The 2 routes into Australia we have on record, and what each one actually requires. This is published information, not an assessment of your case.
Points test (age, English, skilled work, qualifications) + occupation on the skilled list + invitation. (PR: PR)
This country regulates advice about its own routes, so we publish the rule and stop there. A registered adviser or lawyer is the right next step.
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · last reviewed 2026-07-10
Invitation only; internationally recognised exceptional achievement / high-calibre talent.
This country regulates advice about its own routes, so we publish the rule and stop there. A registered adviser or lawyer is the right next step.
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · last reviewed 2026-07-10
Australia also has a citizenship-by-descent route, which is a different kind of claim: it can mean you already hold the right rather than qualifying for one.
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