Australia has unveiled new immigration pathways designed to attract skilled workers in high-demand sectors. These pathways aim to meet the country’s evolving workforce needs, particularly in healthcare, IT, engineering, and construction.
General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program Updates Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program remains a key avenue for skilled workers, offering visas like the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) and the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190). The Subclass 189 allows skilled workers to live and work anywhere in Australia without employer sponsorship, while Subclass 190 involves state or territory nomination, requiring workers to stay in the nominating state for two years.
Regional Migration Pathways The introduction of new regional visas, such as the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491), encourages workers to move outside major cities. After three years, visa holders can apply for permanent residency under the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191).
Global Talent Independent (GTI) Program Australia’s Global Talent Independent (GTI) Program offers a fast-tracked immigration process for highly skilled professionals in sectors like cybersecurity, FinTech, and MedTech. It aims to attract global talent to boost Australia’s innovation sectors.
Employer-Sponsored Visas For those with a job offer from an Australian employer, the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) provide options for both temporary and permanent work, allowing businesses to fill skill gaps.
These updated pathways provide greater flexibility and opportunities, positioning Australia as an attractive destination for global talent seeking to contribute to the country’s growth.
