QEAC Certified Educational Consultant
Skilled Migration & PR

Study today, stay for the career tomorrow.

We help students and skilled professionals plan a course, occupation and visa pathway that leads somewhere -points assessments, state nomination and employer sponsorship, handled by MARA-registered specialists.

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Skilled professional, Australia
8
States & territories offering nomination
200+
Skilled occupations assessed
98%
Visa success rate
MARA
Registered oversight
Pathways

Which PR pathway fits you?

General Skilled Migration

Points-tested visas (subclass 189, 190, 491) for skilled professionals on Australia's occupation lists.

Subclass 189 · 190 · 491
Employer Sponsorship

An Australian employer sponsors you directly for a skilled role, often leading to permanent residency.

Subclass 482 · 186 · 494
In-Demand Occupations

Courses that lead to a skilled occupation

Skilled migrant settling into Australian workplace
Why It Matters

Your course choice decides your PR options.

Australia's skilled occupation lists and points test change regularly, and not every course leads to a migration outcome. We map your intended occupation against current lists before you enrol, so your degree, your state nomination options and your PR pathway stay aligned from day one.

Points Test

What counts toward your points score

Age (25–32 years scores highest)
Up to 30 pts
English language ability
Up to 20 pts
Skilled employment experience
Up to 20 pts
Educational qualifications
Up to 20 pts
Australian study requirement
5 pts
State/territory nomination or sponsorship
5–15 pts
★★★★★

"IEA mapped out my entire pathway from my nursing degree to state nomination before I even landed in Adelaide. Two years later, I had my PR."

Ankit Verma
Monash University → Permanent Resident, VIC
Regional Advantage

Studying regionally can fast-track your PR

Regional Australian university campus

Regional campuses -outside Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane -offer extra Skilled Migration points, longer post-study work visas, and lower competition for state nomination. Adelaide, Perth and regional Queensland are increasingly popular for students prioritising a faster PR outcome over city life.

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Extra points for regional study under Skilled Migration
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Longer post-study work visa duration (up to 2 extra years)
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Lower cost of living than major metro cities
Skilled Occupation Lists

Which list does your occupation sit on?

MLTSSL
Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List

Nursing, engineering, IT and teaching occupations eligible for the widest range of visa subclasses, including employer sponsorship to PR.

STSOL
Short-Term Skilled Occupation List

Occupations eligible for temporary employer sponsorship, with more limited pathways to permanent residency.

ROL
Regional Occupation List

Additional occupations open specifically to regional employer sponsorship and state/territory nomination.

FAQ

Common migration questions

Can I apply for PR while still studying?
Yes, you can apply for Permanent Residency (PR) while studying on a Student Visa (Subclass 500), provided you meet all migration eligibility criteria. This includes having relevant qualifications, work experience, and a positive skills assessment. To apply for a General Skilled Migration visa (Subclass 189, Subclass 190, or Subclass 491), you must have a valid skills assessment in place before submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
Yes, depending if the applicant has previous study
Do all courses lead to a PR pathway?
No. Only courses tied to occupations on a current skilled occupation list carry a clear migration pathway -we check this before you enrol.
How long does skilled migration take after graduating?
The timeline for Australian skilled migration depends heavily on your nominated occupation and chosen visa pathway. Depending on your eligibility, you can lodge an application for a Subclass 189, 190, or 491 visa after meeting your specific assessment requirements:
• Direct Assessment: Certain occupations allow you to complete your skills assessment immediately after finishing your studies.
• Work Experience Required: Other professions require you to gain relevant post-graduation work experience before you can pass a skills assessment and apply.
How We Help

Your migration roadmap

01
Relevant Qualification & Work Experience
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Profile Assessment by our Migration Agent
03
Skills Assessment
04
EOI Lodgement
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Visa Lodgement after receiving invitation

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