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Australia
The Australian Department of Home Affairs visa entry point plus reviewed overviews of skilled visa subclasses 189, 190 and 491.
Reviewed programs
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) — A permanent visa for invited skilled workers that does not require state, territory or family sponsorship. The 65-point threshold is a minimum and does not guarantee an invitation.
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) — A permanent visa for invited skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Each jurisdiction applies its own nomination criteria.
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — A five-year provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative to live and work in designated regional Australia, with a possible permanent-residence pathway.
Official sources
- Immigration and citizenshipAustralian Department of Home Affairs · Reviewed 2026-09-03
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