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General Skilled Migration Visas

• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): Permanent residency visa.
• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Permanent residency visa.
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): Temporary visa.

Overview

The General Skilled Migration Visas are popular among skilled workers and international graduates who meet the skills and qualifications requirements after studying in Australia.

Benefits

• Subclass 189 and 190: These permanent visas allow you to live and work in Australia indefinitely, sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residency, and, if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.
• Subclass 491: This temporary visa is valid for 5 years and provides a pathway to apply for a Permanent Residency Visa (Subclass 191) after 3 years, provided you meet residence and income conditions. It allows unrestricted working hours and access to Medicare.

Student and Student Guardian Visas

• Student Visa (Subclass 500): Allows study in Australia.
• Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590): Permits a guardian to accompany and support a student under 18 years of age.

Overview

• Subclass 500: Enables you to study in Australia with family members, work part-time during the study period, and work full-time during school holidays.
• Subclass 590: Allows a guardian to provide care and support to a student under 18. Guardians can study an English course for less than 20 hours a week or another course for up to 3 months but cannot work in Australia.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Overview

 This temporary visa is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution. It lets you stay, work, or continue studying in Australia. The visa has two streams:

• Post-Vocational Education Work Stream
• Post-Higher Education Work Stream

Eligibility

• Be under 35 years old.
• Hold a student visa within the last 6 months.
• Have completed studies within the last 6 months.
• Meet Australian study, English language, health insurance, and character requirements.

Parent Visas

• Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
• Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)
• Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
• Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
• Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)
• Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
• Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)

Overview

Parents can migrate to Australia if their child (natural, adopted, or step-child) is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. Dependent children under 23 can be included in the application.

Partner Visas

• Subclass 820/801: Partner visa (temporary and permanent) - Onshore.
• Subclass 309/100: Partner visa (temporary and permanent) - Offshore.
• Subclass 300: Prospective Marriage visa - Offshore.

Overview

Partner Visas are for spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, allowing them to live together in Australia.

Employment Sponsored Visas

• Training Visa (Subclass 407)
• Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)

Overview

These work visas are for individuals with an Australian employer or company willing to sponsor them. They allow full-time work on a temporary or permanent basis.

Benefits

Work full-time in a nominated position, gain potential permanent residency, and include your family (spouse and children) in your application.