If you are a skilled worker or business person from overseas who wishes to migrate to Australia then use SkillSelect to make an expression of interest. Using SkillSelect all EOIs need to be completed online. An expression of interest is not a visa application & in SkillSelect there is no fee to create or submit an EOI.
For certain programs you are required to participate in a skills assessment or points test. Even if you don’t meet the pass mark you will be able to complete an expression of interest, but you will not be entitled to be invited to apply for a visa.
How Does SkillSelect Work?
- Candidates enter their detailed information into SkillSelect via the Australian Department of Home Affairs online form.
- Candidates undergo a skill test which assesses their abilities, proficiency of English language & educational level.
- Candidates select an Expression of Interest in the category of visa for which they would like to be selected.
- Once the candidate is in the system, the invitation will be sent by Australian employers or state & territory governments to lodge an application for a visa. This is the nomination process which is mostly needed for skilled worker visas.
- The candidate completes a visa application process.
- If the candidate is accepted, then he/she will obtain a visa & then they may live and work in Australia.
Categories of Skilled Worker Visa
There are totally 8 categories of visa for skilled workers. Each requires a certain skill selection. Review the detailed information to take a look about the different visas and the requirements to apply given below.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
This is one of the types of PR visas for points-tested skilled workers. It does not need family sponsorship or nomination from a territory government. However, you may require an ITA (Invitation to Apply), as well as the following requirements:
- Be nominated in an skilled occupation list
- Have received a right skills assessment for that particular occupation
- The age must be less than or equal to 50
- Should have attained the score mentioned in your letter of invitation based on the factors in the points test
- Have at least knowledge of English
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
This is one of the kinds of PR visas especially for points-tested skilled workers. It requires nomination from a state or territory government as well as:
- Be nominated in an skilled occupation list
- Have received a right skills assessment for that particular occupation
- The age must be less than or equal to 50
- Should have attained the score mentioned in your letter of invitation based on the factors in the points test
- Have at least knowledge of English
- Should have been nominated by the state or territory government agency of an Australian
Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 489)
This is a 4-year visa that permits skilled workers to live and work in particular regions of Australia. There are various requirements depending on whether you are applying under the extended stay pathway.
Temporary Work Visa (subclass 457)
This skilled worker visa is valid for up to 4 years. It requires a sponsor and work to be in a nominated occupation.
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
This is also one of the types of PR visa for skilled workers. The requirements are as below:
- Should be nominated by an Authorised Australian employer
- The age should be less than 50
- Meet the skills, educational qualifications and English language requirements
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (subclass 187)
This is a one of the types of PR visa especially for skilled workers. Following are the requirements:
- Have been nominated by an Australian employer for a job in country of Australia
- The age should be less than 50
- Meet the skills, educational qualifications and English language requirements
Business Talent Visa (subclass 132)
This visa is for an entrepreneur that permits you to set up a new business or develop an existing business in Australia. To get this visa, you must have a nomination from a state or territory government agency of Australia and be invited to apply by the minister.
Business Innovation & Investment visa (subclass 188)
This visa is for entrepreneurs who wish to establish a new business and manage an existing business in Australia or to invest in Australia..
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