SKilled Migration

Skilled Migration Visas – Just Fair Law

Your Partner for Skilled Migration to Australia – Sunshine Coast - Gold Coast and Brisbane.

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Meta Description: Expert Australian migration lawyers specialising in Skilled Independent (189), State Nominated (190), Regional (491), and Global Talent visas. Offices on the Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast.

Expert Migration Lawyers for Skilled Visas Australia

At Just Fair Law, our team of registered Australian migration lawyers provides expert advice and representation for professionals, tradespeople, and highly skilled specialists.
Whether you’re already in Australia or applying offshore, we deliver end-to-end skilled migration services covering permanent and temporary visa pathways:

• Points-tested visas (Subclass 189 and 190)
  

• Regional skilled visas (Subclass 491 and 887)
  

• Global Talent Independent and Employer Sponsored visas
  

• Temporary Graduate and Recognised Graduate visas
  

Our lawyers manage every step — skills assessment, EOI, state nomination, and visa application — ensuring compliance with the Migration Regulations 1994 and Department of Home Affairs requirements.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) – Points-Tested Stream

A permanent residency visa allowing you to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia and later apply for citizenship (subject to eligibility).

Key features:

• No employer, family, or state nomination required.
  

• Nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
  

• Positive skills assessment mandatory.
  

• Meet minimum 65 points (higher cut-offs apply in competitive rounds).

• Competent English or higher required.
  

• Must be under 45 at invitation and lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect.
  

At Just Fair Law, we prepare your EOI, verify points calculations, guide your skills assessment, and ensure your application is compliant and complete to minimise refusal risk.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) – New Zealand Stream

For New Zealand citizens holding a Subclass 444 visa. Provides permanent residency without points testing or age limits, provided income thresholds have been met over the past four years.
We assess your eligibility and advise on family or citizenship pathways.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – State/Territory Nominated Stream

A permanent residency visa that rewards applicants nominated by a state or territory government, adding 5 extra points to your EOI score.

Benefits:

• Permanent live, work and study rights across Australia.
  

• Wider occupation lists compared to Subclass 189.
  

• Increased invitation likelihood via state nomination.
  

We handle occupation eligibility checks, state nomination applications, and document preparation aligned with each state’s criteria.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)

A five-year provisional visa for skilled professionals willing to live and work in regional Australia. Pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191.

Eligibility highlights:

• Must live and work in a designated regional area for 3+ years.
  

• Meet annual income thresholds.
  

• Maintain compliance with visa conditions.
  Available through state/territory nomination or family sponsorship.
  Our lawyers advise on regional occupation lists, eligibility and residency pathways.
  

Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

For those who held eligible regional provisional visas (e.g., 491). Offers a direct pathway to permanent residency after meeting residency and employment requirements in regional Australia.
We streamline eligibility verification and lodgement timelines to ensure a smooth transition.

Global Talent Visas – Independent & Employer Sponsored

For exceptionally skilled individuals and innovators in priority sectors.

Global Talent Independent Program – targets highly accomplished professionals and entrepreneurs who can contribute to Australia’s innovation agenda.

Global Talent Employer Sponsored Program – supports Australian businesses to sponsor niche skills unavailable locally.

We conduct comprehensive eligibility assessments and manage nomination and application documentation for both streams.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) & Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

Subclass 485 –
For graduates from Australian institutions.

• Graduate Work & Post-Study streams.

• Temporary residency for 18 months to 4 years (depending on qualification).
  

Subclass 476 –
For engineering graduates under 31 from recognised universities overseas.

• Temporary work and residency pathway to gain Australian experience.
  

We help graduates verify eligibility, prepare supporting documents, and plan transitions to permanent residency pathways.

⚖️ Why Choose Just Fair Law

✅ Registered Migration Lawyers – expert legal advice and case management.

✅ Support for Skilled Independent (189), State Nominated (190), Regional (491), Global Talent and Graduate Visas.

✅ Strategic EOI and points analysis for competitive occupations.

✅ Professional services for clients in Australia and worldwide
✅ Local offices on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.

Disclaimer

The information above is general and does not constitute legal advice. Migration laws and policy change frequently. Always seek personalised advice before lodging any visa application. Contact Just Fair Law for a confidential consultation today.