Offshore Visa Subclasses

The following visas are closed to new applications from 1 July 2012:

Skilled - Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)
Skilled - Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)

The following visas are closed to new applications from 1 January 2013:

Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)
Skilled - Independent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 885)
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 487)

Skilled visa options are now available under the SkillSelect program.

Offshore Visa Subclasses

These visa subclasses may be applied for from outside or within Australia. However, an applicant must be outside of Australia when the decision is made unless they are a citizen of New Zealand.

Skilled - Independent (subclass 175)
Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 176)
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 475)
Skilled - Recognised Graduate (subclass 476)

Offshore Visa Subclasses

Offshore Visa Subclasses

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