Skilled Migration

• Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) was formerly known as the Temporary Work Visa (subclass 457). Designed to temporarily bring in skilled workers to Australia to perform needed jobs, for either two or four years depending on the worker’s occupation, an Australian employer needs to sponsor you before you can apply for this visa.
• Working holiday (subclass 462 and 417). Designed to let younger people work while taking extended vacations in Australia, a limited number of these visas are awarded each year. The limits, & which working holiday visa you can apply for, depends on country of origin.

• Employer Sponsored Work Visas (subclass 186 & 187). An Australian business can sponsor non-residents to get permanent residency. A business might sponsor an employee who’s already in Australia on a 457, TSS or Working Holiday Visa, or might sponsor someone who’s still overseas.
• Skilled Migration Visas (subclass 189 & 190). 189 visa is for overseas residents who want to apply for permanent residency without being sponsored by an Australian business. Applicants register an expression of interest, & are selected based on their occupation & ranking on a points test. A 190 visa allows skilled workers to live in Australia permanently & apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189 & 190)

When you send an EOI through SkillSelect, you’re letting the government know you’re interested in moving to Australia. Even if no business nominates you for a 168 or 187 visa, the government might still invite you to apply for a 189 or 190 visa if you are under the age of 45, & have not been sponsored or nominated by an employer, or state or territory government.

In order to send an EOI, your occupation must be on the skilled occupations list. After your EOI is received, you will be ranked against other applicants with a points test (you need to score at least 60 pts to receive an invitation).

If you qualify, & there’s room for your occupation, you will be invited to apply for a 189 or 190  Skilled Independent visa. This Skilled Independent visa, as well as the 186 & 187 visa streams, are all permanent residency visas.

At Four Corners our specialist migration services are comprehensive in scope covering a wide range of visa solutions for both individuals and businesses. Our experienced team respects the unique circumstances of each case and is committed to the provision of expert advice in order to deliver the most successful outcome possible. Click through to our individual areas of expertise or if you feel more comfortable speaking to someone, don’t hesitate to call us directly.