Skilled – Sponsored Visa (subclass 176)
This category of residency is designed for applicants who are sponsored by either:
- a close relative who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen; or
- an Australian state or territory.
Sponsorship by a Relative
The sponsor should be related to the applicant in one of the following ways:
- A non-dependent child
- A parent
- A brother or sister
- A niece or nephew
- An aunt or uncle
These applications are performed in two (2) stages :
- Skill assessment by the relevant authority
- Visa application to the Department of Immigration
Sponsorship by an Australian state or territory
Australian state and territory governments undertake to sponsor applicants where those applicants have skills and qualifications which correspond to skills in demand in their state.
To be sponsored a State or Territory government, you need to agree to:
- live in that State or Territory at least two (2) years;
- inform the State or Territory government of any changes in your address details; and
- complete relevant surveys and provide information when required.
These applications are performed in three (3) stages :
- Skill assessment by the relevant authority
- Application to the State or Territory government for sponsorship
- Visa Application to the Department of Immigration
Skilled Visa Options
York Immigration Services Australia also specialises in the following general skilled visa categories:
Skilled – Independent (subclass 175)
Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176)
- By a close relative
- By an Australian state or territory
For applicants who have studied in Australia, we also specialise in the following visas:
Skilled – Independent (subclass 885)
Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 886)
- By a close relative
- By an Australian state or territory
We will always advise you of your prospects within each visa subclass and tailor an assessment to your particular needs.