Skilled Visas
Read about skilled migration subclasses, state nomination topics, and recent policy announcements.
Category overview
What this category covers
Points-tested skilled migration uses SkillSelect for people to express interest in visas including the Skilled Independent subclass 189, Skilled Nominated subclass 190 and Skilled Work Regional subclass 491.
An Expression of Interest is not a visa application. Occupation eligibility, a suitable skills assessment, English, points and an invitation are key parts of the process. State and territory nomination programs apply separate criteria for nominated pathways.
Topics to understand
Detailed information
Available guides
Every guide is general information and links back to the applicable Home Affairs page.
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 overview covering requirements, documents, application steps, fees, processing times, conditions and direct official source links.
Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 overview covering requirements, documents, application steps, fees, processing times, conditions and direct official source links.
Document checklists
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Open resourceProcessing times
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Open resourceFees and charges
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Open resourceOfficial government sources
Primary information for this category
General information only. This page does not assess eligibility, recommend a visa or provide immigration or legal advice. Requirements may change; confirm the current position through the official links above.