Skilled migration for Hong Kong professionals
Subclass 189, 190 and 491 use SkillSelect and an invitation process. Subclasses 482, 186 and 494 involve employer sponsorship or nomination. Your occupation and evidence determine which comparison is relevant.
The comparison
Each visa has its own eligibility criteria. The summaries below are orientation points, not a decision that you qualify.
Eligible skilled occupation, skills assessment, English evidence, SkillSelect EOI, points score and invitation to apply.
Eligible occupation, skills assessment, SkillSelect EOI, nomination requirements, points score and invitation to apply.
State or territory nomination or eligible family sponsorship where applicable, regional residence and work requirements, and a possible subclass 191 pathway.
Sponsorship and nomination, nominated occupation, relevant work experience and the Core Skills or Specialist Skills stream where relevant.
Employer nomination, Direct Entry or Temporary Residence Transition where applicable, occupation, skills assessment and registration requirements.
Designated regional area, employer nomination, occupation, skills assessment where applicable and regional skilled employment.
Points tested visas
For subclasses 189, 190 and 491, an Expression of Interest is not a visa application. You need an invitation before lodging the relevant visa application.
Read all ten SkillSelect stepsThe current published minimum points threshold for subclasses 189, 190 and 491 is 65 points. Reaching 65 points does not guarantee an invitation to apply. Invitation settings and state or territory criteria can change.
Employer sponsored migration
A job offer alone does not grant sponsorship or a visa. The employer, nomination, occupation and applicant must meet the requirements for the nominated stream.
Review sponsorship, nomination, nominated occupation, relevant work experience and English requirements where applicable. The Core Skills and Specialist Skills streams have different structures.
Consider permanent employer sponsored migration through Direct Entry or Temporary Residence Transition where applicable. Occupation, registration and skills assessment requirements may apply.
Assess the designated regional area, employer nomination, nominated occupation and regional skilled employment. A possible subclass 191 pathway has its own requirements.
Skills assessment
Do not assume one assessment authority applies to every profession. Review qualifications, transcripts, duties, employment references, payment evidence and professional registration against the relevant authority.
Visa settings can change. Read the Department of Home Affairs information before submitting an EOI or visa application.