Key routes
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189) — invited, points-tested permanent skilled visa.
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) — state/territory nominated skilled route.
- Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) — provisional regional skilled route.
- Skills in Demand (subclass 482) — employer-sponsored temporary skilled visa.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — permanent employer-sponsored route where requirements are met.
Is a job offer required?
Not required for subclass 189. Employer-sponsored visas require sponsorship; state/territory nomination applies to relevant 190/491 pathways.
PR / settlement potential
Australia offers direct and staged skilled-migration pathways. Occupation eligibility, skills assessment, English, points, nomination or sponsorship may apply depending on the visa.
Profile assessment matters: Occupation, age, qualifications, language, experience, salary, licensing, sponsorship, points and family circumstances can change which route is realistic.