Australian Skilled Migration In a Nutshell

1. Thinking of Emigrating? You Are Not Alone! Migrate to Where? You Have to Decide! 2. Australia - Choice Destination for Many! A Popular Destination Opportunities for Migrants Competition for Migrant Visas 3. What Australia Has to Offer? Heaps! Advance Australia Fair! 4. Australia - A Snapshot Australia - The Country New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Australian Capital Territory Tasmania Northern Territory 5. Australian Skilled Migration Program Main Categories Eligibility Requirements Visa-holder's Entitlements Application Process Explained 6. Skilled Visa Subclasses Skilled Independent (subclass 189) Visa Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa Employer Nominated (subclass 186) Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) 7. New South Wales - State Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa - Far South Coast Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa - Mid North Coast Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa - Northern Inland Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa - Murray Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa - Orana Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa - Riverina Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa - Southern Inland 8. Victoria - State Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa & Skilled Regional (subclass 489) visa 9. Queensland - State Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa & Skilled Regional (subclass 489) visa 10. Western Australia - State Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa and Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa 11. South Australia - State Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa and Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa 12. ACT - Territory Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa 13. Tasmania - State Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa & Skilled Regional (subclass 489) visa 14. Northern Territory - Territory Nomination Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa and Skilled Regional (subclass 489) Visa 15. Before You Apply... Are You Ready? Your Step-by-Step Guide Would-be Applicants Beware D-I-Y or Migration Agent? 16. Migration Agents About Migration Advice Industry Engaging the Service of Migration Agents Beware of Work Visa Scams Buyer Beware 17. Useful Resources 17.1 Skilled Occupation List (SOL) 17.2 Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) 17.3 Skills Assessing Authorities 17.4 English Language Proficiency Levels 17.5 Points Test Table 17.6 Sponsorship by Eligible Relative 17.7 Health Requirement 17.8 Character Requirement 17.9 Occupation Ceiling 17.10 Information & Supporting Documents 18. State Skilled Occupation Lists 18.1 NSW Priority Skilled Occupation List 18.2 Far South Coast Skilled Occupation List 18.3 Mid North Coast 489 Skilled Occupation List 18.4 Northern Inland 489 Skilled Occupation List 18.5 Murray 489 Skilled Occupation List 18.6 Orana 489 Skilled Occupation List 18.7 Riverina 489 Skilled Occupation List 18.8 Southern Inland 489 Skilled Occupation List 18.9 State Nomination Occupation List for Victoria 18.10 State Nomination Occupations List for Graduates in Victoria 18.11 Queensland Skilled Occupations List for Migrants Currently Working in Queensland - subclass 190 and 489 18.12 QSOL-Currently Offshore or Interstate List 18.13 QSOL for Queensland Master's Graduates 18.14 WA Skilled Migration Occupations List (WASMOL) 18.15 South Australia Skilled Occupation List 18.16 A.C.T. Skilled Occupation List 18.17 Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List 18.18 Northern Territory Migration Occupation List 18.19 Applicant Residing in Australia - Meeting the NT Residency and Work requirements: