Yes, it’s possible to migrate to Australia without a job. Here are the major visa options:
Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
Subclass 189 is among the most popular pathways that skilled foreign nationals use to immigrate to Australia. This visa allows you to immigrate to Australia without having a job offer from an Australian employer.
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa
Even this visa doesn’t require you to have a job offer from an Australian employer. You only have to be nominated a state/territory in Australia for immigration. The nomination is offered due to your skills and current occupation that matches one of the occupations listed in the CSOL (Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List).
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
This visa is for those skilled foreign workers who are ready to live and work in Australia. It’s similar to Subclass 190 with the extra possibility of immigrating via sponsorship by a relative in Australia.
Even though it’s possible to move to Australia using the pathways mentioned above, having a job offer can add bonus points to your profile’s score in Australia’s point-based immigration system. This increases your chances of obtaining Australia PR.