Skilled Visas

Skilled Visas

Do you believe you have the required skills to meet the skills shortage of Australia? Australia has shortage of skilled labour in many occupations. These occupations are provided on the Skills shortage list of Australia. There are two main skill shortage lists of Australia. They are called Medium to Long Term Skills Shortage List of Australia (MLTSSL) and the Short Term Skills Shortage List of Australia (STSOL). You may be eligible for any of the skilled visas of Australia if you are on any of these lists. However, there are additional requirements to be met such as age, points and English.

The current subclasses of Skilled visas include:

• Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa)
• Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa)
• Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa)
• Global Talent Visa
• Distinguished Talent Visa

AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR NEW ZEALANDERS

For New Zealanders who have been living in Australia on or prior to 19 February 2016, there may be a pathway to obtain Australian residency as long as you meet the following requirements:

• Living in Australia on a Subclass 444 (New Zealand Special Category) visa
• Have usually resided in Australia at least for the last 5 years
• In most cases, be earning a taxable income at or above the stipulated income threshold by the Department of Home Affairs for each of the 4 completed income years prior to lodging an application.