Skilled Migration

I want to expand my career in Australia

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Australia can offer skilled professionals the opportunity to build a career, create a new lifestyle and establish a longer-term future. If your qualifications, experience or occupation align with an eligible skilled pathway, skilled migration may be worth exploring.

Australia offers skilled professionals a range of pathways to live and work in the country. The process can involve skills assessments, occupation requirements, points testing and different visa subclasses, so understanding which options may fit your circumstances can feel complicated.

Drift Visa helps make that process easier to understand and connects you with trusted migration professionals when personalised advice is needed.


Who is this visa for?

This pathway may be worth exploring if:

✓ You have qualifications or work experience in a skilled occupation

✓ You want to live and work in Australia long-term

✓ You're interested in permanent residency pathways

✓ You're looking for new career opportunities

✓ You're ready to take the next step towards a life in Australia

Common Skilled Migration Pathways

✓ Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

✓ Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

✓ Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)

Your skills could be your ticket to Australia.

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See where your experience could take you.

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