The General Skilled Migration (GSM) program allows skilled workers to migrate to Australia without the need for an employer to sponsor their visa. This pathway is ideal for individuals with skills in demand, offering permanent residency and the freedom to work for any employer.
✅ Live, work, and study in Australia permanently.
✅ Access public healthcare (Medicare).
✅ Enroll children in public schools.
✅ No employer sponsorship required.
✅ Pathway to Australian citizenship.
✔ No state/territory nomination required.
✔ Points-tested system based on age, skills, experience, and English proficiency.
✔ Provides full work and residency rights in Australia.
✔ Requires state/territory nomination.
✔ Candidates receive extra points (5 points) for nomination.
✔ Must live and work in the nominating state for at least 2 years.
✔ For skilled workers willing to live in designated regional areas.
✔ Requires either state/territory nomination or family sponsorship.
✔ Leads to permanent residency via Subclass 191 after 3 years.
1️⃣ Check your occupation on the relevant skills list (MLTSSL, STSOL, or ROL).
2️⃣ Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect.
3️⃣ Get invited to apply based on your points score and occupation demand.
4️⃣ Lodge your visa application and complete medical and police checks.
💡 The GSM program is the most popular route for skilled migration, offering flexibility, independence, and a clear pathway to permanent residency in Australia!
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