Australia Skilled Migration Visas — 189, 190, 491, 887 & 485

Australia Skilled Migration Visas — Live & Work Permanently

Turn your dream career into reality with independent end-to-end guidance from our MARA-registered migration agents. Navigate skills assessment, Expression of Interest (EOI), and state nomination with total clarity.

Pass Mark 65 Points

Pathways 189, 190, 491, 887

Work Rights Full & Unrestricted

RMA Advice MARN 1799395

Bay Migration offers extensive support on all skilled visa processes and service provisions, aimed at supporting clients each step of the way. We provide independent end-to-end support to professionals seeking to live and work in Australia, from first considering a visa pathway to lodging SkillSelect Expressions of Interest, state nominations, and final visa grant applications.

Core General Skilled Migration Pathways

The General Skilled Migration (GSM) program targets qualified professionals whose skills address critical labour shortages across Australia. Select the subclass below to explore detailed requirements, points, and step-by-step processes:

Permanent Residency

Skilled Independent (Subclass 189)

Points-tested permanent residency for skilled professionals on the MLTSSL. No employer, state, or territory sponsor required. Live and work anywhere in Australia.

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State Nominated PR (+5 Pts)

Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190)

Permanent residency nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Grants 5 bonus points on the GSM test with a 2-year commitment to live in the nominating state.

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Regional Provisional (+15 Pts)

Regional Provisional (Subclass 491)

A 5-year provisional visa providing 15 bonus points for state nomination or eligible family sponsorship in regional Australia. Leads directly to PR via Subclass 191.

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Regional PR (No Points Test)

Skilled Regional PR (Subclass 887)

Permanent residency for holders of eligible provisional visas (489/495/496/475) who have resided 2 years and worked 1 year full-time in regional Australia.

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Graduate Work Rights

Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485)

Post-study work rights for international graduates completing at least 2 academic years in Australia. Full unrestricted work rights to accumulate Australian work experience.

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Mandatory Pre-requisite

Skills Assessment Guide

Official assessment authorities directory including ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, ANMAC, TRA, and CPA. Standards, documents, and processing timelines.

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The 5-Stage GSM Roadmap

Occupation Selection & Skills Assessment

Map your degree and employment history to the relevant ANZSCO code on the MLTSSL, STSOL, or ROL and secure a positive skills assessment.

English Testing & Points Maximization

Complete IELTS Academic / General or PTE Academic to unlock 10 points (Proficient) or 20 points (Superior). Target 85+ points for high-demand occupations.

SkillSelect EOI & State Nomination Registration

Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect and file State Registration of Interest (ROI) with target states (NSW, WA, VIC, QLD, SA).

Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Once invited in a federal invitation round or state nomination round, you have a strict 60-day window to lodge the visa application.

Visa Lodgement, Health Checks & Grant

Submit all supporting legal documents via ImmiAccount, complete biometric and Bupa medical health examinations, and receive your Australian visa grant.

Interactive Assessment

Calculate Your Indicative Points Score

Use our live GSM points assessment tool to calculate your score against the 65-point threshold and see how state nomination (+5 pts) or regional nomination (+15 pts) elevates your ranking.

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Consult with Registered Migration Lawyers

Submit your inquiry directly to our Principal Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1799395). We assess your eligibility against the latest Department of Home Affairs criteria.