Access the Australian Gov site here
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this type of visa, you need to score a mininum of 65 points. Take your paid eligibility test here, take your free eligibility test here.
Check for the occupation priority list. This list contains occupations that are on high demand in Australia. If your occupation is there, then you are at a better place of getting a sponsored job.
Check for the medium term skilled occupation list
Reasons why you should apply for an ‘Australian Skilled Independent Visa’:
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Enrol in Australia’s free public health care scheme
- If eligible, become an Australian citizen
- Work, study and live anywhere in Australia
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
An applicant may be eligible for the 494 visa if their occupation falls on the Medium to Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the 494 ROL. The 494 ROL encompasses a broader range of occupations and also includes occupations that are on the 482 STSOL.
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