Historical Pathways
Information about visa subclasses that are closed or superseded. Current pathways may differ — contact Migration Hub for up-to-date advice.
Some visa subclasses listed on the original Migration Hub site are closed or have been replaced. The information below reflects categories previously published on the site and is for reference only.
Do not rely on closed visa information for new applications. Contact us for current options.
Previously available for certain occupational training and research activities. This subclass is closed; alternative temporary training or research pathways may apply depending on circumstances.
The Subclass 457 visa was replaced by later temporary skilled employer sponsored frameworks (including the Temporary Skill Shortage visa settings). Historical 457 information should not be treated as current law.
A regional sponsored pathway that has been affected by subsequent regional skilled migration reforms. Ask us which current regional visas may be relevant.
