Australia Migration Pathways
Skilled Migration How-To Guide
By The Visas of OZ December 30, 2020
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To apply for a Skilled Migration visa, an applicant must have their skills assessed as suitable by the relevant assessing authority.
Do you have the skills that are in demand in Australia?
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Skills assessment criteria are dependent on the nominated occupation and are determined by each assessing authority.
How your skills will be assessed for migration purposes?
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Points can be allocated for professional skills, qualifications, English language knowledge, age and other attributes
Can you achieve the minimum required score in the points test?
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The results of five acceptable English language tests are classified into five proficiency levels
Do you have the required level of the English language knowledge?
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Professionals cannot apply directly for skilled visas and must first lodge an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect system
How do you lodge an Expression of Interest in the SkillSelect?
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Skilled applicants that are nominated by state or territory governments receive priority processing
Do you need to be nominated by an Australian state or territory?
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Skilled applicants that are nominated by state or territory governments receive priority processing
Can you get an invitation to apply for a skilled visa?
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Visa applicants and their dependants are required to meet certain health criteria prior to visa grant
Do you and members of your family meet health requirements?
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All visa applicants included in the application must be of good character and may be asked to provide police clearance certificates
Do you and members of your family meet character requirements?
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Lodging an application is more complex than just choosing and filling the correct form and paying visa application charges
Can you lodge a valid visa application and receive a grant letter?
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If an individual decides to seek migration assistance, they should engage a registered migration agent
Do you need assistance or can you do it yourself?
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Complete Skilled Visas Eligibility form and provide detailed answers to all questions
Do you want a free assessment of your chances in skilled migration?