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Explore Your Pathway to Australia: Permanent Residency Subclasses
Australia offers several pathways to permanent residency for skilled workers through various visa subclasses. Understanding the key features and eligibility criteria of each subclass can help you choose the best option for your immigration journey.
Subclass 189: Skilled Independent Visa
Key Highlights:
- No Sponsorship Required: The Subclass 189 visa is a points-tested visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or territory.
- Permanent Residency: This visa grants permanent residency, allowing you to live and work anywhere in Australia.
- Family Inclusion: You can include eligible family members in your application.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Occupation: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Points Test: You must score at least 65 points based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and English proficiency.
- Skills Assessment: Obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- Expression of Interest (EOI): Submit an EOI through SkillSelect and receive an invitation to apply.
Subclass 190: Skilled Nominated Visa
Key Highlights:
- State/Territory Nomination: The Subclass 190 visa requires nomination by an Australian state or territory.
- Priority Processing: Nominated applicants may receive priority processing.
- Permanent Residency: This visa provides permanent residency with the requirement to live and work in the nominating state or territory for a specified period.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Occupation: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list for the nominating state or territory
- Points Test: Achieve a minimum of 65 points, including points for state/territory nomination.
- Skills Assessment: Obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- EOI and Nomination: Submit an EOI and receive a nomination from a state or territory.
Subclass 191: Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa
Key Highlights:
- Pathway from Provisional Visa: The Subclass 191 visa is for holders of eligible provisional visas who have lived and worked in designated regional areas.
- Permanent Residency: Grants permanent residency with the freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia after fulfilling regional requirements.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Provisional Visa: Must hold an eligible provisional visa (such as Subclass 491 or 494).
- Regional Requirement: Live and work in a designated regional area for at least three years.
- Income Threshold: Meet the minimum taxable income requirement for at least three years.

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- Australia Skilled Independent Visa Sub Class 189
- Australia Skilled Nominated Visa Sub Class 190
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- Australia Skilled Regional Visa Sub Class 887
- Australia Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
- Australia Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482)
- Australia Employer Nomination Scheme – 186 Visa
- Australia Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme – 187 Visa
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- Australia Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
- Australia Business Owner Visa (Sub Class 890)
- New Zealand Investor 2 Category Visa
- USA l1 Visa
- USA Eb5 Visa
- Manitoba Business Program (MPNP-B)
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- AUS Business, Innovation & Investment Program
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- Company Setup in USA
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- Malta Residence and Visa Program
- Greece Golden Residency Permit Program
- Portugal Golden Residency Permit Program
- Spain Investment Residency Program
- Ireland Immigrant Investor Program
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- Cyprus Passport / Citizenship by Investment
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