nabasa ko lang to sa immigration lawyer's website.. this might help.. =)
Permanent residency via skilled migration
The grant of a Skilled Migration visa is based on your particular skills and characteristics measured on a points test. A job offer or employer in Australia is not required.
457 visa holders can remain in Australia while they apply for their Skilled Migration visa and, once granted, the visa will cease.
All Skilled Migration applicants are required to:
obtain a positive skills assessment in an occupation listed on the CSOL
meet basic English requirements
pass a points test (pass mark 60 points).
Skilled Migration applications are made under DIAC’s SkillSelect process, where an applicant lodges an Expression of Interest and awaits an invitation from the Australian Government to lodge an application.
A Skilled Migration independent application is made under subclass 189 or Skilled Migration with a State Government sponsor under subclass 190.
The subclass 189 visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member.
The subclass 190 visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government.