Skilled PR
Skilled PR visas for Australia, for applicants from India
Points-tested 189, 190 and 491.
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent visa
The subclass 189 is permanent residence on your own points, without a state or employer. You need a positive skills assessment, at least 65 points, and an invitation from SkillSelect, where recent invitation rounds have required far more than the minimum.
Full guideSubclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
The subclass 190 is permanent residence with a state or territory nomination that adds 5 points. Each state runs its own program with its own occupation list, and several accept applicants who are still in India.
Full guideSubclass 491
Skilled Work Regional visa
The subclass 491 is a five-year provisional visa for regional Australia with 15 nomination points, leading to permanent residence through the subclass 191 after three years of living and earning in a regional area.
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