There are five categories
of migrants in the Skilled Scheme.
Independent Skilled
Migrants: For
qualified persons in an approved occupation in Australia Must be
under 45 to apply.
Skilled Migrant:
Applicants who have close family members in Australia able to
sponsor them. Applicants are assessed on age, qualifications,
English & other language abilities.
Distinguished Talent:
This is a small category for especially talented people,
particularly in the arts or in sports.
Employer Nominated
Migrant:
Employers may nominate skilled people from overseas to fill an
Australian job vacancy when no one local has suitable skills for the
job. Age, qualifications and English abilities are assessed.
Regional Sponsored
Migration Scheme:
If your Australian employer, who wants to nominate you, is in a
remote area outside metropolitan districts, he or she can sponsor
you through this scheme.
