Australian immigration procedures are in place to help regulate permanent migration to the country in a strict manner. Australia limits visas to 190,000 each year. A high percentage of these are for skilled workers, but the rest is set aside for humanitarian and family applicants. Skilled applicants fall into two categories, namely independent and employer-sponsored. These applicants will need to select an occupation from the country's Skilled Occupation List or SOL. Those who apply independently will need to pass the country's point system test as part of their application process.
Overview of the Point System
The goal of the points system