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About Skilled Visas to Australia

About Skilled Visas to Australia

What are the different subclasses under the skilled visa?

There are five (5) main visa subclasses under the Skilled Migration Program:

1. Skilled Independent Visa

Applicants currently based overseas who do not have a family sponsor, or choose not to be sponsored, can apply under the Skilled - Independent visa subclass.

2. Family Sponsored Visa

Overseas applicants who have a sponsor, in the form of a close relative who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, can apply under one of two Family Sponsored visa subclasses:

1. Skilled - Australian Sponsored Visa -

The Skilled - Australian Sponsored subclass – you can apply under this subclass if you have a parent, non-dependent child, brother, sister, aunt or uncle who is willing to sponsor you. Your sponsor can be living anywhere in Australia and you will gain extra points in the Points Test.

2. The Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored Visa –

you can apply under this subclass if you have a parent, non-dependent child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, first cousin or grandparent who is willing to sponsor you. Your sponsor must be living in a regional, rural or low population growth area of Australia. You must satisfy the basic requirements of all skilled visas but this category is not points tested.

3.Skilled Overseas Student Visa

There are specific visa subclasses for overseas students currently studying in Australia, which allow them to remain in Australia and apply for Onshore Skilled Migration. Skilled Overseas Students can either apply independently or with family sponsorship (as outlined above).
Important note for Graduate Students - If you have recently completed a course of study in Australia and are seeking Australian permanent residency, you must apply for a visa within six months of the completion of your course to qualify for bonus points.

4.Onshore New Zealand Citizen Visa

New Zealand citizens who currently live in Australia can also apply in Australia under one of the Onshore New Zealand Citizen subclasses, either independently or with family sponsorship (as outlined above).

5.Skilled Independent Regional (SIR) Visa

On 1 July 2004, the Skilled-Independent Regional (SIR) (Provisional) visa was introduced to address skill shortages that may exist in regional areas and encourage a more balanced dispersal of Australia's skilled migrant intake.Successful applicants (and their families) will be allowed to work and live in Australia for up to three (3) years on this temporary visa, however you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency after two (2) years if you have remained in the designated regional area.



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About Skilled Visas to Australia

What are the requirements for a skilled visa?

To be eligible for migration under the Skilled Visa Program, you must be qualified in a profession or trade occupation which appears on the Australian's Government’s Skilled Occupations List.

You must also be under 45 years of age, have good English ability and, in most cases, recent work experience.


Eligible Occupations for Skilled Migration to Australia

The Skilled Occupations List (SOL)

One of the basic requirements of Skilled Migration is that you nominate an occupation which matches either your work experience and/or qualifications from a list of occupations determined by the Australian government.

This list is known as the Skilled Occupations List (SOL). Although extensive, it does not include every possible occupation, only those which are currently sought after in Australia.

To verify you have chosen the correct occupation, you should refer to the short job description alongside each listing.

Each occupation, depending on its rating, attracts a certain number of points (40, 50 or 60 points). Assuming your skills are assessed as "suitable" for your nominated occupation, these points will be used in calculating your total Points Test Score.

If you cannot locate your occupation on this list, you should NOT proceed with Skilled Migration.

Accounting & Finance
Administration
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
Air & Sea Transport
Architecture
Art & Design
Arts & Entertainment
Building & Construction
Consulting & Business Analysis
Education & Teaching
Engineering & Mining
Environment
Health & Medical Services
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Resources/Personnel
Information Services
Information Technology/Computing
Legal & Compliance
Management/Planning/Policy
Manufacturing/Production/Logistics
Media
Property & Real Estate
Sales/Marketing/Advertising
Science & Research
Social & Community Services
Sports & Recreation
Surveying & Valuing
Trades - Aircraft Maintenance
Trades - Automotive
Trades - Electrical/Electronics/Communications
Trades - Food & Beverage
Trades - Gardening/Horticulture
Trades - General Mechanical & Fabrication
Trades - Hairdressing
Trades - Metal & Machinists
Trades - Other Trades & Services
Trades - Plumbing
Trades - Textile & Clothing
Trades - Tilers & Plasterers
Trades - Wood & Carpentry
Translating/Interpreting
Trades - Printing

Occupation Points
Accounting & Finance
Accountant - Internal Auditor Description 50
Accountant Description 60
Accountant - Corporate Treasurer Description 60
Accountant - External Auditor Description 60
Actuary Description 50
Branch Accountant (Financial Institution) Description 40
Commodities Trader Description 40
Company Secretary (Corporate Compliance, Board/Shareholder Meetings) Description 50
Economist Description 50
Finance Manager Description 60
Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified) Description 40
Financial Institution Branch Manager Description 40
Financial Investment Adviser Description 40
Financial Market Dealer Description 40
Futures Trader Description 40
Insurance Broker Description 40
Mathematician Description 50
Statistician Description 50
Stockbroking Dealer Description 40
Administration
Electorate Officer Description 50
Office Manager Description 40
Project or Program Administrator Description 40
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
Agricultural Advisor Description 50
Agricultural Scientist Description 50
Environmental Research Scientist Description 50
Forester Description 50
Master Fisher Description 40
Park Ranger Description 50
Soil Scientist Description 50
Air & Sea Transport
Pilot - Aircraft Pilot Description 60
Seafarer - Ship's Engineer Description 40
Seafarer - Ship's Master Description 40
Seafarer - Ship's Officer Description 40
Seafarer - Ship's Surveyor Description 40
Architecture
Architect Description 60
Architectural Associate Description 40
Landscape Architect Description 50
Art & Design
Fashion Designer Description 50
Graphic Designer Description 50
Illustrator Description 50
Industrial Designer Description 50
Interior Decorator Description 40
Interior Designer Description 50
Arts & Entertainment
Conservator Description 50
Museum/Art Gallery Technician Description 40
Museum/Gallery Curator Description 50
Building & Construction
Boat builder & Repairer Description 60
Bricklayer Description 60
Bricklayers - Supervisor Description 60
Building Associate Description 40
Building Associate Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 40
Building Inspector Description 40
Construction Project Manager Description 50
Project Builder Description 50
Shipwright Description 60
Consulting & Business Analysis
Management Consultant Description 50
Organisation & Methods Analyst Description 50
Policy Analyst Description 50
Quality Assurance Manager Description 50
Education & Teaching
Art Teacher (Private) Description 50
Dance Teacher (Private) Description 50
Drama Teacher (Private) Description 50
Education Managers (not elsewhere classified) Description 50
Music Teacher (Private) Description 50
Regional Education Manager Description 50
Teacher - Education Officer Description 50
Teacher - Pre-Primary School Teacher Description 60
Teacher - Primary School Teacher Description 60
Teacher - Secondary School Teacher Description 60
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades) Description 50
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) Description 60
Engineering & Mining
Biomedical Engineering Associate Description 40
Civil Engineering Associate Description 40
Civil Engineering Technician Description 40
Electrical Engineering Associate Description 40
Electrical Engineering Technician Description 40
Electronic Engineering Associate Description 40
Electronic Engineering Technician Description 40
Engineer - Aeronautical Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Agricultural Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Biomedical Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Building & Engineering Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 60
Engineer - Chemical Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Civil Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Civil Engineering Technologist Description 60
Engineer - Electrical Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist Description 60
Engineer - Electronics Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Engineering Technologists (not elsewhere classified) Description 60
Engineer - Industrial Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Materials Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Technologist Description 60
Engineer - Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) Description 60
Engineer - Naval Architect Description 60
Engineer - Petroleum Engineer Description 60
Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer Description 60
Engineering Associate Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 40
Engineering Manager Description 60
Extractive Metallurgist Description 50
Mechanical Engineering Associate Description 40
Mechanical Engineering Technician Description 40
Mine Deputy Description 40
Production Manager (Mining) Description 50
Environment
Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager Description 50
Environmental Health Officer Description 50
Health & Medical Services
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Description 40
Acupuncturist Description 50
Ambulance Officer Description 40
Anatomist/Physiologist Description 50
Audiologist Description 50
Chemist Description 50
Chiropractor Description 60
Dental Hygienist Description 40
Dental Specialist Description 60
Dental Technician Description 60
Dental Therapist Description 40
Dentist Description 60
Dietitian Description 60
Director of Nursing Description 60
Disabilities Services Officer Description 40
Health Information Manager Description 50
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic Description 40
Massage Therapist Description 40
Medical Administrator Description 50
Medical Practitioner - Anaesthetist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Dermatologist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Ophthalmologist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Paediatrician Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Pathologist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Radiologist Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified) Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Physician Description 60
Medical Practitioner - Surgeon Description 60
Naturopath Description 50
Nurse - Registered Developmental Disability Nurse Description 60
Nurse - Registered Mental Health Nurse Description 60
Nurse - Registered Midwife Description 60
Nurse - Registered Nurse Description 60
Occupational Health & Safety Officer Description 50
Occupational Therapist Description 60
Optometrist Description 60
Orthoptist Description 50
Orthotist Description 50
Osteopath Description 60
Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist Description 60
Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist Description 60
Physiotherapist Description 60
Podiatrist Description 60
Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist Description 60
Psychologist - Educational Psychologist Description 60
Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist Description 60
Psychologist - Psychologists (not elsewhere classified) Description 60
Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Description 60
Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist Description 60
Radiographer - Radiation Therapist Description 60
Radiographer - Sonographer Description 60
Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel/Motel Manager (Degree Level) Description 50
Hotel/Motel Manager (Diploma Level) Description 40
Human Resources/Personnel
Careers Counsellor Description 50
Human Resource Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience) Description 60
Industrial Relations Officer Description 50
Personnel Consultant Description 50
Personnel Officer Description 50
Training Officer Description 50
Information Services
Archivist Description 50
Business & Information Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 50
Historian Description 50
Librarian Description 50
Library Technician Description 40
Records Manager Description 50
Information Technology/Computing
Computing Professionals - Applications and Analyst Programmer Description 60
Computing Professionals - Computer Systems Auditor Description 60
Computing Professionals - Computing Professionals (not elsewhere classified) Description 60
Computing Professionals - Software Designer Description 60
Computing Professionals - Systems Designer Description 60
Computing Professionals - Systems Manager Description 60
Computing Professionals - Systems Programmer Description 60
Computing Support Technician Description 40
Information Technology Manager Description 60
Legal & Compliance
Intelligence Officer Description 50
Legal Practitioner - Barrister Description 60
Legal Practitioner - Solicitor Description 60
Patents Examiner Description 50
Safety Inspector Description 40
Management/Planning/Policy
General Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience) Description 60
Policy And Planning Manager Description 50
Urban and Regional Planner Description 50
Manufacturing/Production/Logistics
Oenologist (Wine Maker) Description 50
Primary Products Inspector Description 40
Production Manager (Manufacturing) Description 50
Supply and Distribution Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience) Description 60
Media
Copywriter Description 50
Editor Description 50
Journalists & Related Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 50
Print Journalist Description 50
Radio Journalist Description 50
Technical Writer Description 50
Television Journalist Description 50
Property & Real Estate
Property Manager Description 40
Real Estate Agency Manager Description 40
Real Estate Salesperson Description 40
Sales/Marketing/Advertising
Advertising Specialist Description 50
Market Research Analyst Description 50
Marketing Specialist Description 50
Public Relations Officer Description 50
Sales And Marketing Manager (min. 5 years senior management experience) Description 60
Sales Representative (Industrial Products) Description 50
Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products) Description 50
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) Description 50
Sales Representative - Technical (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 50
Science & Research
Biochemist Description 50
Botanist Description 50
Chemistry Technical Officer Description 40
Geologist Description 50
Geophysicist Description 50
Industrial Pharmacist Description 50
Laboratory Manager Description 50
Life Scientist (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 50
Marine Biologist Description 50
Materials Scientist Description 50
Medical Laboratory Technical Officer Description 40
Medical Scientist Description 60
Metallurgical and Materials Technician Description 40
Meteorologist Description 50
Natural & Physical Science Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 50
Physical Metallurgist Description 50
Physicist Description 50
Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist Description 60
Research and Development Manager Description 50
Social Professionals (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 50
Veterinarian Description 60
Zoologist Description 50
Social & Community Services
Child Care Co-ordinator Description 50
Community Worker Description 50
Counsellors (not elsewhere classified) Description 50
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Description 50
Family Counsellor Description 50
Family Support Worker Description 40
Parole or Probation Officer Description 40
Rehabilitation Counsellor Description 50
Residential Care Officer Description 40
Social Worker Description 60
Speech Pathologist Description 60
Welfare Centre Manager Description 50
Welfare Worker Description 60
Youth Worker Description 40
Sports & Recreation
Recreation Officer Description 50
Sports Administrator Description 50
Surveying & Valuing
Building Surveyor Description 50
Cartographer Description 50
Land Economist Description 50
Quantity Surveyor Description 60
Surveying & Cartographic Associate Description 40
Surveyor Description 60
Valuer Description 50
Trades - Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Description 60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Description 60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Description 60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Supervisor Description 60
Trades - Automotive
Diesel Fuel Injection Technicians Description 60
Motor Mechanic Description 60
Motor Mechanics - Supervisor Description 60
Panel Beater Description 60
Panel Beaters - Supervisor Description 60
Vehicle - Painter Description 60
Vehicle Body Maker Description 60
Vehicle Body Makers - Supervisor Description 60
Vehicle Painters - Supervisor Description 60
Vehicle Trimmer Description 60
Vehicle Trimmers - Supervisor Description 60
Trades - Electrical/Electronics/Communications
Automotive Electrician Description 60
Automotive Electricians - Supervisor Description 60
Broadcast Transmitter Operator Description 60
Cable Jointer Description 60
Communications Linesperson Description 60
Communications Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Electrical Distribution Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson Description 60
Electrician - General Electrician Description 60
Electrician - Special Class Description 60
Electricians - Supervisor Description 60
Electronic & Office Equipment Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson Description 60
Electronic Instrument Tradesperson - Special Class Description 60
Electronic Instrument Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
General Communications Tradesperson Description 60
General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson Description 60
Trades - Food & Beverage
Baker Description 60
Bakers and Pastry Cook - Supervisor Description 60
Buttermaker/Cheesemaker Description 60
Chef Description 60
Chef - Head Chef Description 60
Confectioner Description 60
Cook Description 60
Meat Tradespersons - Butcher Description 60
Meat Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Pastry Cook Description 60
Smallgoods Maker Description 60
Trades - Gardening/Horticulture
General Gardener Description 60
Greenkeeper Description 60
Head Gardener Description 60
Landscape Gardener Description 60
Nurseryperson Description 60
Tree Surgeon Description 60
Trades - General Mechanical & Fabrication
Business Machine Mechanic Description 60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson Description 60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson Description 60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Lift (Elevator) Mechanic Description 60
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) Description 60
Optical Mechanic Description 60
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic Description 60
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanics - Supervisor Description 60
Structural Steel & Welding Tradespersons Description 60
Structural Steel & Welding Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Structural Steel & Welding Tradespersons - Welder (First Class) Description 60
Trades - Hairdressing
Hairdresser Description 60
Hairdressers - Supervisor Description 60
Trades - Metal & Machinists
Blacksmith Description 60
Electroplater Description 60
Engraver Description 60
Farrier Description 60
Fitter Description 60
Forging Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Gunsmith Description 60
Locksmith Description 60
Metal Casting Tradesperson Description 60
Metal Casting Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Metal Finishing Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Fitter Description 60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Supervisor Description 60
Metal Fitters & Machinists - Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic Description 60
Metal Machinist (First Class) Description 60
Metal Polisher Description 60
Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer Description 60
Precision Metal Tradesperson - Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer Description 60
Precision Metal Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Saw Maker and Repairer Description 60
Sheetmetal Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) Description 60
Trades - Other Trades & Services
Flat Glass Tradesperson Description 60
Floor Finisher Description 60
Floor Finisher - Supervisor Description 60
Gem Cutter & Polisher Description 60
Glass Blower Description 60
Jeweller Description 60
Painter & Decorator Description 60
Painters & Decorators - Supervisor Description 60
Piano Tuner Description 60
Picture Framer Description 60
Sign writer Description 60
Sign writers - Supervisor Description 60
Toolmaker Description 60
Toolmakers - Supervisor Description 60
Tradespersons & Related Workers (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 60
Trades - Plumbing
General Plumber Description 60
Mechanical Services & Airconditioning Plumber Description 60
Plumber - Drainer Description 60
Plumber - Gas Fitter Description 60
Plumber - Roof Plumber Description 60
Plumbers - Supervisor Description 60
Plumbing Engineering Associate Description 40
Plumbing Inspector Description 40
Trades - Textile & Clothing
Canvas Goods Maker Description 60
Clothing - Apparel Cutter Description 60
Clothing - Dressmaker Description 60
Clothing - General Clothing Tradesperson Description 60
Clothing - Patternmaker-Grader (Clothing) Description 60
Clothing - Tailor Description 60
Furniture - Upholsterer Description 60
Leather Goods Maker Description 60
Medical Grade Shoemaker Description 60
Sail Maker Description 60
Shoemaker Description 60
Upholsterers & Bedding Tradespersons (Not Elsewhere Classified) Description 60
Trades - Tilers & Plasterers
Fibrous Plasterer Description 60
Fibrous Plasterers - Supervisor Description 60
Roof Slater and Tiler Description 60
Roof Slater and Tilers - Supervisor Description 60
Solid Plasterer Description 60
Solid Plasterers - Supervisor Description 60
Stonemason Description 60
Wall and Floor Tiler Description 60
Wall and Floor Tilers & Stonemasons - Supervisor Description 60
Trades - Wood & Carpentry
Cabinet Maker Description 60
Cabinet Makers - Supervisor Description 60
Carpenter Description 60
Carpenter & Joiner Description 60
Carpentry & Joinery Tradespersons - Supervisor Description 60
Furniture Finisher Description 60
Joiner Description 60
Wood Tradespersons (not elsewhere classified) Description 60
Wood Turner Description 60
Translating/Interpreting
Interpreter Description 60
Translator Description 60
Trades - Printing
Binder & Finisher Description 60
Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson Description 60
Printing Machinist Description 60
Screen Printer Description 60
Small Offset Printer Description 60