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| Skilled – Independent |
| This visa is primarily for skilled workers and professionals intending to migrate to Australia as permanent resident. |
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| Skilled – State Territory Nominated Independent |
| This visa is for skilled workers and professionals, who do not meet the points required for skilled independent visa, but are wiling to settle in Australian States and territories, where their skills are in demand. Applicants must be nominated by a State or territory government. |
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| Skilled – Australian Sponsored |
| This visa can be applied by skilled workers and professionals, who have a close relative living in Australia as a permanent resident or citizen. |
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| Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored |
| This visa is for skilled workers and professionals, who have a relative willing to sponsor them who live in a designated area of Australia. |
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| Skilled – Independent overseas student |
| This visa is available for people who have been studying in Australia and have recently completed an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification. |
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| Skilled – Australian Sponsored overseas student |
| This visa is available for people who have been studying in Australia and have recently completed an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification and has a relative in Australia, who is willing to sponsor them. |
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| Skilled – Designated area Sponsored overseas student |
| This visa is available for people who have been studying in Australia and have recently completed an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification and has a relative in Australia, who is willing to sponsor them living in a ‘designated area’ in Australia. |
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| Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) |
| This is a temporary resident visa for skilled applicants, who are willing to live and work in regional Australia, where their skills are needed. After meeting the requirements for this visa, an applicant can apply for a permanent resident visa. |
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