Skilled Visas
MaxiMax are here to help and guide you with Expressions of Interest, Skill Assessment applications, State or Family sponsorship, points test applications (subclass 189 and 190 visa) and subclass 485 Skilled Graduate visas.

Am I eligible for a Skilled visa?
Skilled Visas (Permanent)
Permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia:

The Skilled-Independent visa (subclass 189): Permanent visa option, the skilled independent does not require sponsorship by a relative or state/territory government
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): A permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian State or Territory government
Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887): The Skilled Regional visa is the permanent stage of the Skilled Regional Provisional visa. To qualify for a Skilled Regional visa, you must live in the required region of Australia for 2 years and work full time there for 12 months.
Regional Skilled Visas
Regional Visas
491 visa
491 occupations
491 State requirements
Regional Area
191 visa
Global Talent
Distinguished Talent visa (offshore SC124)
Distinguished Talent visa (onshore SC858)
Global Talent visa (GTI)
Points Test
Points test
Points for 2 Year Study
Points for Regional Study
Points for STEM
Points for NAATI
Points for English
Points for PY
Points for Experience
Closely related skilled occupation
SkillSelect (EOI)
Provisional: 489, 485 and 476 Visa
These visas can lead to Permanent residency:

Skilled-Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489):This is a 4-year provisional visa which allows holders to live only in certain areas of Australia. You would need to be sponsored by an Australian relative living in a designated area, or by a state or territory government.
Designated Area
Regional Area
489 Visa Points Test
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) :The Graduate Temporary visa is a work visa which can be applied for by international students who have completed a qualification taking 2 years of study in Australia.
485 Post Study Work Stream Visa
485 – Graduate Work Stream Visa
485 Visa English requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Skilled Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476): An 18 month work visa for recent engineering graduates