Subclasses

Skilled Subclasses

There are a variety of skilled migration options.

Skilled Independent Subclass 189:

A permanent visa option, does not require sponsorship by a relative or State/Territory government.

Skilled Nominated Subclass 190:

A permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian State or Territory government.

Skilled Regional Provisional Subclass 489:

This is a 4 year provisional visa which allows holders to only live in certain areas of Australia and you would need to be sponsored by a relative living in a designated area or by a State or Territory government.

Skilled Regional Subclass 887:

This skilled regional visa is the permanent stage of the provisional Subclass 489 visa. To qualify for this you must live in the required region of Australia for 2 years and work there full time for 12 months. 

Graduate Temporary Subclass 485:

This is a work visa which can be applied for by international students who have completed a qualification taking 2 years of study in Australia.