SkillSelect
About SkillSelect
The benefits of SkillSelect
SkillSelect is a major change to how Australia manages its skilled migration program.
SkillSelect helps to ensure the skilled migration program is based on the economic needs of Australia. It will support the Australian Government in managing who can apply for skilled migration, when they can apply and in what numbers. As a result, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship expects to significantly reduce the time taken to process a visa application.
SkillSelect will also help address regional skill shortages. SkillSelect allows intending migrants to indicate if they are willing to live and work in regional Australia. This will be of particular benefit to employers experiencing regional skill shortages and state and territory governments attempting to settle migrants in regional Australia.
How SkillSelect works
SkillSelect is an online service that enables skilled workers and business people interested in migrating to Australia to record their details to be considered for a skilled visa through an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Intending migrants can then be found and nominated for skilled visas by Australian employers or state and territory governments, or they may be invited by the Australian Government to lodge a visa application.
From 1 July 2012, all intending migrants interested in the points based skilled migration or business investment and innovation visa programs will be required to submit an EOI and receive an invitation in order to lodge a visa application.
Skilled workers
SkillSelect—providing better migration opportunities for skilled workers
If you want to migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant and you have the skills we need you may need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
Visa programs in SkillSelect
From 1 July 2012, if you are interested in the following visas, you will need to submit an EOI and receive an invitation before you can apply for a visa:
- Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent (Permanent)
- Subclass 190 Skilled – Nominated (Permanent)
- Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional)
- Subclass 132 Business Talent (Permanent)
- Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)
You can also express interest in the following visa programs on your EOI to be contacted by an employer.
- Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Scheme (RSMS)
- Subclass 457 – Temporary Business (Long Stay)
You can express interest in a range of skilled migration visas in one EOI.
What is an EOI
An EOI is not a visa application, it is an indication that you would like to be considered for a skilled visa.
You will be asked to provide a range of information in your EOI depending on the visa(s) you want to be considered for, such as:
- basic personal information
- nominated occupation
- work experience
- study and education
- level of English skills
- details of a Skills Assessment, related to your nominated occupation
- business and investment experience.
For more details on what questions and information you will need to supply in your EOI, you should refer to the webpage for the visa(s) you are interested in.
Points Test
For the points based skilled migration and business innovation and investment visa programs , you will be ranked according to the appropriate points test. You will be able to submit an EOI even if you do not meet the pass mark; however, you will not be invited to apply for a visa. For information about how to calculate the points test, you should refer to the points test tab on the webpage for the visa you are interested in.
It is important to remember that meeting the points test pass mark does not guarantee you an invitation to apply for a visa.
If you select the subclass 190 or 489 visa(s) you will receive the appropriate points for nomination or sponsorship. For example if you select the 190 visa subclass you will receive 5 points which will be added to your points score. Your points score based on your claims in your EOI will then be displayed before you submit your EOI.
Nominated Occupation
If you are submitting an EOI for a visa that requires you to list a nominated occupation you should establish if your occupation is a skill that Australia needs. You can do this by checking the Skilled Occupation Lists. You must provide details of a Skills Assessment relating to your nominated occupation in your EOI.
Be aware: If you're invited to apply for a visa, the information you submit in the your EOI will be used as part of your application. If you provide misleading or false information on your EOI, your application may be refused. If your visa is refused on this basis you will be subject to a three year ban which may prevent grant of a further visa.
What you need to do before submitting your EOI
While you don’t need to submit documents supporting your claims when you submit your EOI, you must have a range of information prepared.
For example, for an independent skilled visa you must have:
- completed a skills assessment and/or a job ready program
- taken an English-language test to prove you meet the English language requirement.
For details on what information you need to provide on your EOI, you should refer to the webpages for the visa(s) you are expressing interest in.
Be aware: You must have documents supporting the claims you make in your EOI ready. An invitation to make a visa application may be issued shortly after you submit your EOI and you will only have 60 days to lodge a complete visa application.
Submitting an EOI
If you have researched your visa options and prepared the information required, you are ready to submit an EOI. All EOIs must be completed online using SkillSelect. You start your EOI by selecting the “submit an EOI” button on this website.
There is no fee to submit an EOI in SkillSelect.When you complete your EOI the system will give you a points score and results based on your claims.
Your result and points score, along with your time and date of effect becomes your ranking for some visas. The time and date of effect of your EOI, is the date and time you submitted your EOI or the latest date and time you updated your EOI causing your eligibility or points score to change. Rankings are processed automatically by SkillSelect with no involvement of the department’s staff.
To submit a complete EOI you must meet all the threshold criteria for the relevant visa subclass yo uexpress interest in. If you do not meet the threshold criteria, you will have to deselect the visa before you can submit a complete EOI.
Once you have completed your EOI, it is stored in SkillSelect and is valid for two years.
If you have not completed your EOI it will be stored for two years, but you will not be eligible to receive an invitation.
After submitting an EOI
After you submit your completed EOI, you will receive notification from SkillSelect.
You can access your EOI and update your information at any time. You may wish to do this if you have gained new work experience, gained a higher qualification, improved your English language ability and/or changed your family composition. If you provide updated information which changes your points score or your ability to make a complete EOI, SkillSelect will update your ranking and ability to be considered for an invitation automatically.
It is your responsibility to access your EOI and update your details if your circumstances change. You will not be able to update your EOI after you have received an invitation. Your invitation to lodge a visa application is based only on the information presented in your EOI.
Your invitation to lodge a visa application is based on only on the information presented in your EOI. If you lodge a visa application and your points score is less than claimed in your EOI and invitation letter, your visa will be refused even if you are able to pass the points test or meet other threshold criteria. You will not receive a refund of any visa application charge if your visa application is refused.
If you receive an invitation and your points have decreased or your personal information is not accurate, you do not have to proceed to make an application. You should correct the information in your EOI and wait to receive another invitation.
Suspending, withdrawing or removing an EOI
Suspending an EOI
If you are unable to access your EOI for a length of time, then you can choose to suspend your EOI. While this will not extend the validity of your EOI it will stop you receiving invitations or contacts that you cannot act on, and will avoid your EOI being removed while you are, for example, on holiday and receive two invitations during that time.
If you receive an invitation, your EOI will be suspended automatically so your EOI cannot be considered for any subsequent invitation rounds or be available to employers to search for and contact you. Your EOI will remain suspended until such a time that you lodge a visa application and that application is finally determined or 60 days ceases and you do not lodge a valid visa application. During this time you can view your EOI and your correspondence, but cannot update your answers on your EOI or select different visa types.
Withdrawing an EOI
You can withdraw your EOI at any time by accessing your SkillSelect account and selecting the option “Withdraw EOI”. If you withdraw your EOI it will be permanently removed from SkillSelect.
Removing an EOI
If you receive two invitations and you do not lodge a visa application in response to either of these invitations, your EOI will be removed from SkillSelect.
Your EOI will be removed automatically if it expires. Submitted EOIs expire after two years. EOIs that are begun, but are never submitted as a complete EOI will also be removed automatically two years after they are commenced.
If you do not comply with the terms and conditions of SkillSelect, your EOI can be removed by the department at any time. You will be asked to read and agree to the terms and conditions when you register for a SkillSelect account.
If you have a decision on a substantive visa application
If you are granted, refused or withdraw a permanent visa or a 489 or 188 provisional visa application, your EOI will be removed from SkillSelect.
If you are granted, refused or withdraw a temporary visa application, your EOI will remain in SkillSelect for future selection unless it is withdrawn, expires, or is removed.
Bridging visas
An EOI is not a visa application and you will not be granted a Bridging visa. Your eligibility for a Bridging visa will only be considered when a valid visa application is lodged.
If you are in Australia and the visa you hold is about to expire before you are invited and able to apply for a skilled visa, you will need to apply for another visa to remain in Australia. If you do not meet the requirements for the grant of another visa, you will need to depart Australia before your visa expires.
Invitation and selection process
Depending on what type of visa(s) you want to be considered for, you may receive an invitation to lodge a visa application, or an Australian employer may contact you to discuss a job opportunity.
Occupation ceilings
An occupation ceiling may be applied to invitations issued under the points based skilled migration program. This means there will be a limit on how many EOIs are selected for skilled migration from an occupation group. This ensures that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of occupations.
When this limit is reached, no further invitations for that particular occupation group will be issued for that program year. Invitations would then be issued to other EOIs who have nominated available occupations even if they are lower ranking. For the state and territory nominated visas, a state or territory will not be able to nominate you if your nominated occupation has reached its occupation ceiling.
You can view the occupation ceilings on the Reports page.
Independent and family sponsored visas
Invitations will be issued automatically to people with the highest ranking EOIs, subject to occupation ceilings and to those whose points score exceed the current pass mark.
The points test pass mark is the minimum number of points required to receive an invitation. Not all EOIs that meet the points test pass mark will receive an invitation.
The department’s staff will not choose who will receive an invitation. Invitations will be issued regularly, such as every month.
State and territory nominated visas
State or territory governments can select skilled workers who they want to nominate. State and territory governments may do their own assessment of people before they nominate them. If you are nominated by a state or territory and you have indicated that you meet the points test pass mark, you will then receive an invitation, subject to occupation ceilings.
When you submit an EOI for one of these visas, you will be asked to choose which state or territory you wish to live and work in. You can select one state or territory, or any state or territory. You will also be asked to indicate if you are prepared to live and work in a non-metropolitan area. If you choose only one state or territory then that state or territory government will be able to view your EOI. If you select any state or territory, then all state or territory governments will be able to view your EOI.
For more information about what the state or territory government's assessment criteria, refer to the state or territory government websites:
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- Northern Territory
- Australian Capital Territory
Business innovation and investment visas
State or territory governments will locate and select skilled business people that they want to nominate. State and territory governments may assess people before they nominate them. If you are nominated by a state or territory and you have indicated that you meet the points test, you will automatically receive an invitation.
On a limited basis, nominating state or territory governments may award additional points towards the innovation points test where they have determined that your proposed business is of exceptional economic benefit to that state or territory.
When you submit an EOI for one of these visas, you will be asked to select which state or territory you wish to live and work in. You can choose one state or territory, or any state or territory. If you select only one state or territory, then that state or territory will be able to view your EOI. If you select any state or territory, then all state or territory governments will be able to view your EOI.
For more information about what the state or territory governments will assess you on before nominating you, refer to the state or territory government websites:
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- Northern Territory
- Australian Capital Territory
Employer sponsored visas
Employers can search for and contact skilled workers that they want to discuss job opportunities with. If you are contacted by an employer in SkillSelect, you can choose to respond to them to discuss employment and visa opportunities. You will not receive an invitation to apply for an employer sponsored visa.
When you submit an EOI for one of these visas, you will be asked which state or territory you are interested in living and working. You will also be asked to indicate if you are prepared to live and work in a non-metropolitan area. You will be able to select one or more state or territories, or any state or territory. Employers will be able to view your EOI and will be able to narrow their searches to specifically focus on skilled workers in their area. SkillSelect protects your personal information such as your name, date of birth and other characteristics that could personally identify you. This information will not be made available to employers.
If you have already received sponsorship from an employer, you do not need to submit an EOI in SkillSelect.
If you receive an invitation
If you are invited to apply for a visa, you will receive an invitation from SkillSelect. You will then have 60 days to make a valid visa application online, before the invitation expires. Applications received outside this timeframe will be invalid.
The invitation will contain instructions on how you can lodge your visa application.
As the online visa application system uses information from your EOI, you do not need to re-enter information you already provided on your EOI.
You must provide evidence of your claims with your visa application. Health and character will be assessed and requested during the visa application stage.
Be aware: If you do not make a valid visa application after receiving two invitations, your EOI will be removed from SkillSelect.
If you are not invited or selected
More people want to migrate to Australia than there are places available. This means not everyone who submits an EOI will receive an invitation to apply for a visa.
Your EOI will stay in SkillSelect for two years from the date you submit it. At any time during the validity of your EOI, you may update your details to reflect any additional qualifications or experience you may have obtained. This may increase your likelihood of being invited or an employer contacting you.
You may receive notifications from SkillSelect notifying you of visa programs changes, that your EOI is expiring, or other information that you may find useful. You will not be notified of the progress of your EOI or be able to obtain updates on the likelihood of receiving an invitation.
After each invitation round for the points based skilled migration visas, the department will publish on the Reports page the lowest scoring points test mark that allowed an EOI to be invited for each relevant subclass. This will give you an indication of your potential for receiving an invitation in future rounds.
An EOI is not a visa application. You cannot access merits review by the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) if you do not receive an invitation to apply. If you want to express concerns to the department about the invitation process, you can provide feedback online - Global Feedback Unit.
Points based skilled migration visa arrangements until 1 January 2013
Visa subclasses 885, 886 and 487 will remain open to new applications until 1 January 2013 (for people with access to transitional arrangements and other eligible applicants). If you are eligible to lodge an application for one of these visas you will be able to do so using the current application process.
Any visa application will be processed according to the priority processing direction in effect at the time it is processed.
You can also submit an EOI for one of the new visa subclasses under SkillSelect. You may benefit from submitting an EOI, as this would allow employers and state or territory governments to view your details to discuss sponsorship or nomination opportunities.
Employers
SkillSelect—Assisting Employers to Find Skilled Workers from Around the World
SkillSelect helps Australian employers find skilled workers who want to migrate to Australia. It will allow employers to quickly and easily identify and contact skilled workers to fill skill shortages.
People who want to migrate as a skilled worker to Australia first must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their skills and experiences. In their EOI, they can indicate an interest in employer sponsorship and the states and territories of Australia where they are willing to live and work. They will also be able to indicate if they are willing to work outside capital cities, and in regional areas.
SkillSelect is a free online service which is targeted, convenient and with no obligation to sponsor a skilled worker.
What do I need to search SkillSelect?
You can search SkillSelect using a range of criteria such as the skilled worker’s occupation, qualifications or English language ability. You will be able to view details of skilled workers and then make contact with them to discuss sponsorship and employment. You will not have access to any personal information such as name, date of birth and other characteristics that could personally identify the skilled worker.
SkillSelect is a secure online service that requires a valid AUSKey for employers to gain access. Australian businesses can register for an AUSKey to securely and conveniently access a range of government online services. To obtain an AUSKey or find out more, visit the AUSKey website.
If you are one of the more than 800 000 existing AUSKey users, you are ready to use SkillSelect from 1 July 2012.
You will be asked to agree to the terms and conditions of SkillSelect when you register as an employer. If you do not comply with the terms and conditions your access to SkillSelect may be revoked.
What happens after I identify a potential skilled worker?
If you find a potential skilled worker you can submit a contact request in SkillSelect to the skilled worker with your contact details. The skilled worker can then contact you to discuss employment opportunities.
Following contact with the skilled worker, you may decide to sponsor and employ them. Information about how to sponsor a skilled worker to migrate to Australia is available on our website:
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
- Temporary Business (Long Stay) subclass 457 visa.
Do I have to use SkillSelect to sponsor a skilled worker?
No. You can identify people through your own selection processes and you will still be able to sponsor them without the skilled worker submitting an EOI in SkillSelect.
What are the advantages of using SkillSelect?
SkillSelect will enable you to quickly and easily identify potential skilled workers with the essential skills and attributes needed. This will reduce overseas advertising and recruitment costs to businesses, and assist in resolving skills shortages.
SkillSelect will help to address regional skill shortages. SkillSelect allows skilled workers to indicate whether they are willing to live and work in regional Australia. Employers can search SkillSelect and find skilled workers who have indicated a willingness to work in specific regional areas.
When sponsorship arrangements have been established, the applicant’s EOI details are transferred from SkillSelect through to final assessment and processing system, saving time for everyone.
Reports
Next SkillSelect Invitation Rounds to be held in June 2013
The department conducts rounds of invitations to apply to migrate on the first Monday of the month. If there is a second invitation round in a month, that round will be held on the third Monday of that month.
In June 2013, two invitation rounds will be held for the Skilled - Independent and Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visa subclasses covering a maximum of 2000 Expressions Of Interest in that month.
The table below lists the maximum number of invitations that will be issued in the respective rounds, by visa subclass.
3 June 2013
| Visa Subclass | Maximum Number |
|---|---|
| Skilled - Independent (subclass 189) | 925 |
| Skilled - Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 75 |
17 June 2013
| Visa Subclass | Maximum Number |
|---|---|
| Skilled - Independent (subclass 189) | 925 |
| Skilled - Regional Provisional (subclass 489) | 75 |
SkillSelect Invitation Round 3 June 2013 Results
An automated invitation round to apply to migrate under the Skilled - Independent and Skilled - Regional (provisional) visa subclasses was completed on 3 June in SkillSelect.
See: SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 3 June 2013 Results
Previous invitation round information is available.
See:
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 20 May 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 6 May 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 22 April 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 1 April 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 18 March 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 4 March 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 4 February and 18 February 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 7 January and 21 January 2013 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 17 December 2012 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 3 December 2012 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 1 November & 16 November 2012 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 15 October 2012 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 1 October 2012 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 15 September 2012 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 1 September 2012 Results
SkillSelect Invitations to apply to migrate - Round 1 August 2012 Results
When will the reports be published
Reports will be published on this page every month.
Occupation Ceilings
An occupation ceiling may be applied to invitations to apply to migrate issued under the points based skilled visas of the migration program. This means there will be a limit on how many Expressions of Interest are issued for skilled migration from an occupation group. This ensures that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of occupations.
The following occupations have reached their annual occupational ceiling:
- Chemical and Materials Engineers
- ICT Business & System Analysts
- Electronic Engineers
- Telecommunications Engineering Professionals
- Other Engineering Professionals
- Software and Application Programmers.
No further invitations can be issued for these occupation groups until 1 July 2013. This limitation does not apply to Employer Sponsored or Business Innovation and Investment visa classes. For the state and territory nominated visas, a state or territory will not be able to nominate you if your nominated occupation has reached its occupation ceiling. For clients with an Expression Of Interest in these occupation groups, your Expression Of Interest will remain valid for two years from the date you submitted your Expression Of Interest.
The below occupation has not yet reached its ceiling level, however, 75 per cent or more of the invitation ceiling level for this occupation has been reached. Intending migrants who have selected this as their nominated occupation should submit their EOI to have a chance of being invited before their occupation reaches its ceiling:
- Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers (1220/1620)
Any ceiling reached will be reset on 1 July 2013.
The below table shows the occupation ceiling for the 2012-2013 program year for each occupation on the skilled occupation lists at the four-digit ANZSCO code unit group, and the number of invitations issued to that occupation this program year to the date specified.
| Occupation ID | Description | Ceiling value | Results to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Chief Executives and Managing Directors | 4260 | 3 |
| 1112 | General Managers | 3300 | 13 |
| 1211 | Aquaculture Farmers | 120 | 2 |
| 1212 | Crop Farmers | 2640 | 0 |
| 1213 | Livestock Farmers | 5400 | 0 |
| 1214 | Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers | 1860 | 0 |
| 1311 | Advertising and Sales Managers | 7740 | 40 |
| 1321 | Corporate Services Managers | 540 | 8 |
| 1322 | Finance Managers | 3420 | 17 |
| 1323 | Human Resource Managers | 3000 | 25 |
| 1324 | Policy and Planning Managers | 1740 | 2 |
| 1325 | Research and Development Managers | 540 | 8 |
| 1331 | Construction Managers | 4800 | 127 |
| 1332 | Engineering Managers | 960 | 54 |
| 1333 | Importers, Exporters and Wholesalers | 1560 | 1 |
| 1334 | Manufacturers | 1140 | 0 |
| 1335 | Production Managers | 3240 | 8 |
| 1336 | Supply and Distribution Managers | 1800 | 10 |
| 1341 | Child Care Centre Managers | 540 | 18 |
| 1342 | Health and Welfare Services Managers | 1260 | 48 |
| 1343 | School Principals | 1500 | 0 |
| 1344 | Other Education Managers | 780 | 3 |
| 1351 | ICT Managers | 2580 | 81 |
| 1391 | Commissioned Officers (Management) | 180 | 0 |
| 1399 | Other Specialist Managers | 2400 | 41 |
| 1411 | Cafe and Restaurant Managers | 3660 | 15 |
| 1412 | Caravan Park and Camping Ground Managers | 180 | 0 |
| 1413 | Hotel and Motel Managers | 1380 | 60 |
| 1414 | Licensed Club Managers | 480 | 0 |
| 1419 | Other Accommodation and Hospitality Managers | 420 | 1 |
| 1421 | Retail Managers | 13140 | 3 |
| 1491 | Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers | 360 | 4 |
| 1492 | Call or Contact Centre and Customer Service Managers | 1980 | 30 |
| 1493 | Conference and Event Organisers | 1620 | 13 |
| 1494 | Transport Services Managers | 960 | 2 |
| 1499 | Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 4020 | 38 |
| 2111 | Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers | 480 | 0 |
| 2112 | Music Professionals | 420 | 2 |
| 2113 | Photographers | 780 | 0 |
| 2114 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals | 480 | 1 |
| 2121 | Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters | 780 | 2 |
| 2122 | Authors, and Book and Script Editors | 420 | 0 |
| 2123 | Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors | 660 | 1 |
| 2124 | Journalists and Other Writers | 1560 | 6 |
| 2211 | Accountants | 10440 | 5377 |
| 2212 | Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers | 960 | 346 |
| 2221 | Financial Brokers | 1200 | 8 |
| 2222 | Financial Dealers | 1140 | 10 |
| 2223 | Financial Investment Advisers and Managers | 2520 | 90 |
| 2231 | Human Resource Professionals | 4500 | 276 |
| 2232 | ICT Trainers | 180 | 3 |
| 2233 | Training and Development Professionals | 1860 | 77 |
| 2241 | Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians | 420 | 70 |
| 2242 | Archivists, Curators and Records Managers | 300 | 19 |
| 2243 | Economists | 360 | 9 |
| 2244 | Intelligence and Policy Analysts | 1620 | 9 |
| 2245 | Land Economists and Valuers | 660 | 29 |
| 2246 | Librarians | 840 | 5 |
| 2247 | Management and Organisation Analysts | 2820 | 22 |
| 2249 | Other Information and Organisation Professionals | 840 | 24 |
| 2251 | Advertising and Marketing Professionals | 2940 | 63 |
| 2252 | ICT Sales Professionals | 900 | 39 |
| 2253 | Public Relations Professionals | 1260 | 9 |
| 2254 | Technical Sales Representatives | 2220 | 76 |
| 2311 | Air Transport Professionals | 660 | 7 |
| 2312 | Marine Transport Professionals | 540 | 32 |
| 2321 | Architects and Landscape Architects | 1500 | 227 |
| 2322 | Cartographers and Surveyors | 780 | 74 |
| 2323 | Fashion, Industrial and Jewellery Designers | 600 | 4 |
| 2324 | Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators | 3180 | 29 |
| 2325 | Interior Designers | 720 | 1 |
| 2326 | Urban and Regional Planners | 660 | 79 |
| 2331 | Chemical and Materials Engineers | 120 | 120 |
| 2332 | Civil Engineering Professionals | 2640 | 1229 |
| 2333 | Electrical Engineers | 1260 | 446 |
| 2334 | Electronics Engineers | 480 | 480 |
| 2335 | Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers | 1620 | 1220 |
| 2336 | Mining Engineers | 600 | 130 |
| 2339 | Other Engineering Professionals | 540 | 540 |
| 2341 | Agricultural and Forestry Scientists | 480 | 85 |
| 2342 | Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists | 660 | 99 |
| 2343 | Environmental Scientists | 1620 | 21 |
| 2344 | Geologists and Geophysicists | 840 | 69 |
| 2345 | Life Scientists | 540 | 80 |
| 2346 | Medical Laboratory Scientists | 1260 | 62 |
| 2347 | Veterinarians | 480 | 69 |
| 2349 | Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals | 600 | 38 |
| 2411 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers | 1680 | 123 |
| 2412 | Primary School Teachers | 7620 | 81 |
| 2413 | Middle School Teachers (Aus) / Intermediate School Teachers (NZ) | 60 | 0 |
| 2414 | Secondary School Teachers | 7020 | 525 |
| 2415 | Special Education Teachers | 840 | 11 |
| 2421 | University Lecturers and Tutors | 2280 | 37 |
| 2422 | Vocational Education Teachers (Aus) / Polytechnic Teachers (NZ) | 2160 | 36 |
| 2491 | Education Advisers and Reviewers | 660 | 1 |
| 2492 | Private Tutors and Teachers | 1920 | 5 |
| 2493 | Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 180 | 12 |
| 2511 | Dietitians | 480 | 3 |
| 2512 | Medical Imaging Professionals | 1080 | 84 |
| 2513 | Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals | 1860 | 76 |
| 2514 | Optometrists and Orthoptists | 360 | 18 |
| 2515 | Pharmacists | 1380 | 284 |
| 2519 | Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals | 480 | 1 |
| 2521 | Chiropractors and Osteopaths | 240 | 17 |
| 2522 | Complementary Health Therapists | 480 | 1 |
| 2523 | Dental Practitioners | 720 | 295 |
| 2524 | Occupational Therapists | 720 | 98 |
| 2525 | Physiotherapists | 840 | 100 |
| 2526 | Podiatrists | 300 | 21 |
| 2527 | Speech Professionals and Audiologists | 420 | 35 |
| 2531 | Generalist Medical Practitioners | 3000 | 849 |
| 2532 | Anaesthetists | 120 | 20 |
| 2533 | Internal Medicine Specialists | 360 | 48 |
| 2534 | Psychiatrists | 300 | 24 |
| 2535 | Surgeons | 300 | 25 |
| 2539 | Other Medical Practitioners | 780 | 501 |
| 2541 | Midwives | 1020 | 26 |
| 2542 | Nurse Educators and Researchers | 360 | 1 |
| 2543 | Nurse Managers | 900 | 0 |
| 2544 | Registered Nurses | 13380 | 2126 |
| 2611 | ICT Business and Systems Analysts | 1800 | 1800 |
| 2612 | Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers | 420 | 8 |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers | 5160 | 5160 |
| 2621 | Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists | 2400 | 444 |
| 2631 | Computer Network Professionals | 1740 | 938 |
| 2632 | ICT Support and Test Engineers | 360 | 22 |
| 2633 | Telecommunications Engineering Professionals | 480 | 480 |
| 2711 | Barristers | 420 | 5 |
| 2712 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals | 420 | 6 |
| 2713 | Solicitors | 3480 | 186 |
| 2721 | Counsellors | 1080 | 12 |
| 2722 | Ministers of Religion | 900 | 0 |
| 2723 | Psychologists | 1440 | 94 |
| 2724 | Social Professionals | 720 | 16 |
| 2725 | Social Workers | 1260 | 170 |
| 2726 | Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers | 1800 | 246 |
| 3111 | Agricultural Technicians | 120 | 1 |
| 3112 | Medical Technicians | 1800 | 19 |
| 3113 | Primary Products Inspectors | 180 | 2 |
| 3114 | Science Technicians | 1200 | 4 |
| 3121 | Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians | 3360 | 86 |
| 3122 | Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians | 660 | 45 |
| 3123 | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians | 480 | 26 |
| 3124 | Electronic Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians | 420 | 13 |
| 3125 | Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians | 420 | 30 |
| 3126 | Safety Inspectors | 180 | 0 |
| 3129 | Other Building and Engineering Technicians | 1620 | 11 |
| 3131 | ICT Support Technicians | 3060 | 15 |
| 3132 | Telecommunications Technical Specialists | 360 | 21 |
| 3211 | Automotive Electricians | 420 | 2 |
| 3212 | Motor Mechanics | 5160 | 143 |
| 3221 | Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers | 180 | 2 |
| 3222 | Sheetmetal Trades Workers | 600 | 3 |
| 3223 | Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers | 4860 | 57 |
| 3231 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineers | 780 | 35 |
| 3232 | Metal Fitters and Machinists | 7500 | 74 |
| 3233 | Precision Metal Trades Workers | 360 | 2 |
| 3234 | Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers | 120 | 25 |
| 3241 | Panelbeaters | 960 | 2 |
| 3242 | Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers | 240 | 0 |
| 3243 | Vehicle Painters | 660 | 11 |
| 3311 | Bricklayers and Stonemasons | 1920 | 47 |
| 3312 | Carpenters and Joiners | 7140 | 187 |
| 3321 | Floor Finishers | 420 | 1 |
| 3322 | Painting Trades Workers | 2940 | 12 |
| 3331 | Glaziers | 600 | 1 |
| 3332 | Plasterers | 1620 | 12 |
| 3333 | Roof Tilers | 540 | 1 |
| 3334 | Wall and Floor Tilers | 1140 | 5 |
| 3341 | Plumbers | 5100 | 82 |
| 3411 | Electricians | 9000 | 249 |
| 3421 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics | 1560 | 29 |
| 3422 | Electrical Distribution Trades Workers | 600 | 0 |
| 3423 | Electronics Trades Workers | 2160 | 42 |
| 3424 | Telecommunications Trades Workers | 960 | 10 |
| 3511 | Bakers and Pastrycooks | 2040 | 15 |
| 3512 | Butchers and Smallgoods Makers | 1380 | 1 |
| 3513 | Chefs | 4920 | 20 |
| 3514 | Cooks | 1800 | 92 |
| 3611 | Animal Attendants and Trainers | 780 | 0 |
| 3612 | Shearers | 240 | 0 |
| 3613 | Veterinary Nurses | 660 | 0 |
| 3621 | Florists | 420 | 0 |
| 3622 | Gardeners | 4140 | 1 |
| 3623 | Greenkeepers | 900 | 0 |
| 3624 | Nurserypersons | 360 | 2 |
| 3911 | Hairdressers | 3960 | 24 |
| 3921 | Binders, Finishers and Screen Printers | 300 | 0 |
| 3922 | Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers | 180 | 1 |
| 3923 | Printers | 720 | 3 |
| 3931 | Canvas and Leather Goods Makers | 120 | 0 |
| 3932 | Clothing Trades Workers | 420 | 0 |
| 3933 | Upholsterers | 180 | 0 |
| 3941 | Cabinetmakers | 1440 | 2 |
| 3942 | Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers | 420 | 0 |
| 3991 | Boat Builders and Shipwrights | 360 | 1 |
| 3992 | Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators | 660 | 1 |
| 3993 | Gallery, Library and Museum Technicians | 420 | 0 |
| 3994 | Jewellers | 300 | 0 |
| 3995 | Performing Arts Technicians | 780 | 0 |
| 3996 | Signwriters | 360 | 0 |
| 3999 | Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers | 1020 | 4 |
| 4111 | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics | 1080 | 5 |
| 4112 | Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists | 360 | 32 |
| 4113 | Diversional Therapists | 300 | 0 |
| 4114 | Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses | 1500 | 1 |
| 4115 | Indigenous Health Workers | 60 | 0 |
| 4116 | Massage Therapists | 840 | 6 |
| 4117 | Welfare Support Workers | 3120 | 68 |
| 4412 | Fire and Emergency Workers | 960 | 0 |
| 4413 | Police | 3000 | 0 |
| 4421 | Prison Officers | 840 | 1 |
| 4512 | Driving Instructors | 240 | 0 |
| 4513 | Funeral Workers | 240 | 0 |
| 4517 | Travel Attendants | 720 | 0 |
| 4518 | Other Personal Service Workers | 720 | 0 |
| 4523 | Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials | 1980 | 1 |
| 4524 | Sportspersons | 900 | 0 |
| 5111 | Contract, Program and Project Administrators | 6420 | 140 |
| 5991 | Conveyancers and Legal Executives | 600 | 5 |
| 5992 | Court and Legal Clerks | 720 | 0 |
| 5996 | Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors | 300 | 1 |
| 5999 | Other Miscellaneous Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1080 | 0 |
| 6111 | Auctioneers, and Stock and Station Agents | 120 | 0 |
| 6112 | Insurance Agents | 540 | 1 |
| 6121 | Real Estate Sales Agents | 5100 | 19 |
| 6392 | Retail and Wool Buyers | 240 | 1 |
| 7122 | Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers | 3060 | 0 |
Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa
- This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member.
- A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
- Certain family members can be included in the application.
Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190) visa
- This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory.
- A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
- Certain family members can be included in the application.
Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa
- This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area in Australia.
- The visa is valid for four years, and a visa holder must live and work in a specified regional area.
- Certain family members can be included in the application, including members not included in previous subclass 495, 496, 475 and 487 applications.
- This visa allows holders of provisional visa subclasses 495, 496, 475 and 487 to stay in Australia for up to 48 months from the date their current visa was granted.
Subclass 457 visa
This visa allows a business to employ someone from outside Australia in a skilled job in Australia.
If you hold this visa, you can:
- work in Australia for up to four years
- bring your family with you
- travel in and out of Australia as often as you want
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
This visa is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who live and work in Australia. It has three streams.
- The Temporary Residence Transition stream is for subclass 457 visa holders who have worked for two years and their employer wants to offer them a permanent position.
- The Direct Entry stream is for people who have never, or only briefly, worked in the Australian labour market.
- The Agreement stream is for people sponsored by an employer through a labour or regional migration agreement.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
This visa is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who live and work in regional Australia. It has three streams.
- The Temporary Residence Transition stream is for subclass 457 visa holders who have worked for two years and their employer wants to offer them a permanent position.
- The Direct Entry stream is for people who have never, or only briefly, worked in the Australian labour market.
- The Agreements stream is for people sponsored by an employer through a labour or regional migration agreement.
Business Talent (Permanent) (subclass 132) visa
This visa has two streams.
- The Significant Business History stream is for affluent owners or part owners of a business who want to have a major management role in a new or existing business in Australia.
- The Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream is for people who have obtained at least AUD1 million in funding from an Australian venture capital firm.
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) visa
The visa has three streams.
- The Business Innovation stream is for people who want to own and manage a new or existing business in Australia.
- The Investor stream is for people who want to make a designated investment in an Australian state or territory and want to maintain business and investment activity in Australia after the original investment has matured.
- The Significant Investor stream is for people who are willing to invest at least AUD5million into complying investments in Australia and want to maintain business and investment activity in Australia after the original investment has matured.
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa
The Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) is the second stage of the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188). You can apply for it after you have fulfilled the requirements of your provisional visa.
You do not need to submit a new Expression of Interest to apply for this visa.
The visa has three streams:
- The Business Innovation stream is for people who continue to own and manage a business in Australia
- The Investor stream is for people who want to maintain business and/or investment activity in Australia after the designated investment has matured.
- The Significant Investor stream is for people who are willing to maintain business and investment activity in Australia after the original complying investment has matured.
