Immigration to Australia

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION, AUSTRALIA If you're planning to move Australia for work or live, either temporarily or permanently, you will need a visa - and that is where we come in. Whether you are an individual or a business, we can help you increase your chances of securing the appropriate visa(s) for you or your company. We believe in providing personalized solutions and professional service for our clients. And if we don't think you need us, we'll tell you. IMMIGRATION: The purpose of the Australia skilled migration scheme is to attract people with skills which would be of benefit to Australia. If successful in applying for skilled migration visa, you will be granted permanent residence in Australia. In order to be eligible for skilled migration, you or your spouse must be able to satisfy the following basic requirements. Age: You must be under 45 years of age when you apply. English language: You must have sufficient ability in the English language for working in Australia. This is known as vocational English. Qualifications: You must have post-secondary (such as university or trade) qualifications, or in a small number of cases, substantial relevant work experience. You must get your skills assessed by the relevant Australian assessing body. Nominated occupation: When you apply, you must nominate a skilled occupation which fits your skills and qualifications. Your nominated occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for more detailed about the SOL please visit us at our our office. Recent Work Experience: Generally you need to show that you have worked in a skilled occupation for a set period of time. The amount of relevant work experience you must have is dependent on the occupation that you nominate. If you are an international student you may qualify for a waiver of this requirement. Unfortunately, we don't have the space to provide you with all the possible Australian Visas available and their conditions, but here is some information on the most common ones to get you started: 1. General Skilled Migration 2. Family Migration Australia Immigration can be complicated process so we recommend you get professional advice and assistance from Australian Immigration Consultants.

Immigration to Australia: Skilled Points Test

Most Skilled Visas for immigration to Australia require applicants to score a minimum number of points on the Points Test. The Points Test awards points for: Skill; Age; Language; Specific Work Experience; Occupation in Demand / Job Offer; Australian Work Experience; Australian Qualifications; Regional Study; Partner Skills; Nomination; Designated Area Sponsorship; and Designated Language Australian Visa Subclasses and Points Pass Marks Visa Subclasses and Pass marks Visa Subclass Points Skilled - Independent (subclass 175) 120 Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 176) 100 Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) 100 Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 487) 100 Skilled - Independent (subclass 885) 120 Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 886) 100 Points for Skill Points for Skill Skill Points For occupations where training is specific to the occupation. 60 For more general occupations. 50 For other general skilled occupations. 40 Points for Skill are determined through the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL). You must have a nominated occupation from the SOL to qualify for skilled migration. Points for Age Points for Age Age at time of application Points 18-29 Years 30 30-34 25 35-39 20 40-44 15 Points for English Language Ability Points for Language English Language Ability Points Proficient English - person has a score of 7 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) in each of the four test components or have scored a B level or greater in an Occupational English Test (OET) exam, where you sat an OET exam as part of a skills assessment. 25 Competent English - this requires that you hold a passport from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, USA or Republic of Ireland, or have a score of 6 or more on all 4 components of the IELTS Test. 15 Vocational English - this only applies if applicant has a trade occupation and does not hold a passport from a native English speaking country (listed above). It requires a score of 5 or more on all 4 components of the IELTS Test. 15 Points for Specific Work Experience Points for Specific Work Work experience Points Work experience closely related to nominated 60 point occupation for three of the last four years 10 Work experience in any occupation on the skilled occupation list for three of the last four years 5 Points for Occupation in Demand/Job Offer As a result of the Australian visa changes introduced on 8 February, 2010, the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) has now been revoked and will no longer play a part in the Australian visa application process. Therefore, anyone who has not already lodged their skilled Australian visa application will not receive additional points on the basis of their nominated occupation being on the MODL. Points for Australian Work Experience Points for Australian Work Work experience Points Australian work experience closely related to nominated 60 point occupation for one of the last four years 10 Professional year closely related to the nominated occupation for one of the last four years 10 Points for Australian Qualifications Points for Australian Qualifications Qualification Points Doctorate (min. two years) 25 Masters/Honours with undergraduate degree (min. three years) 15 Degree/diploma/trade qualification (min. two years) 5 Regional Study Points for Regional Study Criteria: Points Met 2 years study requirement while living and studying in regional Austalia 5 Partner Skills Points for Partner Skills Criteria: Points You may receive these points only if your spouse satisfies the following criteria: Age requirement; English Language Ability; Qualification; Nominated Occupation; Recent Work Experience; and Has a skills assessment by relevant assessing body. 5 Nomination Points for Nomination Criteria: Points Nominated by state or territory government 10 Designated Area Sponsorship Points for Designated Area Sponsorship Criteria: Points Sponsored by Australian relative living in a designated area (only available to provisional visa applicants) 25 Designated Language Points for Designated Language Criteria: Points Professional level language skills in a designated language 5