happen in exceptional cases.
Skill stream visas
The skilled stream visas are for foreign nationals who have the skills
and the potential to contribute to the economy of Australia. The major
categories are described as follows:
1. Business
Innovation and Investment
2. Distinguished
Talent
3. Employer-Sponsored
4. Global
Talent (Independent)
5. Regional
6. Skilled
Independent
7. State/Territory
Nominated.
General Skilled Migration Program for Australia
The General Skilled Migration program aims to address the problem of the skills shortage in Australia and boost the skill level of the country's labor force. It permits immigrants with skills and talents to permanently relocate to Australia and contribute to its economic prosperity and development.
Here are the three visa categories under General Skilled Migration Program (GSM):
- Skilled Independent visa subclass 189
- Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491
Let's talk about them in detail:
Skilled Independent visa subclass 189- It's a permanent residency visa that allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia. The visa does not require any sponsorship by an Australian employer, relative, state, or territory government.
Eligibility Criteria
·
Be under 45 years of age
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Score at least 65 points in the assessment grid
·
Have previous work experience in a nominated
occupation on Australia's Skilled Occupations List
·
Have proficient English language skills
·
Must have a skill assessment by a designated authority
for that occupation
·
Be invited to apply for the visa
·
Meet health and character requirements
Skilled
Nominated visa subclass 190- As the name suggests, the visa requires you to secure
a nomination first by an Australian state or a territory government. It is also
a permanent residency visa.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be under 45 years of age
- Score at least 65 points in the assessment grid
- Have previous work experience in a nominated
occupation on Australia's Skilled Occupations List
- Must have state or territory nomination
- Have proficient English language skills
- Must have a skill assessment by a designated authority
for that occupation
- Be invited to apply for the visa
- Meet health and character requirements
Skilled
Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491- The subclass 491 is
a provisional visa meant for skilled workers who want to live in regional
Australia. The visa is valid for five years.
Eligibility
Criteria
- Be under 45 years of age
- Score at least 65 points in the assessment grid
- Have previous work experience in a nominated
occupation on Australia's Skilled Occupations List
- Must have state or territory nomination
- Have proficient English language skills
- Must have a skill assessment by a designated authority
for that occupation
- Be invited to apply for the visa
- Meet health and character requirements
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