Explore Your Skilled Sponsored Visa Pathways with Our Migration Agents

AIM Lawyers & Consultants will guide you through each step of your needs, whether it may be skill assessment applications, State or Territory nominations, points test assessments, EOI applications and lodgement of visa applications.

Am I eligible for a skilled Visa?
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Our experienced migration agents and immigration lawyers can support you with:

Provisional: Subclass 491, 485 and 476

The following can lead to Permanent residency in Australia:

Skilled-Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): A provisional visa allowing holders to live in specific areas of Australia. This requires you to be sponsored by an Australian relative living in a designated area, or by a state or territory government.

Some key requirements for this visa:

  • Be under 45 years old
  • Must be nominated by an Australian state/ territory government OR sponsored by an eligible relative. All state/territory have their own eligibility requirement that you must be able to comply.
  • Have suitable skills assessment
  • Able to score 65 points or more in the EOI application
  • Your occupation must be on the eligible skilled occupation list for Subclass 491 visa

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485): This is a working visa and can be applied for by international students who have a completed qualification of two years study in Australia.

Skilled Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476): This visa is for 18 months, and engineering graduates classify for it.

Some key requirements for this visa:

  • Be under 31 years old
  • Completed an engineering degree or higher qualification in the last 2 years from a specified educational institution
  • Have not held either Subclass 485 or 476 visa
  • Must achieve Competent English level in the English proficiency test
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Skilled (Permanent)

This option is for points-tested workers, allowing them to live and work in Australia with a permanent residency.

Independent visa (subclass 189): This is a permanent visa option for the skilled independent, without requiring sponsorship from a relative or state government.

Some key requirements for this stream:

    • Be under 45 years old
    • Have suitable skills assessment
    • Able to score more than 65 points and be invited to apply for the visa application
    • Must achieve at least Competent English level in the English proficiency test

Nominated (subclass 190):This permanent resident visa option requires the individual to be nominated by an Australian State or Territory Government.

Some key requirements for this visa:

    • Be under 45 years old
    • Must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency. All state/territory have their own eligibility requirement that you must be able to comply.
    • Nominated occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupation for subclass 190 visa
    • Must have a relevant skills assessment
    • Be able to score 65 points or more in your EOI application
    • Must achieve Competent English level in the English proficiency test

Regional (subclass 887):

This pathway is the permanent stage of the Skilled Regional Provisional. In order to qualify for this option, the individual must live in the required region of Australia for over two years, with at least 12 months full time employment.

Some key requirements for this visa:

    • Must be in Australia and hold visa of either subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487
    • Must have lived for at least 2 years in a designated regional area of Australia
    • Must have worked full time for at least 12 months in a designated regional area of Australia
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HOW OUR MELBOURNE MIGRATION AGENTS CAN HELP YOU WITH SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA APPLICATIONS

Aim Lawyers is accredited and experienced with all streams of work visas in Australia. We have the resources to help migrants gain the right visas and link with reputable companies.

We can assist you with the application process for skilled worker agreements – like independent subclass 189, as well as skilled nominated visas, which include subclass 190 and subclass 491.

Whether you are looking to work in a metropolitan or regional setting anywhere in Australia, Aim Lawyers can work with you and your prospective employer to ensure the entire process runs smoothly.

Don’t risk trying to manage this process yourself, as it could ultimately result in your application being unsuccessful. Let our qualified and experienced team of lawyers and agents guide you through the process for the best possible chance of success.

Hire The Best Agency for A Skilled Visa in Melbourne

Australia has quickly risen to the global ranks of talent hubs, becoming one of the top countries to offer great opportunities to skill and talent worldwide.

Australian authorities have also created a huge list of options when it comes to visas for people looking for employment opportunities in the country. The visa infrastructure for such cases is highly detailed and diversified and comes under the category of work visas. AIM Lawyers is a team of highly skilled professional visa experts that work with clients worldwide to provide our services relevant to applications for a skilled visa in Melbourne. However, applying for a work visa such as a skilled independent visa or a skilled sponsored visa can be a lengthy and complex process for many, especially those who are first-time applicants or those without in-depth knowledge of the visa application process.

Types Of Skilled Visa

If you are looking to hire an agency to help with your application for a skilled visa in Melbourne, AIM Lawyers is your best bet. Our teams of experts have created a quick basic guide for the work visa category for Australia, explaining all kinds of visa subclasses.

Work visas allow holders to work in Australia legally. These are further divided into 15 subclasses as follows:

Skilled Employer: This skilled sponsored visa is a kind of visa that is granted to applicants who are sponsored by Australian businesses to fill the shortage of skilled labour. Applicants must be skilled accordingly and should be eligible to work to be eligible.

Skilled Independent Visa: This visa works on a points-based testing system, and eligibility requires you to qualify for the test with minimum requirement points. This visa allows holders to live and work in Australia for an indefinite period.

Skilled Nominated Visa: This subclass is a permanent work permit that is granted to applicants who have been nominated and invited to apply. Eligibility requirements include points requirements and skill assessment documents.

Skilled Recognised-Graduate Visa: This visa option is granted to those students who have graduated from Australia, and are looking for opportunities to work here. This option is specific for engineering graduates, allowing them to stay, live, and work in the country for a specific period.

Skilled Regional Visa: This subclass is a permanent visa given to those applicants who have held a temporary work visa in the past, and have worked in a specific Australian region previously.

Skilled Work Regional Visa: This subclass is granted to those people who are highly skilled workers who wish to live in the country for some time, and only allows holders to live and work in regional Australia.

Permanent Skilled Regional Visa: This subclass is a permanent visa that will allow a holder to live and work in the country for an indefinite period. It will also allow the holder to apply for becoming citizenship if they are eligible.

Employer Nomination Scheme: This skilled independent visa subclass is a permanent work visa option granted to applicants who are nominated by eligible sponsors from within Australia. Requirements include an eligible occupation and eligible sponsor, and the sponsor will have to apply for you, while also taking care of the skillings fund fees.

These are a few majorly chosen options for skilled sponsored visa opportunities, and other visa options covered under this category are given below:

  • Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
  • Temporary Activity Visa
  • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
  • Temporary Graduate Visa
  • Temporary Work Visa

Why choose AIM Lawyers?

AIM Lawyers has worked with many clients with work visa-related requirements in the past, and our teams understand the complete legalities of the visa application process. No matter whether you are looking to apply for a skilled independent visa or skilled sponsored visa, AIM Lawyers can help you understand each point in detail while helping you increase your chances of success.

Contact us today for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne to find more about your visa options.

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