Your guide to the Points Test and General Skilled Migration (GSM).
The gold standard. No sponsorship required. You must have an occupation on the MLTSSL list and score high points (usually 85+).
Permanent residency via state nomination (e.g., NSW, VIC). Nomination gives you +5 extra points.
A 5-year visa for regional areas. Gives you +15 extra points. Pathway to PR (191) after 3 years.
Skilled Matrix