Global Vision Migration Lawyers provides expert legal advice across Australian visas, permanent residency, and citizenship. Our immigration lawyers and registered migration agents assist individuals, families, and businesses with skilled migration, employer-sponsored visas, partner visas, and the strategic resolution of visa refusals and appeals nationwide.

Skilled Independent – SC 189

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member. It allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia permanently. Applicants must meet occupation, skills assessment, and English requirements before receiving an invitation to apply.


Skilled Nominated – SC 190

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. It operates under a points-tested system and requires applicants to meet occupation and eligibility criteria. Successful applicants gain permanent residency and commit to living and working in the nominating state.


Skilled Regional – SC 491

The Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or sponsored by an eligible family member in regional Australia. It is valid for five years and provides a pathway to permanent residency. Applicants must meet points, occupation, and regional living requirements.


Graduate Temporary Visa – SC 485

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution to live, study, and work temporarily in Australia. It includes different streams based on qualifications and occupation. This visa provides valuable work experience and can support future skilled migration pathways.


Skilled Regional Visa – SC 887

The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) is a permanent visa for holders of eligible regional provisional visas who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia. Applicants must meet residency and employment requirements. Once granted, it provides permanent residency and full work rights across Australia.


Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) – SC 191

The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) allows eligible holders of regional provisional visas to obtain permanent residency. Applicants must demonstrate taxable income requirements and compliance with visa conditions while living in regional Australia. This visa grants permanent stay, work rights, and access to Medicare benefits.


Student Visa – SC 500

The Student Visa (Subclass 500) allows international students to study full-time at a registered Australian education provider. It permits limited work rights during study and includes health insurance requirements. Applicants must meet Genuine Student criteria, financial capacity, and English proficiency standards before visa approval.


Student Guardian Visa – SC 590

The Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) allows a parent, legal guardian, or eligible relative to stay in Australia to support an international student under 18 years of age. Guardians must meet financial, health, and character requirements. This visa ensures proper care and welfare arrangements during the student’s stay.


Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa – SC 476

The Subclass 476 Skilled Recognised Graduate visa allows recent engineering graduates from recognised institutions to live, work and gain valuable experience in Australia for up to 18 months. This temporary visa supports early-career professionals to enhance skills in an Australian workplace and potentially transition to other skilled visas.


Skilled Regional Visa – SC 887

The Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa offers permanent residency to holders of eligible regional skilled visas who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia. Applicants must demonstrate relevant work experience, competent English, and community participation during their regional stay to qualify for this pathway to permanent residence.


Distinguished Talent Visa – SC 124

The Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent visa is a permanent residency pathway for individuals with internationally recognised achievements in arts, academia, sports, research or other specialised fields. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional talent and endorsement from relevant Australian bodies to contribute significantly to the nation.


Need Help With Australian Immigration?

Get expert guidance from registered migration & legal professionals.