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General Skilled Migration
Type of Visa
Independent (175)
Sponsored (176)
Regional Sponsored, provisional (475)
Recognised Graduate
Visa duration
Permanent
Permanent
3 years with option to apply for a 4th
18 months
Sponsorship required
No
Yes, by a state/territory government agency or an eligible Australian relative
Yes, by a state/territory government agency or an eligible Australian relative
No
Must then work
in regional areaNo
No
Yes, in a specified regional area
No
Migration points required
120 points
100 points
100 points
n/a
Application time
2012
3-5 months
Skill requirements
Nominated Occupation must be on SOL and skills assessed by relevant assessing authority
Nominated Occupation must be on SOL and skills assessed by relevant assessing authority
Nominated Occupation must be on SOL and skills assessed by relevant assessing authority
Must have completed a bachelor degree or higher qualification in a specified discipline at a recognized overseas educational institution in the last 24 months
Additional information
Must have recently completed an Australian qualification in
Must have recently completed an Australian qualification in
Must have recently completed an Australian qualification in
This visa is for graduates from recognised overseas educational institutions who have skills in demand in
Routes to permanent visa/citizenship
May apply for citizenship after 4 years of lawful residence in Australia, inc. at least 12 months of permanent residency
May apply for citizenship after 4 years of lawful residence in Australia, inc. at least 12 months of permanent residency
May apply for the
Skilled - Regional visa after 2 years residence and 12 months full-time work in a Specified Regional Area
May apply for a visa under the RSMS at any timeMay apply for a permanent GSM or employer sponsored visa at any time
