Australia Skilled Migration Visas from Pakistan (189, 190, 491)

Australia's General Skilled Migration (GSM) program provides qualified Pakistani engineers, IT specialists, healthcare practitioners, accountants, and skilled trade professionals a structured legal avenue to live and work permanently in Australia. Applicants applying from Pakistan must satisfy core eligibility thresholds, including nominating an occupation on Australia's relevant skilled occupation list, securing a positive skill assessment from the designated assessing body, demonstrating competent English language capability, and achieving competitive points under the SkillSelect system.

Navigating subclasses 189, 190, and 491 demands strategic preparation across skills assessments, state nomination matrix criteria, and Expression of Interest (EOI) ranking factors. Our legal consultancy offers end-to-end support to ensure your application remains fully compliant with Department of Home Affairs standards.

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - permanent, invitation-based, points-tested, no state nomination, from AUD 6,135

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) - permanent, needs nomination by an Australian state or territory, from AUD 6,140

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - provisional, 5 years, live and work in a designated regional area, may apply for permanent residence after 3 years if requirements are met, from AUD 6,140

The subclass 189 is a permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, an Australian state or territory, or a family member. Selection is strictly competitive based on EOI score rankings during Department invitation rounds. Base Department fee starts from AUD 6,135.

The subclass 190 is a permanent visa requiring formal nomination by an Australian state or territory government. Securing state approval awards 5 additional points toward your SkillSelect total and entails a commitment to live and work in the nominating state for 2 years. Base Department fee starts from AUD 6,140.

The subclass 491 is a 5-year provisional visa requiring state nomination or eligible family sponsorship in regional Australia. It awards 15 points. Holders can transition to permanent residence (subclass 191) after meeting 3 years of income and residency conditions. Base Department fee starts from AUD 6,140.

Fees are Australian Department of Home Affairs base charges and may change. Professional fees and other costs may apply separately.

How We Assist You

Our legal consultancy delivers clear, methodical support across every step of your migration journey from Pakistan.

Skills Assessment Guidance

Points Test Check

SkillSelect EOI Filing

Conducting a meticulous audit of your age, qualification equivalency, work history, English language scores (IELTS/PTE), and partner qualifications to claim verifiable points.

Identifying the correct assessing body (ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, TRA) and reviewing employment reference letters and academic credentials for compliance.

Drafting and submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) within the SkillSelect portal, maintaining profile accuracy as your circumstance updates.

State Nomination Guidance

Visa Application Support

Online Support Across Pakistan

Tracking state migration criteria across NSW, Victoria, WA, SA, Queensland, Tasmania, ACT, and NT to submit timely nomination registration applications.

Preparing decision-ready final visa filings upon receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), ensuring all character, health, and relationship evidence is complete.

Providing accessible legal consultations for clients across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Faisalabad, and nationwide via virtual meetings.

Are invitations and state nominations guaranteed?

How do fee changes and base charges work?

How do online consultations work from Pakistan?

No. Invitations and state nominations are never guaranteed. Selection depends on competitive points rankings, government invitation rounds, state quotas, and changing policy requirements. We do not promise approval, invitations, or nominations.

Base visa charges are regulated directly by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are subject to official fee indexation or updates. Professional consultation fees, skills assessment fees, medical examinations, and English testing apply separately.

We conduct full virtual consultations via secure online sessions. Clients anywhere in Pakistan receive comprehensive eligibility assessments, document reviews, and direct communication without needing in-person travel.

Contact Us

Reach out for personalized immigration and study advice tailored just for you. Schedule your legal advice session to evaluate your options for subclasses 189, 190, and 491.