The General Skilled Migration Program was designed to allow individuals with in-demand skills in specific occupations, along with their families, to permanently migrate to Australia without being sponsored by an employer.  The General Skilled Migration Program is based on points and offers permanent visas that are either independent, state/territory sponsored, or family-supported. To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet basic criteria and have a skill that is in demand for a general skilled visa for Australia. All states have announced a more favorable skilled migration policy, which gives many talented migrants seeking permanent residency in Australia hope. With your Expression of Interest, Skills Assessment application, and working through your eligibility for your points test applications, Zodiac Group leads you through the maze.