Visa
Skilled visas explained in plain English. I spent months reading official pages and forum threads to understand my own options. This is that research, organised.
Not migration advice. I'm not a registered migration agent. These pages explain public information and my own experience. Rules change, so always check the Department of Home Affairs and speak to a registered migration agent about your situation.
The skilled visa explainer
Answer a few questions about your occupation, age, English and experience. See which skilled visa pathways are worth reading about, with links to the official pages for each one.
The basics, in order
Skilled visas in plain English
The main pathways and how they differ.
How the points test works
Where points come from and how to count yours.
Skills assessments
What to start first, because it takes the longest.
State nomination
Why it matters and how states choose.
All visa posts
The first posts are on their way.