General Skilled Migration (GSM) – Australia | Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) | Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) | Growsmart

General Skilled Migration helps professionals move to Australia through Skilled Independent, Skilled Nominated, and Skilled Work Regional visas with support from GrowSmart Education & Migration. For more info visit now: https://growsmarteducation.com.au/general-skilled-migration

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1. GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION (GSM) – AUSTRALIA U n d e r s t a n d i n g S k i l l e d V i s a P a t h w a y s • S k i l l e d I n d e p e n d e n t V i s a – S u b c l a s s 1 8 9 • S k i l l e d N o m i n a t e d V i s a – S u b c l a s s 1 9 0 • S k i l l e d W o r k R e g i o n a l ( P r o v i s i o n a l ) V i s a – S u b c l a s s 4 9 1
2. What is General Skilled Migration (GSM)? A pathway for skilled workers to live, work, and settle in Australia • Based on skills, qualifications, and work experience • Uses points-based selection system
3. POINTS TEST & BASIC ELIGIBILITY Age requirement (usually 18–45 years) Relevant skills assessment English language proficiency Occupation must be on Skilled Occupation List Health and character requirements Minimum points (generally 65+ points)
4. SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 189) Independent skilled visa (no state or employer sponsorship required) Permanent residency visa Suitable for highly skilled professionals invited through SkillSelect Allows to live and work anywhere in Australia Benefits: – PR pathway – Travel, work, and study freely – Sponsor eligible family members – Apply for citizenship when eligible
5. SKILLED NOMINATED VISA (SUBCLASS 190) Requires nomination from an Australian state or territory Permanent residency visa Must meet specific state requirements Commitment to live and work in sponsoring state Benefits: – Extra points for state nomination – Full PR rights – Strong pathway to settlement
6. SKILLED WORK REGIONAL VISA (SUBCLASS 491) Provisional visa for skilled workers • Requires state nomination or eligible relative sponsorship • Must live and work in regional Australia • 5-year visa with pathway to Permanent Residency (Subclass 191) • Benefits: – Additional points for nomination – Full work and study rights in regional areas – Strong chances of PR through regional pathways
7. SUMMARY & WHY GSM MATTERS GSM supports skilled migration to meet Australia’s workforce needs Three powerful pathways: – 189: Independent Permanent Residency – 190: State-Nominated Permanent Residency – 491: Regional Pathway to PR Helps skilled professionals build secure careers and long-term futures in Australia
8. GROWSMART Start your journey today! 📞 +61 449 943 434 🌐 growsmarteducation.com.au