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A comprehensive resource for all types of Australian Visas
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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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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:
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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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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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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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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)
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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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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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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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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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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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