Skilled Migration

SKILLSELECT

Since the 1st of July, 2012, the Government introduced the new SkillSelect Program which is a major change to how Australia manages its skilled migration program. Applications are by “ Invite” only. To be invited, the applicant must submit an EOI (Expression Of Interest) This is a more efficient system as it ensures the migration program is based on the economic needs of Australia. It gives the Australian Government more control in managing the number of applicants based on demand. The added advantage is the significant reduction in the total time taken to process the application.

Please submit your details at Free Eligibility Assessment for a Free Eligibility Assessment.

The following three subclasses of visas are suitable for professionals and workers wanting to permanently settle down in Australia.

Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Visa

This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member.

A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Basic requirements:

You must:

• be younger than 45 years of age when you are invited to apply
• nominate an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications and is on the relevant skilled occupation list
• have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation
• have at least competent English
• score at least 65 on the points test
• must have submitted your EOI and be invited to apply for the visa.
• meet the health and character requirements.

Skilled - Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa

• This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory. A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. However, the applicants for this visa will require to undertake (to the sponsoring state or territory) to live in the sponsoring state at least for 2 years.

Basic requirements:

You must:

• be younger than 45 years of age when you are invited to apply
• nominate an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications and is on the relevant skilled occupation list
• have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation
• have at least competent English
• score at least 65 on the points test
• must have applied for state or territory sponsorship and got their approval
• must have submitted your EOI and be invited to apply for the visa.
• meet the health and character requirements.

Skilled - Nominated Or Sponsored (Provisional) (Subclass 491) Visa

• This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area in Australia.
• The visa is valid for five years, and a visa holder must live and work in a specified regional area.
• The visa holders will be eligible for permanent residency usually after living in the specified areas for 3 years.
• This visa is advised for applicants who are short of points in the points test usually as the state sponsorship for this visa gets 15 points in the points test.

Basic requirements:

You must:

• be younger than 45 years of age when you are invited to apply
• nominate an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications and is on the relevant skilled occupation list
• have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation
• have at least competent English
• score at least 65 on the points test
• must have applied for state or territory sponsorship and got their approval
• must have submitted your EOI and be invited to apply for the visa.
• meet the health and character requirements.

WHAT DO WE DO TO PROCESS YOUR VISA IN ONE OF THE ABOVE THREE CATEGORIES?

• We will assess your profile carefully and select the best visa option for you.
• Do your skill assessment with the relevant assessing body
• Apply for the state or territory government sponsorship for SC 190 / SC 491 visa subclasses.
• Register your EOI (Expression of Interest) with the immigration department.
• Apply for your visa electronically
• Liaise with the immigration department and you to get your health and character checks completed and ensure all formalities are completed and visas granted to you and your family members included in your visa application.

Please submit your details at assessment for a Free Eligibility Assessment.

You must score at least 65 points (the pass mark) to be eligible to apply for a Skilled Migration visa (subclasses 189, 190 and 491).

You may download the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) You need to nominate an occupation in Schedule 1 of the CSOL for SC 189 visa and your occupation can be either in Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 for SC 190 and SC 491 visas.

Please submit your details at Online assesment for a Free Eligibility Assessment.