Independent Skilled Migration

The General Skilled Migration ('GSM') programme is a scheme by which individuals and their families who have certain skills/occupations that are in demand in Australia to obtain a visa to live and work in Australia without employer sponsorship. 

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Issues to consider are:

• Is my occupation on the list of eligible occupations and if not, is state/territory sponsorship a possibility?

• Can I get a ‘skills assessment’ for my occupation?

• Can I score enough points in the ‘Points Test’?

• How do I negotiate the ‘Expression of Interest’ system?

There are several types of visas available in this category – some grant immediate permanent residence whilst others are provisional, giving you an opportunity to live and work in Australia on a temporary basis so that you can later qualify for a permanent residency visa.