Unlock Your Future with a Skilled Visa
Australia offers various skilled visa options for individuals who have the qualifications and experience to contribute to the country’s workforce. At Farrell Rose Migration Lawyers, we provide expert guidance on obtaining a skilled visa, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from application to approval.
Skilled Visa Options
1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
A permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member. Eligibility is based on a points test.
2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
A permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory. Applicants must meet the points requirement and commit to living in the sponsoring state.
3. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
A five-year visa requiring sponsorship by a regional Australian state or eligible family member. Provides a pathway to permanent residency.
4. Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)
A permanent visa for holders of certain provisional visas, provided they have lived and worked in a regional area for a specified period.
5. Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
A visa for recent international graduates that allows them to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily.
Key Requirements
Skills Assessment
Obtain a positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority.
Points Test
Score at least 65 points based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and English proficiency.
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Submit an EOI through SkillSelect and wait for an invitation to apply.
State or Family Sponsorship
Required for certain visa subclasses (e.g., Subclass 190 & 491).
What Do You Need Help With?
Family & Partner Visas
Supporting Australians to bring their family members to Australia.
Student Visas
Assisting you to study in Australia and with your post-study work options.
Employer Sponsored Visas
Helping businesses sponsor overseas workers via 482, 186 & 494 visas, and manage compliance.
Visa Cancellations
Assisting individuals facing visa cancellations under character, compliance, or other grounds. We help you respond to notices, appeal decisions, and protect your right to stay in Australia.
General Skilled Migration
Helping professionals and skilled workers with State Nominated (subclass 190) visas, Skilled (Independent) (subclass 189) visas and Skilled Work (Regional) (subclass 491) visas.
Citizenship
Advising and assisting permanent residents to become Australian citizens as well as applications for citizenship by descent and evidence of citizenship.
Character, cancellations and identity issues
Helping you establish your identity, address character issues under s501, and respond to visa cancellation notices under s109 or s116.
Judicial and merits review
Helping to represent you in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) (formerly the AAT) or the Federal Circuit and Family Court, Federal Court or High Court of Australia.
Protection Visas
Assisting you to lodge Protection (subclass 866) visa applications in Australia or access Australia's offshore Humanitarian visa program
How We Work
- Consultation
- Personalised Strategy
- Application Process
- Ongoing Support
- Outcome
Why Choose Farrell Rose?
Experienced & Dedicated – With over 19 years of experience, we understand how stressful navigating Australia’s immigration processes can be. We will assist you to find the most cost effective and direct route to a positive migration outcome.
Excellent Client Reviews – We are proud to maintain a great success rate and a strong reputation, backed by numerous 5-star reviews from satisfied clients.
Open & Honest Communication – Transparency is at the core of our practice. We provide clear advice, step-by-step guidance, and updates throughout your immigration process.
Personalised Solutions – No two immigration cases are the same. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances and offer tailored strategies for the best possible outcome.
- A strategic and creative approach – our combined expertise in migration and refugee law allows us to bring innovative solutions to your immigration matter backed by legal rigor, dedication and professionalism.
Meet The Team
Our team combines deep legal expertise with compassion and integrity to guide you through every step of your migration journey.
Our Recent Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
A skilled visa allows qualified professionals to live and work in Australia based on their occupation and experience.
Eligibility depends on meeting points test requirements, obtaining a skills assessment, and, in some cases, securing state or family sponsorship.
The minimum score required is 65 points, but a higher score improves your chances of receiving an invitation to apply.
Processing times vary depending on the visa type and individual circumstances, typically ranging from 6 to 18 months.
Yes, eligible family members such as spouses and dependent children can be included in your application.
For most skilled visas, such as the Subclass 189, you do not need a job offer. However, for state-sponsored visas like the Subclass 190 or 491, having a job offer can strengthen your application.
A skills assessment is a mandatory process that evaluates whether your qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation. It is conducted by a designated assessing authority.
Yes, many skilled visas, such as Subclass 491 and 485, provide pathways to permanent residency, such as transitioning to a Subclass 887 or 189 visa.
If your application is refused, you may have options for appeal or reapplication. Our team at Farrell Rose can assess your case and recommend the best course of action.
It depends on your visa type. Subclass 189 visa holders can work anywhere in Australia, while Subclass 491 and 190 visa holders must live and work in a designated regional area or the nominating state.
Our Office Locations
We offer in person appointments in our Melbourne and Sydney offices. Can’t make it to the office? We also offer video and telephone appointments.
Melbourne Office:
Level 35, 477 Collins Street,
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Wurundjeri Country
Sydney Office:
201 Kent Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Gadigal Country
Get.
Started.
Today!
Take the next step in your migration journey with expert guidance from Farrell Rose. Whether you’re applying for a visa, seeking permanent residency, or planning for citizenship, we are here to simplify the process and support you every step of the way.