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Emigrate to Australia | Move to Australia: Australian Skilled Migration

The General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program is the only path for skilled workers to emigrate to Australia. Candidates must meet the Basic Requirements for GSM and pass the Australian immigration Points Test to qualify for a visa to move to Australia.

Please note that the Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) eligibility criteria changed upon the introduction of the New Points Test on 1 July, 2011.

Click here to take the Australian skilled migration assessment to see if you qualify to emigrate to Australia

For more information on how to move to Australia, please select the category that most closely resembles your current circumstances, or visit the corresponding Online Assessment to see if you qualify.

Looking to emigrate to Australia? Click Here to Complete the Online Assessment for a Skilled Visa to Australia

Australian Skilled Visa Categories

Skilled - Independent visa This visa subclass is the most popular skilled migration category for those looking to emigrate to Australia and is geared to skilled workers who can wish to move to Australia and make an immediate contribution to the Australian economy. More Information See if you qualify for a Skilled - Independent visa		Skilled - Sponsored visa An Australian skilled immigration category for skilled applicants looking to emigrate to Australia who have close family members living in Australia or who are sponsored by an Australian State or Territory. More Information See if you qualify for a Skilled - Sponsored visa

Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa The Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa is for skilled migrants who either have sponsorship from a participating state government or have sponsorship from a relative who lives in a Designated Area of Australia who is willing to sponsor them. More Information See if you qualify for a Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa		Skilled - Regional visa An Australian skilled migration category for skilled migrants looking to emigrate to Australia who have been living in Australia on a Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa and are seeking a permanent visa pathway. More Information See if you qualify for a Skilled - Regional visa

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Emigrate to Australia | Move to Australia: Australian Skilled Migration

Australian Skilled Visa Categories

Skilled - Independent visa

Skilled - Sponsored visa

Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa

Skilled - Regional visa