There are a number of Skilled Visas available in Australia, the rules for such are continually changing contact us for the latest information.
For the latest Skilled occupation Lists go to https://www.anzscosearch.com/occupation-ceilings/
SC 482 (Previously a 457)
- Temporary Visa (2 steps to Permanent)
 
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
 
- Available for 2 or 4 years depending on occupation
 
- English level is IELTS 5.0 (some exemptions)
 
- No Age restrictions
 
- Some occupations and some countries will require a Skill Assessment
 
- Next step to a Permanent Visa is the SC 186
 
 
SC 186
- Permanent Visa
 
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
 
- Must have an employer to Nominate you
 
- English level is IELTS 6.0 (some exemptions)
 
- Must be under 45 years of AGE for Direct Entry (some exemptions)
 
- Must be under 50 years of AGE for Transition from Sc 457 and SC 482 (some exemptions)
 
- Must have Skill Assessment  (some exemptions)
 
- No visa previously Refused or Cancelled
 
- Must work for Nominated employer for 2 years
 
 
SC 491  (Previously 489)
- Temporary Visa (2 steps to Permanent)
 
- Regional Visa Only
 
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
 
- Score 65 Points some occupations will need 95+ Points
 
- Must be under 45 years of AGE  (some exemptions)
 
- Regional Visa Only
 
- English level is IELTS 6.0 (some exemptions)
 
- No visa previously Refused or Cancelled
 
- Must have Skill Assessment  (some exemptions)
 
- Next step to a Permanent Visa is the SC 191
 
SC 494  (Previously 187)
- Temporary Visa (2 steps to Permanent)
 
- Regional Visa Only
 
- The occupation must be on Government Lists
 
- Must have an employer to Nominate you
 
- Must be under 45 years of AGE  (some exemptions)
 
- Regional Visa Only
 
- English level is IELTS 6.0 (some exemptions)
 
- 3 Years of work Experience
 
- Must have Skill Assessment  (some exemptions)
 
- No visa previously Refused or Cancelled
 
- 5 Year Visa
 
- Next step to a Permanent Visa is the SC 191 after 3 years (must have Tax Assessment)
 
SC 191 
- Permanent Visa
 
- Regional Visa Only
 
- Must have had SC 491 or Sc 494 for 3 years
 
- Have Tax Assessments for 3 years showing min of $53,900.00
 
- Have IELTS 6
 
- NO Visa Cancelled or Refused Previously
 
DAMA
- Now available in 7 areas of Australia
 
- Most cases have a Pathway to Permanency
 
- Occupation Lists are different for each are depending on the need
 
- English Level is different depending on the Occupation and district
 
- Age is usually 45 to Apply (some exemptions)
 
Want to apply for a Skilled visa or need more information:
- click here or on the questionnaire  on the website Headers
 
- There are a number of forms you can fill out
 
- The preferred one is Form 867
 
- One we receive this electronically, you will receive an automatic email response (check your JUNK mail)
 
- We will look at your file give you a reference to keep your file together and respond within 24 hours of any business day
 
- There is no cost to determine if there is a visa pathway for you to Australia
 
 “disclaimer” 
The information provided is of a “general nature” and should not be “relied upon” you should seek specific advice about their circumstances from a migration agent.