Australia — work
Australia — Australia Skilled Independent visa (points-tested)
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65 points is the legal minimum to lodge an Expression of Interest, but it is not a realistic target — most successful 2025-26 invitations for professional occupations actually needed 85-95+ points, with only some trade occupations getting invited around 65-75. Separately and non-negotiably, your occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) with a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority — there is no waiver for this, and you cannot even lodge an EOI without it.
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