Skills and Work Visas

Your Work Experience is your gateway to living and working in Australia

Specifically for experienced skilled workers, this visa addresses critical skill shortages in key industries, offering you the opportunity to contribute directly to Australia’s thriving economy.

Australia will be hosting the 2032 Olympic Games and will need an extra 30,000 - 40,000 additional Building & Construction workers annually to deliver the venues.

Some other occupations in high demand are electricians, plumbers, carpenters, welders, automotive mechanics, civil engineering technicians, IT and cyber security specialists.

VLA will provide you quick and reliable information to assess if your occupation is in high demand. This will enable you to fast-track the visa process.

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Find out all that you need to know about Australian visas and the English band scores you need for migration

  • The Skills in Demand (SID) visa requires an Employer Sponsor and offers a pathway to permanent residency through visas like the Employer Nomination (subclass 186) or the Regional Sponsored (subclass 187). 


    To apply for the Skills in Demand visa, the English requirements

    • IELTS score of 5.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component (or equivalent)

    • PTE overall test score of at least 36 with a score of at least 36 in each of the test components

    • No Sponsorship: Applicants are not required to be sponsored by an employer, state, or territory. 

    • Independence: You can live and work anywhere in Australia. 

    • Points-based: Eligibility is determined by a points test, assessing factors like age, English language skills, work experience, and qualifications. 

    • Permanent Residence: Grants permanent residency in Australia. 

    The higher your score on your English test, the more points you can get towards your migration application.

    Competent English is required:

    • IELTS is at least 6 fo​r each of the 4 components

    • PTE at least 50 for each of the 4 components

Important Steps for Visa Application
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    English Score

    English is the crucial element in the Skills Visa Eligibility. We recommend you aim for an overall score of 6 to qualify for all Skilled Visas.

    We can guide you on the best resources to take a practice test and verify your level

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    Skills Assessment

    A Skills Assessment is a process used to evaluate if an individual’s skills and qualifications meet the standards required for a specific occupation in Australia.

    We can help you get a positive Skills Assessment through the correct Trade Association.

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    Gather Documents

    Skills Assessment Documents

    a copy of relevant qualification certificates (professional and educational)

    a copy of any required registration/licensing

    previous employment reference

    your curriculum vitae or resumé

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    Translate Documents

    Visa Law Assist can have all documents translated into English.

    You must provide original and translated documents in your application.