Professionals and other Skilled Migrants

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175)

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Nominated skilled occupation


Important
You must obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation before you lodge your application for this visa.

You must nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that is relevant to your skills and qualifications.
See: Form 1121i Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) (129KB PDF file)

Note: You cannot apply for this visa if your nominated occupation is not on the SOL.

Points awarded

You will only be awarded points for your nominated occupation if you meet the following:

A complete list of the points awarded for each occupation is available on the SOL.
See: Form 1121i Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) (129KB PDF file)

Points are awarded according to the skill category of your occupation. A general overview of these categories is provided below.

Skill Points Requirements
For most occupations where training is specific to the occupation 60 In most cases you will have a qualification (such as a degree or trade qualification) and experience which meets the relevant Australian standards. In some cases, experience without formal qualifications may be acceptable.
For more general professional occupations 50 You must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree or higher qualification.
For other general skilled occupations 40 You must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma.

Evidence to attach to your application

To ensure that your application is complete, and to help us process your application more quickly, you must attach:

These will be examined to determine whether your qualification/s and work experience are relevant to your nominated occupation.

 

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
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  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa