Skilled - Australian Sponsored visa (Subclass 138)
This is a permanent visa for people unable to meet the Skilled Independent criteria but who have an eligible relative living in Australia willing to sponsor them. This visa has a points test to select applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for you if you:
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are under 45 years of age
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have good English skills
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are unable to meet the passmark as an Independent migrant
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have skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
Either you or your spouse must have an eligible relative living in Australia who is willing and able to sponsor you.
The SOL is a list of skilled occupations that are in need in Australia. Each occupation listed on the SOL is allocated a points value for use in the visa assessment process. See: Form 1121i Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
You will need:
What does this visa let me do?
This visa allows you and any dependent family members included in your visa application to live as permanent residents in Australia.
Australian permanent residents can:
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live and work in Australia on a permanent basis
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study in Australia at school or university
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receive subsidised healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
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access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods)
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be eligible for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria)
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sponsor people for permanent residence.
The contents of this page are necessarily an abbreviated overview of a very detailed subject. The situation may change as the law can alter quickly and we therefore strongly recommend that you take professional advice about your personal circumstances before placing any reliance on the contents of the website. Contact us to let us know your situation and we will be happy to provide a telephone appraisal without charge.