For skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or family member:

• No sponsor required
• Live and work anywhere in Australia
• Points-based system
• Permanent residence pathway

For skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory:

• State nomination required
• Additional 5 points for nomination
• Live in nominating state initially
• Permanent residence pathway

Temporary Skill Shortage visa for skilled workers:

• Short-term stream (2 years)
• Medium-term stream (4 years)
• Labour Agreement stream
• Employer sponsorship required

Study at Australian educational institutions:

• Universities and colleges
• TAFE institutions
• English language courses
• Work rights included

For partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents:

• Temporary visa (820) first
• Permanent visa (801) after 2 years
• De facto and married partners
• Work and study rights

For business owners and investors:

• Business Innovation stream
• Investor stream
• Significant Investor stream
• Entrepreneur stream