Find out about he Skilled stream of the Migration Program, which is designed to attract migrants who make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, and fill positions where no Australian workers are available.

The Skilled stream of the Migration Program is designed to attract migrants who make a significant contribution to the Australian economy, and fill positions where no Australian workers are available.

This visa is for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Read more information about skilled visas and eligibility criteria. If you need help with your visa application use a registered migration agent, a practising lawyer or someone else authorised to provide immigration assistance

The skilled occupation list (SOL) summarises the occupations Australia needs to fill skill shortages.

The permanent Migration Program will help fill skills shortages in priority sectors and prioritise visa processing for regional Australia while we are building the domestic pipeline of highly skilled workers.

Migration Strategy Action Plan is designed to ensure that migrants fully enjoy the benefits of living and working in Australia and are not vulnerable to exploitation. It is also designed to give Australian workers confidence that their own wages and conditions are protected, and to give employers confidence that they will be supported if they ...

Sep 23, 2024 · Skilled Migration lists used to determine visa eligibility include the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupation List (ROL).

In November 2019, the Australian Government announced changes to our immigration program to strengthen our economy and boost regional areas. Australia’s regional migration program consists of: 2 skilled regional provisional visas that provide a pathway to permanent residence; a skilled regional permanent resident visa (from November 2022)

The table gives a detailed breakdown of how points are awarded for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).