Most skilled migrants reach Australian permanent residence through the General Skilled Migration programme. You lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect, are ranked by points, and may be invited to apply.
Skilled visa options
Permanent
Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent
Permanent visa without state nomination or employer sponsorship. Highly competitive.
Permanent
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated
Permanent visa with a state or territory nomination, which adds points.
Provisional
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional
Provisional visa for regional areas with a pathway to permanent residence.
Employer
Employer-sponsored routes
Options such as Skills in Demand and Employer Nomination for applicants with a sponsoring employer.
What earns points
| Factor | How it counts |
|---|---|
| Age | Highest points in the 25–32 age band |
| English language | Competent, Proficient or Superior English |
| Skilled work experience | Years of relevant experience in or outside Australia |
| Qualifications | Doctorate, bachelor’s, diploma or trade qualification |
| Partner skills | Points for a skilled partner or a single applicant |
| Nomination | State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) |
| Other factors | Australian study, regional study, NAATI credential, Professional Year |
The minimum pass mark is 65 points, but invitations often go to applicants with considerably higher scores in competitive occupations. We compare your score with recent invitation rounds.
Our Australia PR process
- Eligibility assessment We review age, education, work experience, language scores and family details against each programme.
- Strategy The pathway with the best realistic chance — and what would improve your score.
- Credential & skills assessment Guidance on ECA, skills assessment bodies and employment reference letters.
- Profile / EOI submission Accurate online profiles with documents that match every claim.
- Application after invitation Full document file, forms, medicals and police certificates.
- Pre-landing support Forex, air ticketing and arrival guidance through Agile Consultancy.
