🛠️ General Skilled Migration (GSM)

Pathways for Skilled Professionals

Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) Scheme is designed to attract highly skilled individuals to fill workforce shortages and contribute to the economy. If you have qualifications, work experience, and skills aligned with Australia’s demand, GSM visas offer a pathway to live, work, and potentially gain permanent residency. At Edvise Matrix, we assist skilled professionals with expert advice, realistic assessments, and complete application support to maximise your migration success.

🎯 Overview of Skilled Migration Visas

 

1️⃣ Skilled Independent Visa (189)

✔️ Points-tested permanent residency visa
✔️ No sponsorship required – independent application
✔️ Allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia

2️⃣ Skilled Nominated Visa (190)

✔️ Points-tested permanent residency visa
✔️ Requires nomination from an Australian state or territory
✔️ Must live and work in the sponsoring state for a set period

3️⃣ Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (491)

✔️ Points-tested temporary visa valid for 5 years
✔️ Requires state, territory, or eligible family sponsorship in a regional area
✔️ Provides pathway to permanent residency through Subclass 191 after meeting conditions

4️⃣ Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (191)

✔️ Permanent residency for eligible 491 or 494 visa holders
✔️ Must have lived and worked in a designated regional area for at least 3 years
✔️ Requires meeting minimum income thresholds and visa conditions

 

General Requirements for GSM Visas

 

✔️ Be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
✔️ Have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
✔️ Obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
✔️ Meet English language proficiency requirements
✔️ Achieve the minimum points score (currently 65 points), though higher points improve invitation chances
✔️ Meet health and character requirements
✔️ Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skill Select

 

🎯 How Edvise Matrix Can Help

 

We assist skilled professionals with:

✔️ Comprehensive eligibility assessments
✔️ Accurate points calculation and improvement strategies
✔️ Skills assessment and EOI preparation
✔️ State or territory nomination applications
✔️ Complete visa lodgement and supporting documentation

Australia needs skilled professionals — let Edvise Matrix help you become part of that future.

 

Contact us today to assess your eligibility and plan your Skilled Migration journey with confidence.