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The General Skilled Migration Program has been designed to attract migrants who have the skills and work experience in occupations that have been recognised as being in demand (eg: accountants, chefs, electricians, hairdressers, mechanics, nurses, plumbers and welders) and that will contribute to the Australian economy. Please check the skilled occupations list (SOL) for further occupations.

skilled independent (175) visa
This permanent visa is for those applicants whose professional or trade skills are assessed through a "points test" based on: age, qualifications, English language ability and work experience.

To qualify for this visa, you must meet the basic requirements and score at least 120 points in the points test.

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skilled sponsored (176) visa
This permanent visa is for those applicants whose professional or trade skills are assessed through a "points test" based on: age, qualifications, English language ability and work experience.

To qualify for this visa, you must meet the basic requirements, score at least 100 points in the points test. You must also be nominated by a participating State or Territory government or be sponsored by a family member who is an Australian citizen or resident.

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Skilled Regional Sponsored (475) Visa)
This visa is a three (3) year temporary visa for those who are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled Independent (175) visa. You will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after you have lived for two (2) years and worked at least 12 months in a regional area of Australia.

To qualify for this visa, you must meet the basic requirements, score at least 100 points in the points test. You must also be nominated by a participating State or Territory government or be sponsored by a family member who is an Australian citizen or resident.

You or your partner must have a relative in Australia who lives within a designated area and is willing to sponsor you and provide financial support .

The Australian relative must related to the applicant/partner as: a parent, a non-dependent child, a brother or sister, an uncle/aunt, grandparent, or first cousin.

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regional sponsored migration scheme
The regional sponsored migration scheme (RSMS) enables employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia to nominate skilled migrants for migration when they cannot fill skilled vacancies through recruitment and training from within the local labour market.

Any employer can participate in the scheme as long as they are operating their business in a regional or low population growth area in Australia covered by RSMS. (eg: Tasmania)

This scheme may be an option for you if:

• You are interested in settling in regional Australia
• You have received a job offer from an employer in regional Australia (eg: Tasmania, South Australia) to fill a skilled job vacancy
• You have not yet applied to migrate but think that you can meet the
  requirements for the RSMS.
  

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