Australia Skilled Worker Visa ✅ Effective July 1, 2018, new points system has been rolled out the below mentioned Skilled Migration Visas. The Qualifying Score is now 65 points for Skilled Subclasses: Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 489) Occupation Lists: The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is being replaced by the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). The current Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) is relevant for applicants for: MLTSSL is for 189, 489 Family Sponsored and State Sponsored Visas 190 and 489 State Sponsored. 4 years is the maximum visa period grant under Subclass 489. 5 years is the maximum visa period grant under Subclass 190 & 189.



