General Skilled Migration (GSM)
The purpose of the Skilled Migration Program is to attract highly employable people for migration to Australia.
It is the most common form of migration to Australia, and it is one of the core areas of Acacia's expertise.
Skilled Subclasses
There are a variety of skilled migration options:
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Skilled Independent Subclasses 175 and 885
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Permanent visa option, the skilled independent has a pass mark of 120 but does not require sponsorship by a relative or state/territory government
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Skilled Sponsored Subclasses 176 and 886
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A permanent visa, the pass mark for the skilled sponsored is 100, but you would need to be sponsored by an Australian relative or state/territory government
- Skilled Regional Sponsored Subclasses 475 and 487
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The skilled regional sponsored visa is a 3-year provisional visa which allows holders to live only in certain areas of Australia.
You would need to be sponsored by an Australian relative living in a designated area, or by a state or territory government.
- Skilled Regional Subclass 887
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The skilled regional sponsored visa is the permanent stage of the skilled regional sponsored visa.
To qualify for a skilled regional visa, you must live in the required region of Australia for 2 years and work full time there for 12 months.
- Skilled Graduate 485
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The skilled graduate visa is an 18-month visa which can be applied for by international students who have completed 2 years of study in Australia.
Case Studies
You can read about how we have assisted some of our clients by clicking on the links below:
- David Brennan - IT Professional
- David was an IT professional who ran into difficulties when the rules changed after his application was lodged
- Linda King - Office Manager
- Linda's occupation was worth 40 points, but we were able to come up with a solution which led to her getting her permanent residence
- Sam Hobden - Fibreglass Laminator
- Sam's occupation was very unusual, and we also needed to work quickly to get his application in on time.
Why should you choose Acacia?
There is a wide range of points-tested, family-sponsored and state-sponsored skilled visa subclasses.
Choosing the right occupation in which to apply for skills assessment is critical and can affect your points score and eligibility for state-sponsored options.
Acacia has handled applications for all skilled migration subclasses and most skills assessing authorities and we can assist you in navigating the options to reach a successful outcome.
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