Skilled Migration to Australia
The New Australian Skilled Migration Program
Under the Australian Skilled Migration Program, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has provided a range of skilled migration visas for immigrants who are qualified and have skills in occupations, which Australia is in need of. It is very important that prospective applicants are aware that further requirements need to be met before an application will be valid. Applicants should seek advice regarding Australian Skilled Migration eligibility before making an application.
As of September 1, 2007, The Australian Immigration Department (DIAC) has introduced many changes to the skilled migration program which has affected many applicants onshore and offshore. Many applicants have not been able to apply or been refused as a result of not following the changes and seeking the correct advice. Save yourself the time and stress - contact us now!
Australian Skilled - Independent Subclass 175 | Skilled - Sponsored Subclass 176
Australian Skilled Independent Migration 175 Visa (Permanent Visa)
To qualify for an Australian Skilled - Independent Subclass 175 or an Australian Skilled - Sponsored Subclass 176 immigration visa, applicants must: - be under 45 years;
- have obtained a skills assessment in the nominated occupation;
- have engaged in 12 months employment in the nominated occupation OR satisfy the 2 year study requirement in the 6 months prior to visa application. English language ability must be evidenced through an IELTS Test with minimum scores of 6.0 in each band score (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) for occupations in ASCO 1-3 (non-trade skilled occupations) and a minimum of 5.0 for occupations within ASCO 4 (trade skilled occupations) on the Skilled Occupation List. You will need to make 120 Points on the Australian Skilled Points Test to be eligible for this skilled visa.
Australian Skilled Sponsored Migration 176 visa (Permanent Visa)
Further to the above mentioned, The Skilled - Sponsored Subclass 176 Permanent visa has further requirements of sponsorship by a State/Territory government OR an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident relative prior to visa application. Australian relatives include parents, siblings, children, aunts/uncles and nieces/nephews. It is very important to check each state for State sponsorship requirements as each state may be different, such as the occupations which they are willing to sponsor may be different or limited compared to the Skilled Occupation List.
You will need to make at least 100 Points on the Australian Skilled Points Test to be eligible for this skilled visa.
Temporary | Provisional Visas
Skilled - Regional Sponsored Subclass 475 (Temporary Visa)
To qualify for Skilled - Regional Sponsored Subclass 475 temporary visa, applicants must:
- be under 45 years;
- have obtained a skills assessment in the nominated occupation;
- have engaged in 12 months employment in the nominated occupation OR satisfy the 2 year study requirement in the 6 months prior to visa application
A pre-requisite of the visa application also includes successful State/Territory sponsorship or sponsorship by an Australian citizen or permanent resident relative. Eligible relatives included are the same as the Skilled - Sponsored Subclass 176 visa but is also extended to grandparents and first cousins in the current case.
English language ability minimum requirements are 5.0 on each band score for nominated occupations within ASCO 4, 5.5 on each band score for State/Territory (Currently, South Australian is not willing to sponsor non-trade occupations at 5.5 IELTS) or relative sponsored and 6.0 on each band score for all other cases.
You will need to make 100 Points on the Australian Skilled Points Test to be eligible for this skilled visa. Skilled - Graduate Subclass 485 Temporary Visa
This visa is suitable for overseas students who are Australian graduates and can only be applied as an onshore visa.
Applicants for Skilled - Graduate Subclass 485 visa must:
- nominate at least a 50 point occupation from the Skilled Occupation List
- be under 45 years;
- satisfy the 2 year study requirement in the 6 months prior to visa application while being the holder of an eligible student visa and completed a registered course
- provide evidence of application for a skills assessment in the nominated occupation
- provide evidence of completing medical
- provide evidence of application of an Australia Federal Police Name Check
- have a minimum IELTS score on each band of 6.0 unless an ASCO 4 occupation has been nominated in which case a minimum IELTS score on each band on 5.0 is acceptable.
Other Australian Skilled Visas Available which you may be interested in;
Onshore - Must be applied for whilst in Australia
Skilled (Residence) Class VB - independent Subclass 885 - 120 Points
Skilled (Residence) Class VB - Sponsored Subclass 886 - 100 Points
Skilled (Residence) Class VB - Regional Subclass 887
Offshore - Must be applied for whilst outside Australia
Skilled (Provisional) Class VF - Recognised Graduate Subclass 476
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