Skilled - Independent visas (subclass 175)

 

This permanent Australian visa is for people with skills in demand in the Australian labour market and is available to people who score the pass mark in the points test. To submit an application for the Skilled Independent visa you do not require sponsorship from family in Australia or from the Australian Government.

If your application for this Australian visa is successful you will be granted

permanent residence in Australia, meaning there are no limitations on where

you can live or the type of work you can undertake.

 

To make a successful application for the Skilled Independent visa you must

satisfy the following basic criteria:

· Age - you must be under 50 years of age.

· English language - you must be able to show that you have sufficient

English language ability.

· Qualifications - you must have post-secondary qualifications and

your skills must be assessed by the relevant skills assessing authority.

· Nominated occupation - you must select an occupation from the

Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that matches your qualifications and skills.

· Recent work experience - you must have been employed in an

occupation listed on the SOL for 12 months in the period of 24

months immediately before your application is made.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements for the Skilled Independent Visa

, you will also need to meet the minimum score in the points test. Points are

awarded according to factors such as your age, level of English language

ability, qualifications and work experience.

The current pass mark for the Skilled Independent visa points test is 65 points.

Last Updated 28 October 2011