{"id":23560,"date":"2026-09-14T14:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/?p=23560"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T05:22:38","slug":"instead-of-the-sc-407-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/en\/visa-407-khong-con-phu-hop\/","title":{"rendered":"Instead Of The Sc 407 Visa, What Other Pathways Can Lead To PR?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In recent times, the number of Subclass 407 Training visa nomination applications being refused has increased significantly. Since July 2026, approximately 6,500 out of 8,000 nomination applications have been refused, equivalent to a refusal rate of more than 80%. Given this situation, if the 407 pathway is becoming more difficult or is no longer suitable for your circumstances, proactively considering alternative visa options may be a necessary step in building a more sustainable pathway towards permanent residency in Australia.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Below are three main pathway groups you may consider.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Is the Subclass 407 Visa No Longer Suitable for You?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. General Skilled Migration \u2013 GSM<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you are able to complete a Skills Assessment and meet at least the Competent English requirement, you may submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and pursue the Subclass 189, 190 or 491 visa accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

In some cases, meeting a minimum employment requirement of 20 hours per week may be sufficient to pursue the Subclass 189 visa or Subclass 190\/491 pathways in certain states such as NSW, Queensland, Victoria, etc. After submitting an EOI, you may continue to lodge an ROI or a state nomination application in accordance with the requirements of each state and wait for an invitation from The Australian Department of Home Affairs<\/a> or the relevant state or territory government.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both onshore and offshore applicants can submit an EOI.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the visa, your pathway towards permanent residency may follow one of the following options:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

- Subclass 189 visa: <\/b>Submit<\/span> an EOI for Subclass 189 \u2192 Receive an invitation to apply for the visa from DHA \u2192 Lodge the Subclass 189 visa application<\/span><\/p>\n

- Subclass 190\/491 visa:<\/b><\/p>\n