SKILLED INDEPENDENT

(Subclass 189)

This is a permanent visa which solely relies on the applicant's skills based on the points test. It does not require an employer or State/Territory nomination. 

SKILLED WORK REGIONAL

PROVISIONAL) (Subclass 491)

This is a temporary visa valid up to 5 years requiring the applicant to be nominated by a State or Territory Government agency. The applicant must live and work in a designated regional area of Australia. Each State has its own criteria and occupations lists.

SKILLED NOMINATED

(Subclass 190)

This is a permanent visa and to be eligible the applicant is to be nominated by a State or Territory Government agency. Each State has its own criteria and occupations lists.

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