PR pathways

Permanent residency pathways

Occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List that unlock the points-tested Skilled Independent (189) visa and the longest pathway to permanent residency in Australia.

Permanent residency pathways

Trades

Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Automotive Electrician

Boat Builder and Repairer

Bricklayer

Cabinetmaker

Carpenter

Carpenter and Joiner

Diesel Motor Mechanic

Drainer

Electrician (General)

Electrician (Special Class)

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

Fitter (General)

Fitter and Turner

Fitter-Welder

Gasfitter

Glazier

Horse Trainer

Joiner

Lift Mechanic

Locksmith

Metal Fabricator

Metal Machinist (First Class)

Motor Mechanic (General)

Motorcycle Mechanic

Painting Trades Worker

Panelbeater

Plumber (General)

Pressure Welder

Roof Plumber

Shipwright

Small Engine Mechanic

Solid Plasterer

Stonemason

Technical Cable Jointer

Wall and Floor Tiler

Welder (First Class)