Green List — Straight to Residence / Work to Residence

Who it’s for

Doctors, nurses, engineers, teachers, tradespeople and other listed roles.

Key requirements

• Occupation on the Green List
• Job offer from an accredited employer
• Registration or qualification required by the list
• Age 55 or under

Step by step

1. 1
   Check the Green List entry for your occupation

   Note the exact registration, qualification or pay required.
2. 2
   Get a job offer from an accredited employer

   Then apply under the right tier.

Document checklist

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

• Valid passport
  Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
• Job offer or employment contract
  Signed offer showing role, salary, hours and start date.
• Degree certificates and transcripts
  All post-secondary qualifications, with certified translations if not in English/French.
• Employment reference letters
  On letterhead: job title, duties, hours per week, salary and dates, signed by a manager or HR.
• Police clearance certificates
  From every country where you lived 6+ months (12+ for Australia) since age 18.
• Immigration medical exam
  With a panel physician approved by the destination. Do it only when asked or allowed.
• Government fees paid
  Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.