Visa Class & Subclass Table

VISA CLASSES		VISA SUBCLASSES
VB	Skilled (Residence)	885 886 887	Skilled - independent (Onshore) Skilled - Sponsored (Onshore) Skilled - Regional (Onshore)
VC	Skilled (Provisional)	485 487	Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Temporary)
VE	Skilled (Migrant)	175 176	Skilled - Independent (Offshore) Skilled - Sponsored (Offshore)
VF	Skilled (Provisional)(Offshore)	475 476	Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Offshore) Skilled - Recognized Graduate (Temporary)
AN	Employer Nomination (Migrant) Offshore	119 121	Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
BW	Employer Nomination (Residence) Offshore	856 857	Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)

As can be seen from the Visa Class & Subclass Table, the visa subclasses are broken up into different categories, for example, ‘Independent’. Following is a brief description of these categories and the accompanying criteria. Broadly, there are 5 categories in the Skilled Migration area available to candidates wishing to migrate to Australia:


Independent Skilled Migration

• You must have skills, qualifications and work experience, which will enable you to obtain employment and contribute to the Australia economy.
• You must meet the General Eligibility Criteria for skilled migration and pass the points test.
• Both ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ visas are available.
• You are neither, sponsored by an Australian employer or Australian relative.

Family or State/Territory Sponsored Skilled Migration

• You must have skills, qualifications and work experience, which will enable you to obtain employment and contribute to the Australia economy.
• You must meet the General Eligibility Criteria for skilled migration and pass the points test.
• Both ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ visas are available.
• You must have an Australian relative who is willing to sponsor you or be sponsored by an Australian State/Territory Government.
• Australian relative includes any of the following relationships; parent, child, adopted child, step child, brother, sister, adoptive brother, adoptive sister, step-brother, step-sister, aunt, uncle, adoptive aunt, adoptive uncle, step-aunt, step-uncle, nephew, niece, adoptive nephew, adoptive niece, step-nephew, step-niece, grandparent or first cousin.

Regional Sponsored Skilled Migration (Provisional & Residence)

• You must receive sponsorship by either a State/Territory Government or an Australian Relative.
• Must live and work in ‘designated’ and/or ‘regional’ area for 2-years on a Provisional Visa before applying for Permanent Regional Visa (Residence).
• You must meet the General Eligibility Criteria for skilled migration and pass the points test. English concessions may apply, with fee for additional language training.
• Both ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ visas are available.
• Australian relative includes any of the following relationships; parent, child, adopted child, step child, brother, sister, adoptive brother, adoptive sister, step-brother, step-sister, aunt, uncle, adoptive aunt, adoptive uncle, step-aunt, step-uncle, nephew, niece, adoptive nephew, adoptive niece, step-nephew, step-niece, grandparent or first cousin.
• Range of options available, including overseas students who have finished their studies in Australia and holders of temporary work visas.

Graduate Skilled Migration (Non-Points Tested)

• You must have completed studies in Australia or at a leading overseas tertiary institution.
• You must meet the General Eligibility Criteria for skilled migration.
• No points test required.
• Both ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ visas are available.
• Provisional and temporary visas only. Applicants may go on to apply for Permanent Residence once work experience/professional year is obtained and/or English ability improves.
• Offshore applicants must be under 31-years of age at time of application and have completed a skill within the last 24 months deemed by the Australian Government to be in high demand. Currently only ‘engineering’. Applicants must have excellent English ability.

Employer Nominated Skilled Migration

• You must be highly skilled, under 45-years of age and nominated for employment by an Australian business on a contractual basis.
• No point test required.
• Vocational (ENS) or Functional (RSMS) English ability acceptable, depending on circumstances. Will need to undergo English test. English language charge may apply.
• Skills assessment required plus at least 3-years post-qualification experience OR be highly paid (Minimum $165,000 for senior executives) OR have worked in the nominated occupation in Australia on a temporary visa for at least the last 2-years, and have worked for the nominating employer for at least 1-year immediately prior to application.
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