Applying for a permanent skilled migration visa via the following two options
- Skilled Independent Visa Subclass189
- Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190
The process for applying for a 189 or 190 visa is:
- achieve the pass mark set for the skilled migration points test – currently set at 65 for these visas
- lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
- upon invitation lodge your application within 60 days
- be between 18 and 45 years of age
- pass a skills assessment for an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list
- meet English language and health and character requirements