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Australia
Skilled migration & employer sponsorship
5–12 months
Processing time
$7,500
Top monthly wage
$1,800
1BR rent / mo
High
Cost of living
Overview
Australia runs a points-tested skilled migration program (SkillSelect) alongside employer-sponsored visas. Occupations on the skilled lists are prioritized, and regional areas offer extra points.
TSMIT (minimum sponsored salary) applies to employer-sponsored streams.
Skilled Independent (189)
Points-tested permanent visa, no sponsor required.
Skilled Nominated (190)
State/territory nominated permanent visa.
Employer Sponsored (482/186)
Employer sponsors you for a skilled role.
Skilled Work Regional (491)
5-year provisional visa for regional areas.
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Average wages (monthly)
Software Engineer$7,500
Registered Nurse$6,200
Welder$5,500
Chef$4,800
Aged Care Worker$4,200
Cost of living (monthly)
1-bedroom rent$1800
Food & groceries$450
Transport$150
Utilities$200
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