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Highly Skilled (Independent)
Highly Skilled (Independent)

This article and links will provide candidates the necessary information regarding the highly skilled (Independent) VISA scheme

Updated over a year ago

These VISA classes are for those workers who are invited, nominated, have internationally recognised exceptional talent (categories), and individuals who have lived and worked in regional Australia on a previous eligible VISA.

There are numerous visa subclasses under this category. This article will provide the links that contain all the necessary information required for candidates to understand their potential eligibility.

All these VISA subclasses have basic eligibility criteria;

  • You must be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor

  • You must have the right skills to do the job

  • You must meet the relevant English language requirements

Skilled Independent Visa

This visa is for invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (overseas) passport holders with skills… (read more)

Skilled Nominated Visa

This visa lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents.

Global Talent Visa

This is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding… (read more)

Skilled Regional Visa

This visa is for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous eligible visa

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