There are a range of visa options for Points Tested skilled workers who want to live in Australia and who do not have an employer sponsoring them. These include options for skilled people applying as an independent migrant as well as those sponsored by a relative, or nominated by a State or Territory government.
Independent
Independent migrants have the least number of restrictions placed on them and this is the preferred option for eligible applicants who do not have an employer to sponsor them. Assess your eligibility for the independent visas before you continue.
Sponsored
If you are sponsored by an eligible relative, please note that there are a number of obligations that must be met by your sponsor.
There are two major streams of the skilled visas:
Our registered agents can advise you on your eligibility for any of the above visas.