Skilled Permanent (PR) Visa
The Skilled stream of the Migration Program is designed to attract migrants who make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, and fill positions where no Australian workers are available. Skilled migrants have very high participation rates in the workforce, helping to stimulate economic growth, which results in more jobs.
Skilled PR Visa is a Points-tested stream. There are following options:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional visa (Provisional) (subclass 491)
You would apply for Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) after subclass 491.
You can check your Point Calculator for Skilled PR Visa.
Besides, points-tested Skilled PR visa, Global Talent visa is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field. The program offers a migration pathway for individuals with outstanding achievements, particularly high-earning individuals in future-focused sectors. This creates opportunities for Australians by:
- Transferring skills
- Promoting innovation
- Creating jobs
The following are the target sectors:
- Resources
- Agri-food and AgTech
- Energy
- Health Industries
- Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space
- Circular Economy
- DigiTech
- Infrastructure and Tourism
- Financial Services and FinTech
- Education
There are two pathways in the Global Talent visa:
- Global Talent visa ((subclass 858) and (subclass 124))
- Distinguished Talent (Independent Program (GTI))
