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Skilled migration visa comparisons

The following table provides a quick overview of the main differences between different visa types that Migration and Skills Recruitment Queensland deals with regularly. The information provided below is intended as a guide only. More visa types are listed on the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.

Visa Subclass Type Period Sponsored Pathway to permanent visa Notes and some requirements
Skilled Regional Sponsored
475 (offshore)
487 (onshore)
Provisional 3 years Yes, by State Government or relative Yes

work full-time for at least 12 months and live for two years in a regional area

Skilled Sponsored 176 (offshore) Permanent N/A Yes, by State Government or relative N/A

nominated occupation on the eligible skills list

886 (onshore) Permanent N/A Yes, by State Government or relative N/A

international students who have studied in Australia for at least two years with nominated occupation on the eligible skills list

Skilled Independent 175 (offshore)

Permanent N/A No N/A

nominated occupation on the eligible skills list

885 (onshore) Permanent N/A No N/A

international students who have studied in Australia for at least two years with skills listed on the skills occupations list

Skilled Recognised Graduate

476 Temporary 18 months No Yes

must have completed engineering degree in the last two years from a recognised university

Skilled Graduate

485
(onshore)
Temporary 18 months No Yes

for international students to gain skilled work experience or improve their English language skills when they do not meet the criteria for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa

Temporary Business (Long Stay)

457 Temporary 3 months to 4 years Yes, by an employer Possible
  • occupations must be on the Australian Government's 457 list of occupations
  • minimum salary levels apply
  • special conditions may apply to regional areas

Last updated 15 May 2009

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