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Emigrate to Australia

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

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

Australian Visa Categories

 Unsure about the best path for you to emigrate to Australia?

Skilled Independent This visa subclass is the most popular skilled migration category for immigration to Australia and is geared to skilled workers who can make an immediate contribution to the Australian economy.  More Information  Australian Skilled Migration Online Assessment

Skilled Sponsored An Australian skilled immigration category for skilled applicants who have close family members living in Australia or who are sponsored by an Australian State or Territory.  More Information  Online Assessment for Skilled Sponsorship

Skilled Regional Sponsored This Skilled Migration subclass is for skilled migrants who either have sponsorship from a participating state, or have sponsorship from a relative who lives in a Designated Area of Australia.  More Information  Assessment for the Regional Sponsorship Programme

Skilled Regional An Australian skilled migration category for skilled migrants who have been living in Australia on a Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa and are seeking permanent residence.  More Information  Australian Skilled Regional Online Assessment

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme The Australian Government's RSMS is limited to certain areas of Australia. It allows employers to sponsor skilled migrants for job vacancies. The RSMS visa provides permanent residency.  More Information  Online Assessment for the RSMS System

Skills Matching Visa The Australian skilled migration visa for those who may or may not meet the Points Test and are seeking to be nominated by an Australian State/Territory or employer.  More Information  Australian Skilled Matching Visa Assessment

Labour Agreements Labour Agreements enable Australian employers to recruit a specified number of workers from overseas in response to identified skills shortages in the Australian labour market.  More Information  Australian Labour Agreement Online Assessment

Graduate Skilled An Australian skilled immigration category for foreign students who have family in Australia and have recently completed a program of study in Australia.  More Information  Online Assessment for the Graduate Skilled Visa

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