Key Features of the General Skilled Migration Program:

Purpose:

To attract skilled workers who can contribute to the Australian economy by filling skill shortages in various industries.

Visa Types:

• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): This visa allows skilled workers to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia without requiring a sponsor.
• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): This visa requires nomination from a state or territory government, allowing skilled workers to live and work permanently in the nominated state or territory.
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in regional or low-population areas of Australia for up to 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency.

Eligibility:

• Points Test: Applicants must meet a minimum points threshold (typically 65) based on factors like age, qualifications, work experience, English language skills, and other relevant criteria.
• Skills Assessment: Applicants must have a positive skills assessment for their nominated occupation.
• Occupation List: Applicants must have an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• Expression of Interest (EOI): Applicants must submit an EOI through SkillSelect to express their interest in applying for a visa.
• Nomination: For Subclass 190 and 491, you need nomination from a state or territory government or an eligible relative.

Benefits:

• Permanent residency.
• Ability to live, work, and study in Australia.
• Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
• Clear pathway to Australian citizenship.

UAE Visa Types for Employees

1. Standard Work Visa

This is the most common type of work visa sponsored by an employer in the private sector, government sector, or free zones. Key features:

• Valid for 2 years
• Renewable
• Sponsored by an employer
• Allows employees to work for the sponsoring employer only

• Green Visa

Introduced in 2022, the Green Visa targets skilled professionals, freelancers, investors and entrepreneurs. Key benefits:

• 5-year validity
• No sponsor or employer is required
• Renewable on the same terms
• More flexibility in work and residency

The eligibility criteria vary from category to category.

Employment Visa Basics

Here are some key points about eligibility, requirements, and rules for UAE employment visa:

Eligibility

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Fall under one of the three skill classification categories based on education.

• Category 1: Bachelor’s degree holders
• Category 2: Post-secondary diploma holders
• Category 3: High school diploma holders

Key Requirements

• Valid passport (minimum six months validity)
• Passport photos
• Entry permit from the Ministry of Labour
• Signed employment contract
• Medical screening clearance
• Health insurance

Rules

• Employees must be 18+ years old
• Sponsoring employers must have a valid trade license
• Job role must match company activities

Work only for sponsoring employer