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General Skilled Migration

Points-tested, independent and state-nominated pathways for skilled workers, without needing an employer sponsor.

Overview

Migrate on your skills, not a job offer

General Skilled Migration covers the points-tested visa subclasses independent (189), state or territory nominated (190), and provisional regional (491) for workers whose occupation is in demand. Points are awarded across a range of factors including your age, English ability, skilled work experience, qualifications, Australian study, and increasingly your partner's own skills profile with a flat bonus available if you're single or your partner already holds Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Most points-tested visas require you to be under 45 at the time of invitation, and the 491 regional visa leads to permanent residency through a separate visa (subclass 191) after three years of living and working in a designated regional area.

We run a full points assessment, help you maximise your score honestly across every category that applies to you, and manage the skills assessment and Expression of Interest (EOI) process from start to finish.

Who this pathway is for

  • Skilled workers with an occupation on the relevant list.
  • Applicants wanting to migrate without employer sponsorship.
  • Those weighing up state nomination, independent, or regional pathways.
  • Couples wanting to understand how a partner's skills affect their combined points score.
  • Points-borderline applicants needing a clear strategy.

Key facts

Visa subclass189 / 190 / 491
AgeGenerally under 45 at the time of invitation.
SelectionPoints-tested, Invitation-based via SkillSelect.
Skills assessmentRequired before you submit an Expression of Interest.
Pathway189 and 190 grant permanent residency directly; 491 is provisional, leading to permanent residency via the subclass 191 visa after 3 years in a regional area.
Check my eligibility
Official Government Tool

Check your GSM points score

Get an estimate of your points score using the official Department of Home Affairs points calculator, then speak with us about your migration options and strategy.

Official Points Calculator

Use the Australian Government's official calculator to estimate your points for points-tested skilled migration pathways.

Open Points Calculator ↗

This calculator provides an estimate only. Your actual eligibility depends on your individual circumstances and applicable visa requirements.

What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Points assessment

An honest, itemised breakdown of your current score across age, English, experience, qualifications, study and partner-related categories.

02

Skills assessment coordination

Managing the assessment with the right assessing authority.

03

EOI submission

Preparing your SkillSelect Expression of Interest.

04

Visa lodgement

We file your visa application and see it through to decision.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We calculate your points and identify gaps.

02

Skills assessment

We coordinate your formal skills assessment.

03

EOI & invitation

We lodge your EOI and monitor invitation rounds.

04

Visa lodgement & decision

We file your visa application and see it through to decision.

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