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In order to satisfy labour market shortages, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has set specific basic requirements for people who are interested in applying under the Skilled Migration Stream. To qualify for skilled migration, applicants (or their partner) must be able to satisfy the basic visa requirements related to age, English language ability, occupation, skills, qualification, health and character. In addition, applicants for a Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (Subclass 489) must obtain sponsorship from a participating State or Territory government and pass a points test. Points can be claimed in areas related to age, English language ability, specific work experience, spouse skills and other bonus categories.

Effective 23 November 2014, temporary workers in Australia can now apply for a Subclass 400 visa with a six month period of stay. Previously regulations only allowed a maximum three months.

The Skilled nominated visa is for skilled workers who want to apply for Australia Permanent Residency and are being nominated by the state or territory of Australia. Apply for visa 190 and get a chance to live and work permanently in Australia.

Skilled independent visa subclass 189 is for the skilled workers who want to build the career in Australia. Australia has set certain criteria for overseas Australia immigration. The 189 visa is granted according to the occupation selected in STSOL list 2018