Visa pathway

General Skilled Migration

Independent, state-nominated, or regional. Every GSM visa starts with a skills assessment.

189

Skilled Independent

Points-tested permanent visa. No sponsor required. Occupation must be on the MLTSSL.

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190

Skilled Nominated

Points-tested permanent visa nominated by an Australian state or territory. +5 nomination points.

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491

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

5-year regional visa nominated by a state or eligible family. Pathway to PR via subclass 191. +15 nomination points.

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Points-tested? Start with the score.
189, 190 and 491 all pivot on your points total. Run the calculator, then match your occupation to the ruleset.
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