Generally speaking, all people who can satisfy the assessment requirement for skilled occupations from overseas can apply for skilled migration. Skilled Migration can be divided into the following common categories:

• INDEPENDENT: You need to obtain certain points to pass the point test. This normally means you have a highly needed occupation in Australia and you have good English Language Skills. 
   
• FAMILY SPONSORED: As you will get extra points if you have a qualified sponsor who is your close relative to sponsor you, you may be able to pass the test when your skilled is not on the top of the list, or you are less competent in English.
   
• DESIGNATED AREA SPONSORED: If you have close relative who has been living in Designated Area with lower population growth and your relative is able to sponsor you, you only need to satisfy all the basic requirements. This means you might be able to get the visa if you haven't got highly needed occupation in Australia and you only have functional English. 
   
• OVERSEAS GRADUATE STUDENTS: Overseas students who have completed their course in Australia and have acquired positive occupation assessment can apply for permanent resident.