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General Skilled Migration Programme

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In general terms for Skilled Migration the basic applicant criteria are:
- over 18 and under 45
- functional English language ability
- recent relevant skilled work experience or a recently completed eligible tertiary qualification.

The first place to check the skilled occupations that qualify is the Australian Department Of Immigration Skilled Occupations List.

The main forms of Skilled Migration for overseas Contract or Freelance workers seeking a work visa for Australia are:
Subclass 121/856 -Employer Nominated Scheme

Subclass 175 - Independent Skilled Migrant Visa

Subclass 176 - Sponsored Skilled Migrant Visa

Subclass 475 - Regional Sponsored Skilled Migrant Visa

Subclass 476 - Recognised Skilled Graduate Temporary Visa

  • Regional Migration Schemes Visa 119 and 857
  • Employer Nominated Scheme - subclass 121/856
  • Subclass 175 - Independent Skilled Migrant Visa
  • Subclass 176 - Sponsored Skilled Migrant Visa
  • Subclass 475 - Regional Sponsored Visa
  • Subclass 476 - Recognised Graduate Temporary Visa
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