Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)

OverviewThis is a permanent visa for skilled applicants in Australia who either have an Australian relative, or are nominated by a State or Territory government. This visa is similar to an Independent Skilled visa except the points requirement is lower.
Who is eligible for a sponsored skilled visa?
1.    You must be either one of the following
•    Overseas students with an Australian qualification which was:
o    Completed within Australia within the last six (6) months; and
o    At least two (2) years study duration
•    People in Australia who hold either of these visas:
o    Graduate – Skilled (Subclass 497) and you have recently completed an Australian qualification of two (2) years study duration;
o    Skilled – Graduate (Subclass 485) and you have qualifications closely related to your nominated skilled occupation;
o    Skilled – Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476) and you have qualifications closely related to your nominated skilled occupation; or
o    Trade Skills Training (Subclass 471) and you have an apprenticeship closely related to your nominated skilled occupation
2.    You must be under 45 years of age
3.    You must have good English language skills
4.    You must have skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (‘SOL’) and have completed a Skills Assessment
•    Your nominated occupation must be a 60 point or 50 point occupation on the SOL
5.    You are sponsored by an eligible Australian relative or State or Territory government agency
6.    You meet health and character requirements (see Public Interest Criteria)
For more information about sponsorship eligibility, see Family Member Sponsorship or State and Territory Nomination
How will my visa application be assessed?
You must meet the prescribed criteria for the grant of the visa. You will be assessed using the points test and required to reach at least 100 points.