Individual Visas

If you’re an engineer with foreign qualifications aiming for a skilled Australian visa, you’ll need to have your expertise assessed. Engineers Australia is the official authority for this skills assessment, evaluating your engineering qualifications for visa purposes.

CPA Australia functions as the official authority which evaluates the qualifications and skills of prospective Australian immigrants who wish to become accountants. The Australian skilled visa and employer-sponsored visa applicants for accounting positions need to obtain a positive skills assessment.

Want to Work as a Nurse or Midwife in Australia? It’s an exciting goal, and we know navigating the process can feel complex. To work in Australia as a registered nurse or midwife you must do the ANMAC skills assessment and register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). An assessment for this process confirms that your qualifications and experience meet the Australian standards for nursing and midwifery.

If you’re a tradesperson aiming to live and work in Australia, a successful skills assessment is essential for your visa application. VETASSESS is the authorised body that assesses various trade occupations, supporting both skilled migration and employer sponsorship visas.

he Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482) allows Australian employers to address critical skill shortages by sponsoring skilled overseas workers. This visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in December 2024.

The Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) offers Australian permanent residency to skilled workers who wish to live and work in Australia permanently. The visa requires an Australian employer sponsorship while offering permanent residency benefits that include Medicare and citizenship eligibility.

The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) Visa under subclass 494 operates as a provisional visa to address skill shortages in regional Australian territories. The Australian government introduced this visa on 16 November 2019 to replace the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (Subclass 187).

The Training Visa (Subclass 407) is designed to help you gain valuable hands-on experience and professional development by working in Australia as part of a structured training program with your sponsoring organisation. It’s ideal for building practical skills to meet registration requirements and boost your career opportunities.

The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa functions as a popular permanent-residency visa for applicants who lack employer, state-government, or family sponsorships. When candidates gain approval through this points-tested visa, they become eligible for permanent residency to live and work anywhere in Australia.

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residency pathway for skilled workers with talents in demand. It’s designed for applicants who can secure a nomination from an Australian state or territory government.

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is designed for skilled professionals who want to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia.

The Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa offers a clear pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers who’ve lived, worked, and contributed positively to regional communities in Australia under eligible provisional visas.

The National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) is Australia’s premier permanent residency pathway for globally recognised talent. Designed to attract exceptional individuals at the forefront of their industries, this visa offers a streamlined route to live, work, and contribute to Australia’s innovation and economic development.

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) gives international students the chance to live, work, and gain hands-on experience in Australia after completing their studies. Whether you plan to stay permanently or return home with global skills, this visa is your bridge to the next opportunity.

The Subclass 400 visa is designed for professionals with specialised skills, experience, or knowledge that aren’t easily found in Australia. It allows you to enter the country for a short time to complete specific, non-ongoing work or activities. This visa helps Australian businesses access critical expertise when they need it most.

Becoming an Australian citizen is a proud and life-changing milestone. It means more than just holding a passport. It’s about formally joining the Australian community and embracing its values, rights, and responsibilities.

Facing a visa refusal or cancellation in Australia can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the road. Many decisions can be appealed, giving you an opportunity to have your case reviewed by an independent authority.

Not every visa application is simple. If your case involves serious risks, like visa cancellations, health issues, character concerns, or a history of refusals, you need more than standard advice.