be nominated to work in an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

have at least 1 year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field

have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation

work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt

meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this

Be nominated to work in an Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) occupation listed in Major Groups 1,2,4,5 or 6 with a salary that meets the Specialist Skills Income Threshold.

Have at least 1 year relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field.

Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.

Work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt.

Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.

Be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement.

Unless otherwise specified in the Labour Agreement, have gained at least 12 months relevant full-time work experience, or equivalent, within the last 5 years.

Work carried out on a part-time or casual basis must be equivalent to at least 12 months full-time work.

Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation.

Work only for your sponsor.

Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this.