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  • Mark

    Administrator - Located in Australia
    June 7, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    Hi Xandra,

    Great to hear from you and welcome to our community 🙂

    As an experienced Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist, you have promising pathways to migrate to Australia with your family.

    Occupation Details: Your role aligns with the ANZSCO code 234611 – Medical Laboratory Scientist. This occupation is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making you eligible for several skilled migration visas.

    Visa Options:

    1. Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189):

    Points-tested and does not require state or family sponsorship.

    You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation to apply.

    2. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190):

    Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory.

    Offers permanent residency.

    3. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491):

    Requires nomination by a regional area or sponsorship by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area.

    Leads to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa after meeting certain criteria.

    4. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186):

    Permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian employer.

    Suitable if you secure a job offer in Australia.

    5. Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482):

    Temporary visa allowing you to work in Australia for an approved sponsor.

    Can lead to permanent residency through the subclass 186 visa.

    Skills Assessment: You’ll need a positive skills assessment from the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

    Job Search: To find employers offering visa sponsorship:

    https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer Australia Visa Sponsorship.

    Seek: https://seek.com.au

    Indeed: https://indeed.com.au

    Family Sponsorship: Since you have two sisters in Australia, you might be eligible for family-sponsored visas like the subclass 491, provided they reside in designated regional areas.

    Next Steps:

    1. Obtain a skills assessment from AIMS.
    2. Calculate your points for skilled migration.
    3. Submit an EOI through SkillSelect.
    4. Explore job opportunities and secure a job offer if pursuing employer-sponsored visas.

    I hope this information helps you get started. If you have further questions or need assistance with any step, feel free to ask.

    Warm regards,

    Mark

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