Apply for Skilled Migration to Australia for Permanent Residence in 2024!
Eligibility Criteria – 189 and 190 Visas
1. Nominate an occupation – listed on the Skills Occupation List, which is relevant to your education and employment background. Each occupation must have an ANZSCO Code, such as:
- Accountant (General) – ANZSCO Code: 221111
- Electrical Engineer – ANZSCO Code: 233311
- Registered Nurse nec – ANZSCO Code: 254499
2. MLTSSL List – To be eligible for the 189 visa, the selected occupations must be listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
3. Skills Assessment – Suitable skills assessment in that occupation confirming that their qualifications and recent work experience have been recognised by the Australian authority. Skills assessments authorities assess applicant’s educational qualifications and work experience and if their skills are recognised, they determine that the applicant is ‘suitable for migration’.
There are a wide range of Skills Assessment Authorities that cover different occupations. For example, Accountants and Auditors would be assessed by either:
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
- Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
4. Expression of Interest (EOI) – apply for an Expression of Interest on the SkillSelect online service, which includes information about your Age, Qualifications, Skills Assessment, Work experience and a points score is calculated. No actual evidence is required, at this stage. The EOI is valid for 2 years.
5. Invitation – If you are invited to apply for skilled migration, you will receive an Invitation from SkillSelect. You will have 60 days to make your visa application.
6. Online Visa Application – Apply online by completing Forms, and providing evidence to support the claims made in your Expression of Interest. Usually, you will upload certified copies of Identity documents (passport, Birth certificates etc.), and any other relevant information.
7. Health examination – Undergo a medical examination, Chest x ray and blood tests with an Australian Panel Doctor, in your city and country.
8. Character requirements – Apply for Police Clearance certificates in every country you and your spouse have lived in for 12 months or more, in the last 10 years.
Points Test – Factors
- Age – Must be Aged between 18 – 44 years. Maximum points available are for ages between 25 – 32 years but less points are still available for other age ranges.
- English Language Ability – Points are available depending on your English level, which is determine by sitting an English test, such as IELTS. This tests knowledge in: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Levels of English ability are: Competent (IELTS 6.0) or Proficient (IELTS 7.0) or Superior (IELTS 8.0).
- Qualifications – Points are awarded for qualifications, with the maximum points available for a Bachelors degree and Phd.
- Skilled Employment – Points are awarded for work experience in your skilled occupation, based on duration of time in employment: 3, 5 or more than 8 years.
- Australian Study – Points are available for a degree, diploma or trade qualification awarded by an Australian educational institution.
Contact VisaConnect’s Specialist Migration Agents for advice and assistance with your Skilled Migration application for Australia, in 2024!
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