Visa Description
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
Basic Eligibility
You must:
- You must have the necessary skills for the job
- You must be nominated by an Australian employer
- You must meet our health and character requirements
Streams
1. Direct Entry stream
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
With this visa you can
- live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
- apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Eligibility
- have an occupation that is on the list of eligible skilled occupations
- have at least 3 years relevant work experience, unless you are exempt
- have a positive skills assessment, unless you are exempt
Length of Stay
Permanently
Cost
From AUD4,045
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 6Months
- 90% of applications: 8 Months
2. Labour Agreement stream
This visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently. The Labour Agreement stream might be for you if you currently work, or will work, for an employer who is party to a labour agreement.
With This Visa You Can
- live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
- apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Eligibility
- currently work, or will work, for your nominating employer who is party to a labour agreement.
- meet the age, skills and English language requirements of the labour agreement
Length of Stay
Permanently
Cost
From AUD4,045
Processing Time
Unavailable due to low volume of applications
3. Temporary Residence Transition stream
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
With This Visa You Can
- live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
- apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Eligibility
- hold a subclass 457, TSS or related Bridging visa A, B or C
- usually, have worked for your employer for at least 3 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
- have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months before you apply
Length of Stay
Permanent
Cost
From AUD4,045
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 6 Months
- 90% of applications: 9 Months
