Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)
Main applicant eligibility
Recent Changes in General Skilled Migration
Detailed information about recent changes in the general skilled migration program is available.
See: What's New? Recent Changes in General Skilled Migration
Select the most appropriate option below to assess your eligibility.
- Overseas Students Visa Holders
- Graduate – Skilled (subclass 497) visa holders
- Skilled – Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa and Skilled – Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders
- Trade Skills Training visa holders
You may also be eligible to apply if you do not hold one of the above visas but have held an Overseas Student visa in the last 6 (six) months and meet the threshold requirements to apply for a GSM visa.
Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
See: Other eligibility