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Australian Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) Visa
Subclass 176 Visa
You could be able to apply under Australian skilled sponsored (migrant) visa - subclass 176 category, if you have an occupation that is in demand in one of the State/Territories of Australia or have blood relative in Australia. You should be related to him/ her as a
- a non-dependent child (natural, adoptive or step-child) or
- a parent (including adoptive or step parent) or
- a brother or sister (natural, adoptive or step-sibling) or
- a niece or nephew (natural, adoptive or step-niece or nephew)
- an aunt or uncle (natural, adoptive or step aunt or uncle).
The subclass 176 visa category is also for those who secure a nomination from a State/Territory government (the erstwhile STNI scheme) & you should not to be confused with the State/Territory sponsored regional visa. 10 points are also awarded for the nomination & thus the actual points required to be scored by the applicant is reduced to 90. However, the occupations that appear in the shortage list of a State/Territory government & other conditions placed would need to be satisfied. If you meet the criteria’s below you will be granted 5 Years indefinite live to Australia which can be easily converted in to Australia Citizenship.
Eligibility for a Australian skilled sponsored (migrant) visa - subclass 176 visa
To be eligible to apply for a Skilled - Sponsored (Migrant) visa - subclass 176, applicants must meet certain requirements.
- The person applying must be under 45 years of age and be sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or a state/territory government.
- Applicants must meet the English language requirement threshold of:
Competent English; or
Vocational English if the applicant's nominated occupation is a trade
- The applicant must nominate an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and have a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for the nominated occupation.
- The person applying must have either:
been employed for 12 out of the last 24 months in an occupation listed on the SOL; or
met the two year study requirement in the last six months with Australian qualifications closely related to the nominated occupation
The applicant must meet the points test threshold of 100 points and pass all health and character requirements. If you are unable to score 100 points in above category you may still be eligible for the regional Skilled Regional Sponsored visa for Australia.
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Australian Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) Visa -Subclass 176
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