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Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

Points-tested permanent visa with state/territory nomination.

Best for: Applicants with a nominated occupation and a realistic state strategy who want PR and can meet state criteria.

PermanentPoints-testedNomination

Core conditions: Eligible occupation and skills assessment pathway / EOI + invitation process

Cost planning: Plan with a range, not a single number (government + evidence + testing costs)

Last updated: 2026-02-23

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Skilled Regional491

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)

Points-tested regional provisional visa via state nomination or eligible family sponsorship, with later PR pathway potential.

Best for: Applicants open to regional Australia and using regional strategy to improve invitation competitiveness.

ProvisionalPoints-testedNominationRegional

Core conditions: Eligible occupation and skills assessment pathway / EOI + invitation process

Cost planning: Usually similar planning basket to 190, but strategy costs vary by relocation and regional setup

Last updated: 2026-02-23

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Employer Sponsored482

Employer Sponsored Temporary Pathway (subclass 482 family)

Employer-sponsored temporary work visa pathway often used as an Australia entry route and potential bridge to long-term options.

Best for: Applicants with a real employer sponsor opportunity and a role that matches occupation and salary requirements.

Temporary

Core conditions: Sponsoring employer and eligible role / Occupation / skills / salary / stream requirements

Cost planning: Highly stream and employer dependent; model as a range

Last updated: 2026-02-23

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Employer Sponsored186

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186)

Employer-sponsored permanent residency pathway for eligible skilled workers.

Best for: Applicants with a committed employer sponsor and a profile that fits an eligible 186 stream.

Permanent

Core conditions: Eligible stream and employer nomination / Occupation / qualifications / experience alignment

Cost planning: Employer-sponsored PR planning should be budgeted as a full document project

Last updated: 2026-02-23

Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.

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Student500

Student Visa (subclass 500)

Study visa for international students enrolled in registered Australian courses.

Best for: Applicants pursuing study first, then planning post-study career strategy in parallel.

Temporary

Core conditions: Valid enrolment / study pathway / Financial capacity and genuine study planning

Cost planning: Total planning cost = visa + tuition + living + setup costs

Last updated: 2026-02-23

Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.

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Working Holiday417

Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)

Holiday + work entry pathway for eligible passport holders.

Best for: Applicants who want Australia experience first and flexible short-term work/travel planning.

Temporary

Core conditions: Eligible passport country and age rules / Financial readiness and travel planning

Cost planning: Plan total entry budget, not visa fee only

Last updated: 2026-02-23

Draft only. Verify current requirements, costs, and policy changes before acting.

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