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Australia's General Skilled Migration (GSM) program uses a points-based Expression of Interest via SkillSelect. Three main subclasses serve different profiles.

Quick Answer

• Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent): Best if you have 90+ points, no nomination needed, permanent from day 1, processing 12-18 months.

• Subclass 190 (State Nominated): Best if you have 75-89 points, state nomination adds +5 pts, must live in nominating state 2 years, permanent from day 1, processing 9-15 months.

• Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional): Best if you have 65-79 points, regional nomination adds +15 pts, must live regionally 3 years, provisional 5-year visa, path to permanent via Subclass 191, processing 6-12 months.

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Points Breakdown Example

Age 25-32 (30 pts) + IELTS 8+ Superior English (20 pts) + Bachelor's degree (15 pts) + 5+ years experience (10 pts) = 75 pts baseline. Add state nomination (+5) = 80 pts for 190. Add regional nomination (+15) = 90 pts for 491.

Skills Assessment — Start First

Required before submitting EOI. ACS for IT, Engineers Australia for engineers, AHPRA for healthcare, VETASSESS for many other occupations. Takes 2-6 months.

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