Overview of Australia’s Visa Pathways
Where talent meets opportunity—and GRIA clears the path.
Why Visa Pathways Matter
Behind every successful international hire is more than just a job offer—it’s a visa strategy.
Australia’s skilled migration system is powerful, but complex. Choose the wrong pathway, and you risk delays, cost blowouts, or losing great talent. But with the right support, you unlock not just workers—but loyalty, longevity, and compliance peace of mind.
At GRIA, we simplify the system. Our team—alongside our expert immigration division, AIA—navigates the full visa lifecycle for you. We make sure that employers, candidates, and partners are on the right visa, right from the start.
Main Types of Australian Work Visas
Skills in Demand (SID) Visa – Subclass 482
Australia’s newest flagship visa for employer-sponsored skilled workers.
Introduced in December 2024, the SID visa replaces the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa and sets a new standard for flexibility and clarity.
Key features:
- Three streams: Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Skills in Demand Labour Agreement
- Clear PR pathway: Most streams link directly to permanent residency
- Fast-tracked experience: Just 1 year in your nominated occupation required
- Full family inclusion: Dependents included with study and work rights
- Duration: Up to 4 years (5 years for Hong Kong passport holders)
GRIA ensures all candidates on the GRIAworks platform are SID-ready and properly matched to eligible roles.
Permanent Skilled Migration (PR Pathways)
Ideal for candidates seeking a direct route to Australian permanent residency without employer sponsorship.
- Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa:
Points-tested, no sponsor required. For high-demand skilled occupations. - Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa:
Sponsored by a State or Territory Government. Requires nomination. - Subclass 191 – Skilled Regional Visa:
PR pathway for regional provisional visa holders who meet income and stay requirements.
We support eligible candidates on temporary visas to transition into PR pathways—keeping your workforce stable, long-term.
Graduate, Training & Provisional Visas
- Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa:
For international graduates in Australia. Up to 4 years of post-study work rights. - Subclass 407 – Training Visa:
For structured workplace-based training or capacity-building programs.
We work with training providers and employers to help upskill talent while staying compliant.
