Visa Type

Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream

Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated

Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

Subclas 189
Age

Language

Experience outside Australia

Education

Partner

Total
Steps
Visit consultant regarding education assessment, which skill to nominate, what is needed for education and
experience verification
Prepare for PTE
Give PTE test and repeat until more than 80 points are achieved
Submit documents to relevant assessing authority
 Code Requirement
186 To be nominated by employer
189 Satisfy Points
190 Satisfy Points
407 Must be sponsored and have other visa
485 Recently graduated
489 Must have other visa
489 Must have other visa
482 Must be nominated by employer
187 Must be nominated by employer
494 Must be nominated by employer
be nominated to apply by a state or
491 territory government agency, or an eligible
relative must sponsor you

be nominated to apply by a state or

491 territory government agency, or an eligible
relative must sponsor you

Current Target Current Points Target Points

28 25-33 30 30
Proficient 65 10 10
Superior 79 20 preparation needed
5 5-8 10 10
8 8 15

Bachelor from another educational

M.E / B.E 15 consultation needed
institution that is of a recognized standard

Qualification or award recognised by

relevant assessing authority for your
M.E / B.E nominated skilled as being suitable for that 10 10
occupation

Skilled nominated plus competent english 10

competent english 5
single 10 10
70 85