Although 10PROis a Canadian company, we have been assisting several clients with their Australian applications for several years. The General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program is the only path for skilled workers to emigrate to Australia.
1. SKILLED – INDEPENDENT VISA (Sub class 189)
The Skilled – Independent Visa (subclass 189) is the most popular skilled migration category Under this category there is no state or family sponsorship. Hence, you will have the liberty to choose a state of your preference under this category.
With this visa, you can get the below benefits;
To be eligible you must;
Processing times period;
Note: Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
2. SKILLED – NOMINATED VISA (Sub class 190)
The Skilled – Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is a category for skilled applicants looking to emigrate to Australia who is sponsored by an Australian State or Territory. Since it is based on state sponsorship, a minimum stay of 2 years in that particular state is mandatory.
With this visa, you can;
To be eligible you must;
Processing times;
Note: Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
We strongly advise, to fill in the free online assessment form available below, to check your eligibility.
3. SKILLED – REGIONAL VISA (Sub class 489)
This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
*Please note: From November 15, 2019 the invited pathway visa will be closed to new applications*
Hence, we at 10PRO currently do not offer this program and suggest you visit sub section for Sub class 491.
4. SKILLED – REGIONAL VISA (Sub class 491)
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa will replace the current 489 visa and commences November 16, 2019.
The new Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa will enable eligible skilled workers and their families to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years.
Visa holders will be eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence visa after three years.
Applicants for this visa must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area and be invited to apply for the visa.
The skilled migration points test will change from November 16, 2019. The changes will affect subclass 491 applicants as well as applications for other skilled migration visas that have not been assessed at that time (but only in a way that is beneficial for applicants, by providing additional points).
The new points details are:
Our experts are ready to address your inquiries promptly. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
