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How it works

This program, also known as the General Skilled Migration program, is for people who are not sponsored by an employer and who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia. Applicants must be 18- 45 years old, acquiring good English efficiency, recent skilled work experience or a recently completed eligible Australian qualification.

You could qualify for the Skilled Graduate Visa program or permanent residency with the Skilled Migrant Visa program if you are skilled professional, tradesperson or graduating from an Australian university. Applications must be done within six (6) months of completing the course to apply for visa onshore. Failure to do so, meaning that you will be required to apply offshore.

This will provide you with unrestricted Australian working rights for you, your partner and family, allowing you to secure employment without the requirement for sponsorship.

The Skilled Migration Program is an official Government initiative to overcome skill shortages within the Australian workforce and to identify individuals who can make a valuable contribution to Australia's economy.

Australian Government statistics confirms 82% of Skilled Independent visa holders gain employment within first 6 months and 91% within 18 months.