Skilled Sponsored Visa subclass 176 (Family Sponsored) An applicant may qualify for this visa if: - they are skilled in an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and
- they are an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. The family sponsorship is not the basis of the application, but rather a fact the makes a positive contribution to the Skilled application.
Only immediate family members can sponsor an applicant for a skilled visa. A special exception is in the event the sponsoring family member lives in a Designated Area of Australia, in which case a further removed family member can also sponsor the applicant.
This is not to be confused with Family Visas, which are visas that rely entirely on the applicant’s relationship to an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
The basic requirements for a Skilled Sponsored Visa subclass 176 (Family Sponsored) are as follows for an applicant or their spouse: - Applicants must be under 45 years of age when the visa application is lodged;
- They must have sufficient English language ability for working in Australia;
- They must have skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for the nominated occupation before the visa application is lodged;
- They must nominate an occupation which fits the applicant's skills and qualifications when applying. The applicant's nominated occupation must be on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL). If the nominated occupation is not on the list, an application cannot be lodged;
- They must have worked in a skilled occupation for at least 12 months in the 2 years before applying.
- The visa applicant must score at least 100 points in the points test;
- The applicant must be sponsored by an immediate family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
The applicant, or the applicants spouse or partner, must be related to the sponsor as one of the following: - a non-dependent child – including an adoptive or step-child;
- a parent – including adoptive or step-parent;
- a brother or sister – including adoptive or step-siblings;
- a niece or nephew – including adoptive or step-niece or nephew;
- an aunt or uncle – including adoptive or step-aunt or uncle.
Skilled – Sponsored Visa subclass 176 (Family Sponsored) is a migrant visa, which means the applicant and all included dependents are granted Permanent residence upon first entry to Australia, and are not restricted in any way with regards to work and residence requirements. Take the online assessment now to see if you qualify for this visa. Please read the information found via these links; Skilled Occupation List
Skill Assessment Points categories in order of importance:
Points for Skill
Points for Age
Points for English Language
Points for Specific Work Experience
Points for Occupation in Demand
Points for Spouse Skill
Points for Australian Study
Points for Australian Work Experience
Points for Designated or Community Language
Skilled Sponsored Visa subclass 176 (State/Territory Sponsored) An applicant may qualify for this visa if: - they are skilled in an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and,
- they can show that they are skilled in an occupation that is in shortage in one of the individual states.
The applicant can then request sponsorship for their visa from that state, thereby reducing the requirements for a skilled visa. The sponsoring state will require the applicant to work and reside in their state for a minimum period of time, usually 2 years.
The basic requirements for a Skilled Sponsored Visa subclass 176 (State/Territory Sponsored) are as follows for an applicant or their spouse: - Applicants must be under 45 years of age when the visa application is lodged;
- They must have sufficient English language ability for working in Australia;
- They must have skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for the nominated occupation before the visa application is lodged;
- They must nominate an occupation that fits the applicant's skills and qualifications when applying. The applicant's nominated occupation must be on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL). If the nominated occupation is not on the list, an application cannot be lodged;
- They must have worked in a skilled occupation for at least 12 months in the 2 years before applying.
- The visa applicant must score at least 100 points in the points test;
- The applicant must be sponsored by an Australian state or Territory government;
- The applicant’s skill must be listed on the Permanent List of Occupations in demand in that state;
- The applicant must meet the sponsoring state’s requirements in order to secure sponsorship.
The Skilled Sponsored Visa subclass 176 (State/Territory Sponsored) is a migrant visa, which means the applicant and all included dependents are granted permanent residence upon first entry to Australia, but are expected to live and work in the State or Territory that supplied sponsorship for at least 2 years. The applicant is expected to work in the occupation for which they were assessed for the visa application. Take the online assessment now to see if you qualify for this visa. Please read the information found via these links; Skilled Occupation List
Skill Assessment Points categories in order of importance:
Points for Skill
Points for Age
Points for English Language
Points for Specific Work Experience
Points for Occupation in Demand
Points for Spouse Skill
Points for Australian Study
Points for Australian Work Experience
Points for Designated or Community Language |