Australia Work Visa - Skilled Independent Migrant (175)

The Australia Work Visa section is a page for those who can apply as skilled independent migrants. This visa subclass 175 is points tested.

Below is a brief summary of the points system. Also some tips of what your rights are if you become a permanent resident.

There are several options for emigrating to Australia, and this visa offers permanent residency with no conditions attached.

To be eligible, you have to satisfy a number of requirements for various items, such as:

  • your age - up to 49,
  • your knowledge of English,
  • your skilled occupation, chck it on the Skilled Occupations List: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol/,
  • your skilled work experience,
  • your qualifications.

See details here: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/eligibility-applicant.htm.

If your partner, with whom you apply, satisfies the basic criteria, you can claim additional points.

The points test change from time to time, so make sure to do your research and visit the department of immigration Australia website http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/index.htm.

Skilled Independent Visa - What You Can Do If You Get It

This is the best visa for emigrating to Australia as it comes with full rights:

  • to live and work in this country,
  • to remain in the country as long as you wish,
  • to bring your family if you included them in your visa application,
  • to enrol and study at schools or universities in Australia,
  • to be covered by Medicare - the medical insurance Australia national scheme,
  • to apply for Australian citizenship,
  • to sponsor other people who are thinking about emigrating to Australia,
  • there are no restrictions for permanent residents, as long as they obey the laws of their new country.

Continue reading here: Australian Aboriginals - The Native Population

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