How To Migrate to Australia.

There is no single “Australia migration visa”. The right pathway depends on factors such as your occupation, age, English, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points, employer sponsorship, state or territory nomination, regional requirements and - for regulated professions - professional registration. ഓരോരുത്തരുടെയും qualification, ജോലി പരിചയം, English, occupation, points, sponsorship എന്നിവ അനുസരിച്ചാണ് അനുയോജ്യമായ pathway മാറുന്നത്.

By Binu Vadakkedath
Last updated: September 2026

How SkillSelect works for 189, 190 and 491

SkillSelect is the Australian Government system used to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for subclasses 189, 190 and 491. These visas are points-tested. The current minimum points threshold is 65 points, but Home Affairs explicitly states that meeting 65 points does not guarantee an invitation.

A typical preparation sequence is:

Check occupation → start the required skills assessment and English steps → calculate points → submit or update the EOI with available results → seek or receive nomination where applicable → wait for an invitation → lodge the visa application within the required timeframe.

The exact sequence and evidence can differ by visa, occupation, assessing authority and state or territory program. Do not treat an indicative points score as a visa approval.

→ Use our PR Points Calculator & Guide

→ Official Home Affairs SkillSelect

Employer sponsorship is a different route

If an Australian employer wants to sponsor you for an eligible skilled role, the relevant pathway may include the 482 Skills in Demand (SID), 186 Employer Nomination Scheme or 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa. A job vacancy by itself does not mean the employer will sponsor a visa, and sponsorship does not automatically mean permanent residence.

Labour agreements, including some industry agreements and DAMAs, can also operate through employer-sponsored visa programs under specific terms. These are employer-driven arrangements and should not be treated as a general shortcut available to every applicant. One example is the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement, which is explained in our Aged Care & Trades Pathways guide.

→ Find Jobs in Australia

→ Compare official sponsored skilled visa options

Skills assessment, registration and a visa are not the same thing

Many skilled migration pathways require a skills assessment from the authority specified for the occupation. Regulated professions can also have a separate Australian registration or licensing process. For example, nursing, pharmacy and some other professions have professional requirements separate from the migration visa process. Other occupations follow a similar pattern: overseas physiotherapists use a separate Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) pathway, Medical Laboratory Scientists go through an AIMS assessment, and many trade occupations are assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Professional registration ≠ migration skills assessment ≠ visa grant ≠ job offer. Completing one process does not guarantee the others.

For applicants from Kerala or elsewhere overseas

Do not resign from a job, pay large relocation costs, sell property or make irreversible plans merely because your occupation appears on a list, you have 65 points, an agent says your profile is “eligible”, or you have completed professional registration. Verify the actual visa criteria, nomination or sponsorship requirements and the status of your application.

State nomination criteria, occupation availability, invitation competitiveness and employer demand can change. Always use current official sources rather than screenshots, old videos or social-media claims.

This Malayalam video was published in April 2025 and explains the topic from a personal perspective. Use the updated written information on this page and current Home Affairs sources for visa rules. ഈ വീഡിയോ വ്യക്തിപരമായ അനുഭവത്തിന്റെ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലുള്ള ഒരു overview ആണ്. നിലവിലെ visa rules അറിയാൻ ഈ പേജിലെ updated വിവരങ്ങളും Home Affairs website-ഉം പരിശോധിക്കുക.

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Who can help with a visa application?

Home Affairs says that if you appoint someone to provide immigration assistance, that person must be a registered migration agent, an Australian legal practitioner, or an exempt person. If you want professional help, verify the person's authority before paying for immigration assistance.

→ How to Choose a Migration Agent or Immigration Lawyer

→ Home Affairs: Who can help with your application?

Frequently asked questions

Is 65 points enough to get an Australian skilled visa?

65 is the minimum points threshold for subclasses 189, 190 and 491, but it does not guarantee an invitation.

Do I need a job offer to migrate to Australia?

Not for every pathway. Subclass 189 does not require employer sponsorship, while employer-sponsored visas such as 482, 186 and 494 depend on an employer and the relevant nomination or sponsorship requirements.

Do I need a skills assessment before submitting a SkillSelect EOI?

Most applicants should arrange their skills assessment early and include the details in their EOI when available. The exact timing and validity requirements depend on the visa subclass and assessing authority, so check the rules that apply to your pathway.

Does professional registration guarantee a visa or job?

No. Registration, migration skills assessment, visa eligibility and employment are separate processes.

Who can provide immigration assistance in Australia?

Home Affairs says an appointed person providing immigration assistance must be a registered migration agent, an Australian legal practitioner, or an exempt person.

Official Australian Government resources

SkillSelect · Expression of Interest · Regional visas · Sponsored skilled visa options · Who can help