Monday, December 23, 2013

Point Based Skilled Migration Visa to Australia (one of the Australian PR visas)

Amidst a sea of information in the Internet which only serves to create more confusion, I have tried to present only the important aspects of Point Based Skilled Migration to Australia as briefly as possible.


What is the application process?

Step (i) EOI
Submit the online form of EOI (Expression of Interest) with genuine information.

Step (ii) APPLICATION
The submitted EOI is ranked on the basis of claims made in the EOI. Invitation for application will be issued to those prospective applicants who achieve the highest rankings. Authentic documents as per the claim made in the EOI must be annexed to the application.


Are there subclasses of the Skilled Migration Visa?

Yes, there are:
    Subclass 189 (Skilled independent – Permanent)
    Subclass 190 (Skilled nominated – Permanent)
    Subclass 489 (Skilled regional – Provisional)


What is the basis of ranking (Point System)?

As per the claims made in the EOI, points are assigned. The threshold for eligibility, currently is 60.
Factor
Standard
Points
Remarks
Age at the time of invitation
18-24
25
The age is inclusive, for instance 24 years 11 months falls in 1st category earning 25 point. If you are above 50 years, you will not be eligible leaving some exceptional cases.
25-32
30
33-39
25
40-44
15
45-49
0
English language
Competent English- IELTS 6 / OET B
0
For eligibility, competent English is the obligatory.
Proficient English- IELTS 7 / OET B
10
Superior English- IELTS 8 / OET B
20
Overseas employment
Atleast 3 years
5
The years will be counted only if they are within the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an application
Atleast 5 years
10
Atleast 8 years
15
Australian employment
Atleast 1 year
5
The years will be counted only if they are within the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an application
Atleast 3 years
10
Atleast 5 years
15
Atleast 8 years
20
Educational qualification at the time of invitation
Doctorate degree
20
The doctorate and Bachelor’s degree must be awarded by any recognized educational institute. The Diploma and Trade Qualification must be awarded by an Australian institute.
Bachelor’s degree
15
Diploma
10
Trade qualification
10
Qualification for nominated occupation
10
Professional year
Atleast 1 year
5
Must have completed a course specified by the Minister in Australia within 4 years prior to receiving an application
Australian qualification
One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualification awarded by an Australian educational institute
5
Must meet Australian Study Requirement
Other factors
Credentialled community language
5
The partner must be eligible on grounds of age, English language ability and nominated occupation
Study in regional Australia or in a low population growth metropolitan area
5
Partner skill qualification
5
Nomination / Sponsorship at the time of invitation
Nomination by State or Territory government
5
For visa subclass 190 only


For visa subclass 489 only
Nomination by State or Territory or sponsorship by an eligible family member for residing and working in a specified area
10


What is the cost of the visa?

Cost of the visa is dependent on several factors. For Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189), the overall cost for a single applicant is Australian dollars 5280.00

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