Direct Entry (DE) Stream

To be eligible, you must

• have an occupation that is on the list of eligible skilled occupations 

• have at least 3 years relevant work experience, unless you are exempt

• have a positive skills assessment, unless you are exempt

Temporary Residence Transition (TRN) stream

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To be eligible, you must

• hold a subclass 457, TSS or related Bridging visa A, B or C

• usually, have worked for your employer for at least 2 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa

• have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months before you apply.

Labour Agreement Stream

With this visa, you can

• live, work and study in Australia indefinitely

• sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia

• apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

You must

• currently work, or will work, for your nominating employer who is party to a labour agreement.

• meet the age, skills and English language requirements of the labour agreement