Government Sponsored Skilled Visa
Types of Government Sponsored Visas
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190 Skilled Nominated Visa
Key Features
- Suitable for applicants with competent or higher level of English ability
- No business background required or source of fund investigation
- Direct PR
- Occupation on the skilled occupation list of nominating state or territory
Visa Eligibility
- Be nominated by a state or territory government agency
- Under 45 years of age
- Occupation on 190 occupation list and positive full skill assessment
- Meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
- Meet health and character requirements
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491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Key Features
- Suitable for applicants with competent or higher level of English ability
- No business background required or source of fund investigation
- PR pathway after 3-years living in the designated regional Australia
- Occupation on the skilled occupation list of nominating state or territory
Visa Eligibility
- Under 45 years of age
- Occupation on 491 occupation list and positive full skill assessment
- Meet the points test pass mark of 65 points
- Be nominated by a state or territory government agency
- Meet health and character requirements