An offshore points-tested permanent-residence route for adult Chinese primary applicants. Other 189 streams, dependants and onshore status arrangements are excluded. No state nomination; an invitation is required.
These seven Australian routes cover visits, study, ballot-based Work and Holiday (462), employer-sponsored work (482) and points-tested migration (189/190/491). Submitting an EOI is not a visa application.
Offshore full-time study with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE); requires Genuine Student (GS), English, funds and OSHC.
Official requirementsFirst Work and Holiday for ages 18–30; requires ballot selection before lodging with degree/study, English and funds.
Official requirementsPost-Higher Education Work stream (Subclass 485) for recent Australian bachelor, master’s or doctoral graduates; lodge within 6 months of course completion.
Official requirementsRequires an approved sponsor, nominated occupation on the Core Skills list, salary threshold and work experience.
Official requirementsPoints-tested permanent residence without sponsor or state nomination; requires skills assessment, EOI and official invitation.
Official requirementsState/territory-nominated permanent residence; requires both federal points/skills assessment and specific state nomination approval.
Official requirementsFive-year regional provisional visa with state/territory nomination; requires living and working in designated regional areas.
Official requirementsCheck occupation, assessment, age under 45 at invitation, competent English and current points rules. The 65-point minimum is not a guaranteed invitation score; evidence must support the invited score.
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Prepare eligibility evidence, submit a SkillSelect EOI, await invitation, lodge through ImmiAccount within the invitation period, then follow requests and the decision.
Identify the assessing authority for the occupation and check evidence, validity and English before claiming points. Official guidance
Enter accurate details and update changes before invitation. The EOI and visa application are separate stages. Official guidance
Check the invited score and supporting claims; calculate the lodgement deadline from the invitation, not EOI creation. Official guidance
Lodge evidence through ImmiAccount and follow requests. An invitation is not a permanent-residence grant. Official guidance
Introductory preparation summary, not a complete checklist, individual advice or a visa guarantee. Follow official pages and individual notices. Reviewed: 2026-10-24
Use current visa rules and points tables. Reform discussion papers, past invitation scores and processing allocation dates do not predict an individual outcome or wait.
Keep evidence for each claim; do not duplicate or assume employment, education or partner points. Official guidance
Submitting an EOI grants no entry, work or bridging-visa rights; maintain lawful status separately. Official guidance
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Download a blank English PDF checklist to print and mark offline. This is not an exhaustive lodgement checklist; official requirements take precedence.