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A comprehensive resource for all types of Australian Visas       A     u     s       t     r     a       l       i     a     n MoreVisas - Australian Migration Guide Recommended tool for individuals interested in Australian Migration We know how valuable it is for you to obtain Australian Visas, as someone who is committed to gain knowledge about Australia’s migration programs, we know how frustrating and bewildering it can be to obtain an Australian visa, and in the process have a company wanting to sponsor you. It is our goal to help you navigate through the immigration process and help you to migrate to Australia. We advise you and make you understand what steps need to be taken in order to prepare and apply for your Australian visas. Guide provides Information About The changes in the Australian visa process, highlights the Expression of Interest and SkillSelect proces s • Skilled Independent Visa [subclass-189] • Employer Nomination Scheme [subclass-186] • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme [subclass-187] • Skilled – Nominated Visa [subclass-190] • Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored Visa (Prov isional) [subclass-489] • Frequently Asked Questions     Thank you for downloading MoreVisas Australian Immigration Guide MoreVisas - Australian Migration Guide  more visas +

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A comprehensive resource for all types of Australian Visas

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Migration Guide

Recommended tool for individuals interested in Australian Migration

We know how valuable it is for you to obtain Australian Visas, as someone who is committed to gain knowledge about

Australia’s migration programs, we know how frustrating and bewildering it can be to obtain an Australian visa, and in

the process have a company wanting to sponsor you. It is our goal to help you navigate through the immigration

process and help you to migrate to Australia. We advise you and make you understand what steps need to be taken in

order to prepare and apply for your Australian visas.

Guide provides Information About

The changes in the Australian visa process, highlights the Expression of Interest and SkillSelect process

• Skilled Independent Visa [subclass-189]

• Employer Nomination Scheme [subclass-186]

• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme [subclass-187]

• Skilled – Nominated Visa [subclass-190]

• Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored Visa (Provisional) [subclass-489]

• Frequently Asked Questions

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Get in touch with MoreVisas expert immigration consultants at 1800-2000-144, or visitwww.morevisas.com if you need professional advice relating to Australian Immigration and

Visas, MoreVisas can help you by providing details advice and guidance on all types of Austra-

lian Visas. We also assist you with your job search and relocation. We have a number of inter-

national offices to serve you in taking care of your immigration and visa requirements. If you

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Our Australian Immigration consultants would review and provide you free assess-

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What is the Australian SkillSelect Program all about?

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Read through the below guide to find out all about the new Australian Visa process through the EOI(Expression of Interest) and Skill-Select

How the SkillSelect Program Works? 

The Australian Government launched a new program titled "SkillSelect" and replaced the existing Australian

GSM Migration with SkillSelect program.

SkillSelect program is only available as an online service that helps skilled workers and investors interested in

migrating to Australia to register their details and be considered for a skilled visa through an Expression of

Interest (EOI) even before applying for a visa.

Before filing EOI, prospective applicants need to obtain a positive skill assessment and pass the IELTS exam

(which is an English language assessment test).

Post filing an EOI, applicants may be invited to apply for a visa depending on the points they obtain and various

other factors.

The SkillSelect Program is essentially a two step process:

All applicants will first have to submit an EOI with claims for their skilled migration• Post reviewing the EOI, the DIAC may invite the applicants to apply and prove they fulfill all the criteria, which

has been mentioned in the EOI

There are various options that you can consider ensuring that you receive an invitation from DIAC. Applying for

a nomination by Australian employers is one of the best options. The other option that applicants can choose is

to apply for State Sponsorship where the state occupations lists contain additional occupations than available

on the Skilled Occupations List, and there are genuine opportunities for a wide range of occupations.

Decision Making Process

There are many options that applicants need to consider before filing an EOI with DIAC. While filing an EOI, youhave lots of questions that need answers, here are few of the questions that may likely surface:

a) Is your nominated occupation on the Skilled or Consolidated Skilled Occupations List?

b) Would your skills & qualifications be recognized by the relevant assessing authority?

c) Do you have the potential to obtain the necessary points?

d) Will you have to appear for an IELTS test?

e) Do you have relevant & recent work experience in your nominated occupation?

f ) Can you provide verifiable proof of your job or business history?

g) Which state or territory do you want to reside?

h) Can you meet nomination criteria for each state & territory?i) Is your nominated occupation on the state or territory government skills list?

j) Will you need to pass any health & character issues that could lead to denial of the application

We at MoreVisas know that you may have many such questions, when it comes to Australian migration. We have been as detailed as possible in the below guide to answer all your queries and questions.

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What is the Australian SkillSelect Program all about?

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Australia manages its skilled migration

program.

SkillSelect has been designed to ensure that

the skilled migration program helps the

economic needs of Australia and its provinces.

t will help the Australian Government in

managing who can apply for skilled migration,

when they can apply and also controlling the

numbers. As a result, the Department of

mmigration and Citizenship (DIAC) expects to

reduce the time taken to process any

Australian visa application. SkillSelect also

helps address regional skill shortages in

Australia. SkillSelect allows intending migrants

to indicate if they are willing to live and work

n regional Australia. This will be of particular

shortages and state and territory

governments to encourage migrants to settle

n regional Australia.

What does the DIAC Program Manager look like?

The following is a example of the DIAC Program Manager

Key Information required in your EOI

immigration process, the main EOI elements

that you will need to supply includes:

 Personal Details

 Skills & Talents

 Education/Credentials

 Experience

 Visa Choices Geographic preferences (if any)

Sponsorship by Employers

Employers will be able to search for applicants

using a variety of powerful search tools in the

they need for the their business:

 Work Experience

 Occupation

 English speaking ability

 Business experience

 Business assets & investment funds

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What is the Australian SkillSelect Program all about?

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Nomination by State and Territory Governments

»  State and territory governments can look in the powerful SkillSelect tool and determine potential

applicants for nomination. Hence, you need to ensure that you are providing the right information in your

EOI

» If a State or Territory government shows interest in your EOI, SkillSelect will then create an invitation to be

ssued to these selected nominees on behalf of the state and territory governments.

Visa Application - Process Flow

» Email notification and SkillSelect inbox

» Clients claims in SkillSelect are frozen upon theissue of invitation

» Direct to eLodgement

» Certain information cannot be edited once invite

is issued

Occupational Ceilings:

Invitation Criteria Independent

» Highest score

» Occupation on SOL

How does it work?

» There is a limit on how many EOIs are

selected for skilled migration from

occupation groups. The ceilings are set

by DIAC.

»  Once this limit is reached, no further

invitations for that particular occupation

group will be issued.

State and Territory Nominated

 Over pass mark

 Nominated

 Within State Migration Plan

Employer Sponsored

 Sought after attributes

 Sponsored

» If the client changes any information in eLodgement

that formed the basis of the invitation, a processing flagwill be created

» SkillSelect will record and pass all relevant nomination

details for State and Territory Nominated visas via

eLodgement

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What is the Australian SkillSelect Program all about?

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Nomination by State and Territory Governments

»  State and territory governments can look in the powerful SkillSelect tool and determine potential

applicants for nomination. Hence, you need to ensure that you are providing the right information in your

EOI

» If a State or Territory government shows interest in your EOI, SkillSelect will then create an invitation to be

ssued to these selected nominees on behalf of the state and territory governments.

Visa Application - Process Flow

» Email notification and SkillSelect inbox

» Clients claims in SkillSelect are frozen upon theissue of invitation

» Direct to eLodgement

» Certain information cannot be edited once invite

is issued

Occupational Ceilings:

Invitation Criteria Independent

» Highest score

» Occupation on SOL

How does it work?

» There is a limit on how many EOIs are

selected for skilled migration from

occupation groups. The ceilings are set

by DIAC.

»  Once this limit is reached, no further

invitations for that particular occupation

group will be issued.

State and Territory Nominated

 Over pass mark

 Nominated

 Within State Migration Plan

Employer Sponsored

 Sought after attributes

 Sponsored

» If the client changes any information in eLodgement

that formed the basis of the invitation, a processing flagwill be created

» SkillSelect will record and pass all relevant nomination

details for State and Territory Nominated visas via

eLodgement

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What is the Australian SkillSelect Program all about?

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The requirements for an Australian Skilled Visa are as follows:

» Age - You must be under 50 when you apply for Australian Skilled Visa

» English language - You should have sufficient competence in the English

language to work in Australia» Nominated occupation - When you apply, you select a skilled occupation,

which as per your skills and qualifications. Your nominated occupation

must be found on the Skilled Occupations List

» Skills assessment - Before you apply, you must have your skills assessed by

the Australian Assessing Authority designated to assess your nominated

occupation (which will usually have specific qualifications requirements)

» Health assessment - You should be of reasonably robust health and all

dependent applicants must have their health assessed by a panel doctor

and undergo a medical examination and

»  Character assessment –  You and your dependents should have an

impeccable character

ntroduction to the Points System

f you wish to emigrate to Australia under the Skilled–Independent category or the Skilled–Sponsored

category, you will be assessed against points table.

Points are awarded for:

Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL)

Please visit the following link to view the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL):

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/sol-schedule1-2.pdf 

f you apply for a General Skilled Migration visa on or after 1st July 2012 and you are not nominated by a state or

territory government, you must nominate an occupation from Schedule 1 of the SOL.

f you apply for a General Skilled Migration visa on or after 1st July 2012 and you are nominated by a State or

Territory Government, a direct entry stream Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (ENS), a Subclass 457 (BusinessLong Stay) visa or a Subclass 442 (Occupational Trainee) visa you must nominate an occupation from either:

Age

English Language proficiency

Australian work experience

Overseas work experience 

Recognized qualifications

Designated Language

Partners skills

State or Territory nomination

Regional Study Designated Area

Sponsorship

(sponsored by an Australian relative)

What is the Australian SkillSelect Program all about?

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Skills Assessment

Applicants who require a skills

ssessment as part of their visa

pplication must notify relevant

ssessing authority directly to

obtain a skill assessment. The

ssessing authority will provide all

necessary applications forms and

ssociated information relating to

he assessment. There will be a

harge by the assessing

uthorities for the assessment.

Schedule 1- Skilled Occupation List

» Schedule 2 - Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List

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Visa Features

This visa allows you and your accompanying family members to:

Live and work permanently in Australia

Study in Australia

Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses

Access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods)

Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to residency criteria)

Sponsor family members for permanent residence

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Live Together with Your Family!

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Step 2Once you have received a positive skills

assessment, you will need to submit an

Expression of Interest through

SkillSelect.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

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» The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is for skilled workers who do not need to be sponsored by

relatives or nominated by a state or territory.»  To be able to lodge a valid application for this visa you need to submit an Expression of Interest through

SkillSelect.

Visa Application Process

The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa is based on a 3 Step application process.

Step 1

To apply for this visa you must:

 Be invited to apply Be younger than 50 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 (SOL) Have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as appropriate for your nominated occupation

 Have at least competent English Score at least 60 on the Points Test and Meet the health and character requirements

The first Step of the application process

involves completing a skills assessment

with the relevant government body.

Your skills assessment enables the

Department of Immigration and

Citizenship (DIAC) to evaluate if you

have the right level of competence in

your chosen profession to practice in

Australia.

Step 3Once you have been issued an intention

to apply (ITA), you can continue to theDIAC Step of the application, where you

can submit your final, complete

application to the DIAC

Visa Features

This visa allows you and your accompanying family members to:

» Live and work permanently in Australia

» Study in Australia» Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses

» Access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods)

»  Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to residency criteria) sponsor family members for permanent

residence

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

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Visa Application Process

The Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) consists of 2 distinct Steps:

Step 1 - Nomination by an employer 

 To nominate a position under the Employer Nomination Scheme the employer must

Operate an active and legitimate business in Australia

Have a genuine need for a paid employee to fill a skilled position

Offer a skilled position in the applicant’s area that is full-time and continuing for at

least two years

Pay a fair salary rate

Comply with Australian immigration and workplace relations laws

Have no negative information against you or your business

Nominate a skilled position. This position must be:

• On the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List for the Direct Entry stream

• Consistent or similar to a position sponsored by the Standard Business Sponsor under the subclass

457 visa program for the Temporary Residence Transition stream

• Meet the training benchmark for the Direct Entry stream, and continues or is committed to

meeting the training requirements for the subclass 457 visa program for the Temporary Residence

 Transition stream.

 The position in the company's office must:

Be full-time and available for at least 3 years

Be in accordance with the standards for working conditions provided under Australian industrial laws

Correspond to an occupation on the ENS List of Occupations and

Attract a base salary that is at least the minimum wages that has been published in a government

Gazette Notice for the occupation

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

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Visa Application Process

The Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) consists of 2 distinct Steps:

Step 2 - Nominee's application for a visa

 To be able to lodge a valid application for this visa you have the option to first submit an

Expression of Interest through SkillSelect

 To apply for a permanent visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme, you must:

Be nominated by an approved employer

Should be less than 50 years of age

Meet the skills and qualifications requirements

Meet English language requirements

 The promising factor about this visa is that there are options for exemptions relating to age, skills

and English language proficiency. These depend on your nominated occupation, income and

previous work experience. In other words, applicants can be exempted on the following:

Over 50 years of age

Less than 3 years experience in the occupation

Fewer skills and qualification

Less than vocational English.

If your profession requires you to hold any kind of license or registration to work in Australia (for example,

registered nurse or licensed plumber), you must also be able to hold the required license or registration

before you apply under the Australian Employer Nomination Scheme.

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

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Visa Features

The Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass-186) is for skilled workers who are nominated by

Australian employers as part of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Program.

Top Occupational Groups:

Managers and Administrators

Professionals

Associate Professionals

 Tradespersons and related workers.

The Government Gazette notice which specified the ENS List of Occupations also specifies a

minimum salary level for specific occupations.

The ENS visa (subclass-186) allows applicants

and accompanying family members to:

Live and work permanently in Australia

Option to study in Australia

Enroll in Medicare (Australia's scheme for

health-related care and expenses)

Access certain social security payments

Apply for Australian citizenship

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

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FAQ’s - Frequently Asked Questions

Would I need to submit an EOI?

t depends on the type of visa you are

nterested inThe following list provides an overview of

the visas you can submit an EOI for: Independent or Family Sponsored Yes

- EOI mandatory

Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Yes -

EOI mandatory

Business Skills Yes - EOI mandatory

State or territory Sponsored Yes - EOI

mandatory

Employer Sponsored No - EOI optional

Subclass 457 No - EOI optional

Who can submit an EOI?

All intending migrants, as long as they meet

the relevant Australian visa requirements

Any intending immigrant can submit an

EOI. However, in order to submit an EOI they

must meet the necessary visa requirements

for the visas they are expressing interest in

If invited to apply for an Australian visathe intending immigrant must either be

outside Australia, or be lawfully in Australia

to make a valid visa application

What if my circumstances change after

submitting my EOI?

f your circumstances change, you can

update your EOI in Skill Select. You should

update your details to indicate any

additional qualifications or experience that

you have obtained, Skill Select willautomatically improve your ranking, and

this may increase your ability to be selected.

If I am not invited to present a visaapplication, will I be entitled to review rights?

As an EOI is not a visa application, you cannot

access merits review by the Migration Review

 Tribunal (MRT). The review process is

individuals whose Australian visa application

has been refused or cancelled.

  Is there a physical form I can send in?

No, you cannot fill up an application form

manually and post it, all EOIs must be submitted

online using Skill Select tool.

  Can I submit an EOI if I have not completed

an English language test, Skills assessment or

Job Ready program?

No, if this is a requirement for the visasthat you are submitting an EOI for.

If you are submitting an EOI for points

based visa, you must have completed an

English language test, skills assessment or

How can I find out where I am ranked?

You will not be able to see your ranking.

However, when you submit your EOI, you will

be shown your points score, but you will not

be able to view your ranking position. This is

because the ranking is dynamic and your

ranking will change as people enter and leave

Skill Select.

After each invitation round for theindependent and family sponsored visas, the

department will publish on the DIAC website

the lowest scoring points test score that

allowed an EOI to be invited for each

occupation group. This will give you an

indication of your potential for receiving an

invitation in subsequent rounds.

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Regional Sponsored Migration

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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

The Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS) allows employers in regional or low

population growth areas of Australia to fill key skilled positions which they are unable to

fill from the local job market due to lack of skills.

Brisbane 

Gold Coast 

Newcastle 

Sydney 

Wollongong 

Melbourne and 

Perth

An employer can take part in the

scheme if their business is in anyarea except the following cities

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

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Visa Features

The Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass-186) is for skilled workers who are nominated by

Australian employers as part of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Program.

Top Occupational Groups:

Managers and Administrators

Professionals

Associate Professionals

 Tradespersons and related workers.

The Government Gazette notice which specified the ENS List of Occupations also specifies a

minimum salary level for specific occupations.

The ENS visa (subclass-186) allows applicants

and accompanying family members to:

Live and work permanently in Australia

Option to study in Australia

Enroll in Medicare (Australia's scheme for

health-related care and expenses)

Access certain social security payments

Apply for Australian citizenship

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

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Step 3 - Visa Nominee Requirements

To be able to present a valid application for this visa you have the option to first submit an Expression of

nterest through SkillSelect

To apply for this visa applicant must:

Be nominated by an approved employer who will recommend you for a job in their business in

regional Australia

Be younger than 50 years of age Meet the skills and qualifications requirements

Meet English language requirements

There are exemptions relating to age, skills and English language proficiency. These depend on your

nominated occupation, income and previous work experience. Also, when you register, you must choose one

of the following three streams which are most acceptable to your situation:

*  The Temporary Residence Transition

stream is for subclass 457 visa holders

who have worked for two years, and

their employer wants to offer them a

permanent position

*  The Direct Entry stream is for people

who have never, or only

briefly, worked in the Australian labour

market

*  The Agreements stream is for people

sponsored by an

employer through a labour or regional

migration agreement

* Apply for Australian citizenship (subject

to residency criteria)

* Sponsor other people for permanentresidence and travel in and out of

Australia

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Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visa

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The Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190) visa is

for skilled workers who are nominated by a

state or territory.

To be able to present a valid application for this

visa you need to initially submit an EOI -

Expression of Interest through SkillSelect

program.

You must be nominated by a state or territoryand meet the basic requirements for this visa

to receive an invitation to apply.

Visa Application Process

The Skilled - Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is a

three Step application process

Step 1 The first Step of the application process involves completing a skills assessment with the relevant

government body. Your skills assessment enables the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to

evaluate if you have the right level of expertise in your selected occupation to practice in Australia.

Step 2Once you have received a positive skills assessment, you will need to submit an Expression of Interest

through SkillSelect. You will then be required to apply for state sponsorship with an Australian state /

territory. This will require that you meet the sponsorship requirements and have work experience in a

position listed on one of their State Migration Plans.

Step 3Once you have been issued an Intention to Apply (ITA), you can continue to the DIAC step of the application,

where you can submit your final, complete application to the DIAC.

To apply for this visa you must:

be invited to apply

be younger than 50 years of age

When you are invited to apply

Nominate an position that matches your

skills and qualifications and is on the

relevant Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

Have your skills assessed by the relevantassessing authority as appropriate for your

nominated occupation

Have at reasonable English language skills

Score at least 60 on the Points in test

Meet the health and character

requirement

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Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visa

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Australian State or Territory Sponsor

Nominees are selected by the States/Territories of Australia to meet the skills shortages in their

regions. Nominees are expected to stay in the nominated State/Territory for the first two years of

their stay in Australia.

Obligations in Australia

You would have to undertake the following

obligations:

Live in the nominating State/Territory for

at least two years

Keep immigration authorities informed of

changes to your address and

 Take part in surveys as and when required

Visa Features

This visa allows you and your accompanyingfamily members to:

Live and work permanently in Australia

Study in Australia

Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for

health-related care and expenses

Access certain social security payments

(subject to waiting periods)

Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to

residency criteria)

Sponsor relatives for permanent residence.

State Sponsorship Off-List Nomination

All Australian state and territories have a list of

occupations that they can nominate for a

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) or aNominated (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489).

However, in addition to this, the Australian

Government releases 4,000 off-list nominations

nationwide on an annual basis.

 These are divided equally between the six

states and two territories in Australia, with each

state and territory given 500 places to fill spe-

cific gaps in the skilled workforce.

 To be considered for an off-list nomination you

may want to show you have links to the state or

territory, such as having lived or studied previ-

ously in the state, family ties to the region, or

you already have a job offer from an employer

in that state/territory.

Visa Nomination by a State or Territory Government 

The success of a visa application will be based on a combination of skills, work experience and nomi-

nation by a State/Territory government.

The following States/Territories participate in the Skilled - Nominated (Provisional) visa sponsor-

ship scheme:

New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland 

 South Australia Tasmania Victoria

Western Australia

New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland 

 South Australia Tasmania Victoria

Western Australia

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State Sponsored Visa Application Process

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The Skilled - Nominated Visa (Provisional) [subclass-489] is based on a three Step

application process.

For the Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa, applicants

must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an

eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia.

Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa

To be able to present a valid appli-

cation for this visa you will first

have to submit an Expression of

nterest (EOI) through SkillSelect.

You must be nominated by a par-

ticular state or territory govern-

ment and meet the basic require-

ments for this visa to receive annvitation to apply.

Skilled - Nominated (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)

Step 1

The first Step of the application pro-

cess involves completing a skills

assessment with the relevant govern-

ment authority. Your skills assess-

ment enables the Department of

mmigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

to judge if you have the right level ofexpertise in your chosen occupation

ist to work in Australia.

 To apply for this visa you must:

» Be invited to apply

» Be younger than 50 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 (SOL)

» Have your skills assessed by the relevant assessingauthority as appropriate for your nominated occupation

» Have at least competent English language skills

» Score at least 60 points and

» Meet the health and character requirements

Step 2

Once you have received a positive skills assess-

ment, you will need to submit an Expression of

Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. You will then

also need to apply for state sponsorship with an

Australian state/territory. This will require that

you meet the sponsorship requirements and

have relevant work experience in a positionlisted on one of their State Migration Plans.

Step 3

Once you have been issued an intention to apply (ITA), you can continue to the DIAC step of the

application, where you can submit your final, complete application to the DIAC.

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Skilled - Sponsored (Provisional) Visa [subclass-489]

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The Skilled - Nominated Visa (Provisional) [subclass-489] is based on a three Step

application process.

»  To be able to present a valid application for this visa you need to first submit an Expression

of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.

» You must be sponsored by an eligible relative and meet the basic requirements for this

visa to receive an invitation to apply.

To apply for this visa you must:

» Be invited to apply

» Be younger than 50 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 (SOL)

» Have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as appropriate for your nomi-

nated occupation

» Have at least competent English

» Score at least 60 points and

» Meet the health and character requirements

Visa Sponsorship by an Austra-

ian Family Member

»  To apply for this visa, you must

have sponsorship from any

family member, who is a perma-

nent resident living in a desig-nated area of Australia.

» You must live and work in a

designated area. If you wish to

seek permanent residency, you

will need to prove that you have

spent the specified time in a

designated area.

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Family Sponsored Visa Application Process

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The Skilled - Sponsored Visa (Provisional) [subclass-489] is based on a three Step

application process

f you are applying for a Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa, and you are being

sponsored by an eligible relative, your sponsor must be generally a resident in one of the

following designated areas:

Designated Areas of Australia

Step 1

The first Step of the application pro-

cess involves completing skills assess-

ment with the relevant government

body. Your skills assessment enables

the Department of Immigration and

Citizenship (DIAC) to determine if you

have the right level of expertise inyour chosen occupation to practice in

Australia.

Step 2

Once you have received a positive skills assess-

ment, you will need to submit an Expression of

Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. The next step is

to apply for a family sponsorship with your Aus-

tralian relative. This will require that they meet

the sponsorship requirements and live in a des-

ignated area of Australia.

Step 3

Once you have been issued an intention to apply (ITA), you can continue to the DIAC step of the

application, where you can submit your final, completed application to the DIAC.

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About MoreVisas

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