Skilled Migration Made Easy
Australia’s skilled migration system is inherently technical, with pathways that shift based on your professional role, history, and long-term goals. Immilex provides the strategic clarity needed to navigate these options.
Understanding GSM
General Skilled Migration is a points-tested system that allows highly skilled individuals to live and work in Australia without needing an employer to sponsor them. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, these pathways prioritise those who meet the point test in high-demand occupations.
At Immilex, we assess your professional profile to ensure your points are calculated accurately and your strategy is built for success.
The Foundation of Skilled Migration
Before applying for any skilled visa, every applicant must navigate three core requirements. These are the building blocks of a successful application:
- The Points Test: You are awarded points for your age, English proficiency, skilled employment history, and educational qualifications, etc.
- Skills Assessment: A formal verification from a relevant authority confirming your qualifications meet Australian professional standards.
- Expression of Interest (EOI): A digital profile lodged via SkillSelect that allows the Government or State/Territory to invite you to apply for a visa.
Temporary Skilled Visas
These visas allow you to gain work experience or live in regional areas as a pathway to permanent residency.
Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional)
A five-year visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a State or Territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative to live and work in regional Australia.
Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate)
Designed for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. It allows you to stay, work, and gain professional experience in Australia after your studies.
Permanent Skilled Visas
These skilled visas have pathways to permanent residency in Australia.
Subclass 191 (Skilled Regional)
A permanent visa for holders of a Subclass 491 or 494 visa who have lived and worked in regional Australia for at least three years.
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
A permanent visa for invited skilled workers who are nominated by a State or Territory government, providing a 5-point advantage toward permanent residency.
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)
A permanent visa for skilled workers invited through the points-tested SkillSelect system, or eligible Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders.
Maintaining Compliance
Skilled visas are granted based on your ability to contribute to the Australian economy and, in many cases, support regional growth. Integrity in these pathways is monitored through residency and reporting requirements.
Skilled Migration Simplified
From skills assessment through points strategy, we help you keep the process clear, organised and aligned with your goals.
STEP 1
Points Audit & Strategy
We conduct a technical review of your background to maximise your points and identify the most viable visa subclasses.
STEP 2
Skills Assessment Management
We guide you through the evidentiary requirements for your specific assessing authority to ensure a positive outcome.
STEP 3
SkillSelect Management
We manage your Expression of Interest (EOI), ensuring all data is accurate and ready for the next invitation round.
STEP 4
Application Representation
Once invited, we manage the formal lodgement and handle all communications with the Department to ensure a "decision-ready" file.
If you are unsure which skilled pathway fits your circumstances, Immilex can help you make sense of the options and prepare for the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
SkillSelect is used for the main points-tested skilled visas, including subclasses 189, 190 and 491. It is the system for lodging an EOI and waiting for an invitation to apply.
Many skilled visas do. For points-tested visas like 189, 190 and 491, you need a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation, and some 485 streams also require one.
While the minimum required to lodge an EOI is 65 points, the actual points needed for an invitation vary depending on your occupation and the volume of applicants in the pool.
No. These are "non-sponsored" visas, meaning you do not need an employer. However, for a 190 visa, you must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory.
Generally, yes, provided you hold a valid Bridging Visa with travel rights. We assist in managing your status to ensure your travel plans don't affect your application.