Foreword.
The “Skills in Demand Visa”, particularly the Core Skills Pathway, offers skilled individuals the chance to contribute significantly to Australia’s economic and social fabric. By aligning your skills with Australia’s needs, you can forge a successful career path and a stable future in Australia.
Key Benefits are: -
Specialist Skills
$135,000+
No Restrictions
7 days
High-earning professionals
Fast-tracked, limited spots
Core Skills
$70,000+
Core Skills List
Standard
In-demand occupations
Open to trades, pathway to PR
Essential Skills
Under $70,000
Sector-Specific
Standard
Critical sectors
Stricter regulations, capped numbers
Note. this Visa has yet to be ratified by the Australian Government and may change.
The “Skills in Demand Visa”, particularly the Core Skills Pathway, offers skilled individuals the chance to contribute significantly to Australia’s economic and social fabric. By aligning your skills with Australia’s needs, you can forge a successful career path and a stable future in Australia.
Key Benefits are: -
- Visa Validity: Extended to 4 years, offering stability and long-term planning.
- Employer Flexibility: Allows switching employers within the nominated occupation.
- Pathways to Permanent Residency: Clearer and more accessible routes for eligible visa holders.
- Specialist Skills Pathway:
- Targets high-earning professionals ($135,000+ annually).
- No occupation list restrictions, promoting diversity.
- Fast-track processing (7 days) with a cap of 3,000 places annually.
- Core Skills Pathway:
- Aligns with occupations facing shortages.
- Minimum salary requirement of $70,000, indexed annually.
- Simplified application process and a clear route to permanent residency.
- Open to trades workers who meet occupation list and salary criteria.
- Essential Skills Pathway:
- Focuses on lower-paid but critical occupations in sectors like aged care.
- Still under development with planned union oversight.
- Anticipated to have a cap and restrictions to ensure quality employment conditions.
Specialist Skills
$135,000+
No Restrictions
7 days
High-earning professionals
Fast-tracked, limited spots
Core Skills
$70,000+
Core Skills List
Standard
In-demand occupations
Open to trades, pathway to PR
Essential Skills
Under $70,000
Sector-Specific
Standard
Critical sectors
Stricter regulations, capped numbers
Note. this Visa has yet to be ratified by the Australian Government and may change.