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Australia is welcoming half-a-million skilled migrants by 2028 with 400,000+ jobs lying vacant for over 100 days. Whether you want Permanent Residency through Skilled Migration (Subclass 189/190/491), employer-sponsored PR (Subclass 186), or a fast-track work visa (Subclass 482) — Y-Axis Australia handles every pathway with MARA-registered consultants.
4 Quick Reasons to Migrate
Earn 5–8x your current salary
Free Healthcare via Medicare
Direct PR & Citizenship in 4 yrs
Settle with your Family
Choose Your Australia Visa Pathway
Compare every Australian visa subclass — pick the one that fits your profile
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Subclass 189
Skilled Independent Visa
Permanent Residency · No employer or state sponsor needed
✦ Why Subclass 189?
- Have an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List
- Complete a successful Skill Assessment
- Score at least 65 points (higher = better invitation chance)
- At least competent in English (IELTS 6+ or equivalent)
- Be invited to apply via SkillSelect
✦ Benefits of Subclass 189
- Permanent residency from day one
- Live, work & study anywhere in Australia
- Sponsor your family — partner & children included
- Citizenship pathway in 4 years
- Access to Medicare and social benefits
Do You Qualify?
Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
2+ years work experience
Age between 25–44
English proficiency
In-Demand Occupations
Application Steps
1 Skill Assessment
2 Submit Expression of Interest (EOI)
3 Receive Invitation to Apply
4 Lodge Visa Application
5 PR Grant in 8–12 months
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Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated Visa
+5 Bonus Points · Higher Invitation Chance
✦ Why Subclass 190?
- Age must not be more than 44 years and not less than 18
- Choose an occupation from the 190 nomination list
- Score a minimum of 65 points (with state nomination = +5 bonus)
- Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect
- Receive nomination from an Australian state or territory
✦ Benefits of Subclass 190
- +5 bonus points for state nomination
- Permanent residency on grant
- 2-year initial residence with the nominating state
- Family members included in the application
- Pathway to Australian citizenship in 4 years
Do You Qualify?
Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
3+ years work experience
Age 18–44
65+ points (with bonus)
In-Demand Occupations
Application Steps
1 Skill Assessment
2 Submit EOI for State Nomination
3 Receive State Nomination
4 Get Invitation to Apply
5 PR Grant in 6–12 months
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Subclass 491
Regional Skilled Visa
+15 Bonus Points · 5-year visa with PR pathway
✦ Why Subclass 491?
- Candidates should be invited to apply for the visa
- State or territory authority of Australia must nominate the candidate
- Or sponsored by a relative living in regional Australia
- Candidate should be between 18–45 years of age
- Lower competition than 189/190 — more invitations issued
✦ Benefits of Subclass 491
- +15 bonus points for regional nomination
- 5-year provisional visa to live and work in regional Australia
- Path to Permanent Residency via Subclass 191 after 3 years
- Family members included — partner can work full-time
- Many in-demand regional occupations qualify
Do You Qualify?
Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
2+ years experience
Age 18–45
65+ points (with +15)
Regional Occupations
Path to PR
1 Get state/family nomination
2 Receive 491 visa (5 years)
3 Live & work in regional area
4 Meet income & residence rules (3 yrs)
5 Apply Subclass 191 → PR
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Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Permanent Residency · 3 streams · No points test
✦ About Subclass 186
- Permanent residency visa — move, work and study indefinitely
- 3 categories: Direct Entry, Labour Agreement, Temporary Residence Transition
- Australian employer can sponsor overseas workers with required skills
- Two-step process: employer nomination + visa application
- Citizenship eligibility after 4 years of PR
✦ Why Subclass 186 is the Best
- Direct PR — no temporary visa stage
- Sponsor your family — spouse can work, kids get free schooling
- Travel to and from Australia multiple times
- Apply onshore (already in Australia) or offshore
- No points test required for Direct Entry stream
Do You Qualify?
Bachelor's or Equivalent
2+ years experience
18+ years of age
Proficient in English
3 Streams Available
Application Steps
1 Find an Australian employer
2 Employer nominates you
3 Lodge visa application
4 Health, character, biometrics
5 PR grant in 9–12 months
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Subclass 482
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)
Work in Australia 2–4 years · Pathway to PR
✦ About Subclass 482 (TSS)
- Temporary visa to live and work in Australia for 2–4 years
- Employers sponsor foreign-national applicants for skill-shortage roles
- Two streams: Short-Term (STSOL) and Medium & Long-Term (MLTSSL)
- Medium-term holders can apply for PR after 3 years
- Applicants may include their dependents in the application
✦ Why Choose Subclass 482?
- Best option for skilled professionals seeking quick entry
- Work in Australia for up to 4 years (Medium-Term stream)
- Migrate with your family — partner can work full-time
- Apply for Australia PR via Subclass 186 (based on eligibility)
- Travel to and from Australia multiple times
Do You Qualify?
Trades don't need degree
Employer sponsorship
No strict age limit
Proficient in English
Top Sponsored Roles
TSS to PR Pathway
1 Get sponsored by Australian employer
2 Employer nominates the position
3 Lodge 482 visa application
4 Work in Australia 2–4 years
5 Apply Subclass 186 → PR
Why Australia?
- ✓ Ranks #8 amongst happiest countries in the world
- ✓ Stable and Vibrant economy — no recession in 30 years
- ✓ Inviting half-a-million migrants by 2028
- ✓ 400,000+ jobs lying vacant for 100+ days
- ✓ 4 cities in world's most-liveable list
- ✓ High standard of living & world-class infrastructure
Why Apply for Australia PR?
- ✓ Citizenship after 4 years
- ✓ Access to Universal Healthcare via Medicare
- ✓ FREE Education for your children
- ✓ Sponsor your family members to join you
- ✓ Retirement benefits & Superannuation
- ✓ Freedom to start a Business & tax benefits
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Bachelor's Degree
or Equivalent
or Equivalent
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2+ years of
work experience
work experience
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Between 25–45
years of age
years of age
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Proficient
in English
in English
Lead a Rewarding Life in Australia
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Income
Earn in Australian dollars — average AUD 92,000+
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Education
Free schooling for your kids in Australian schools
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Health
World-class healthcare via Medicare
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Retirement
Lifelong pension & Superannuation benefits
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Family
Sponsor your relatives to join you in Australia
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Freedom
Live, work and study anywhere in Australia
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Travel
Australian passport gives access to 184 countries
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Investment
Better returns than gold, mutual funds & FDs
Registered Migration Consultants
Y-Axis Australia is a MARA-registered migration consultancy with offices in Melbourne & Sydney. Our consultants have helped 100,000+ professionals migrate to Australia over 25+ years.
FAQs
It depends entirely on your profile. If you have a high points score and skills on the MLTSSL list, Subclass 189 is ideal. If a state nominates you, Subclass 190 boosts your points by 5. For regional opportunities, Subclass 491 gives +15 points. Have an Australian employer ready? Subclass 186 (PR) or Subclass 482 (work) suit best. Y-Axis matches you to the right visa during your free consultation.
Subclass 189: 8–12 months
Subclass 190: 6–12 months
Subclass 491: 5–9 months
Subclass 186: 9–12 months
Subclass 482 (TSS): 2–4 months
Subclass 190: 6–12 months
Subclass 491: 5–9 months
Subclass 186: 9–12 months
Subclass 482 (TSS): 2–4 months
The official minimum is 65 points. In practice, successful invitations usually require 85–95+ points. State nomination adds +5 points (190) or +15 points (491).
Yes. All major Australian visas (189, 190, 491, 186, 482) allow you to include your spouse/partner and dependent children up to age 23.
Subclass 482 (TSS) is a temporary work visa valid up to 4 years. Subclass 186 (ENS) is permanent residency granted directly through employer nomination. Many migrants begin on 482 and transition to 186 PR after 2–3 years.
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