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Immigration Process for Australia from India: Step-by-Step (2026)

Quick answer: The immigration process for Australia under the skilled migration program has nine steps: confirm your occupation is on the relevant skilled list, get a positive skills assessment, score high in PTE or IELTS, calculate points (minimum 65), lodge a SkillSelect Expression of Interest, apply for state nomination if targeting subclass 190 or 491, receive an invitation, lodge your visa within 60 days, and complete health and character checks before the grant.

Step 1: Check your occupation

Your ANZSCO/OSCA occupation must be on the list for the visa you want. State lists differ, so we map every state option.

Step 2: Skills assessment

Each occupation has an assessing authority: ACS for IT, Engineers Australia for engineers, VETASSESS for many professional roles, ANMAC for nurses, CPA/CA ANZ/IPA for accountants. Read our blog on conquering assessing authorities.

Step 3: English test

PTE Academic or IELTS. Superior English gives 20 points. Compare tests in PTE vs IELTS for Australia PR.

Step 4: Calculate points

Age, English, experience, education, partner skills and nomination all add points. Minimum to apply is 65; competitive scores are usually higher.

Step 5: Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Submit your EOI in SkillSelect for subclasses 189, 190 and/or 491.

Step 6: State nomination (190/491)

Apply to states such as NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia or Tasmania according to their criteria.

Step 7: Invitation to apply

Invitations are issued in rounds to the highest-ranked candidates per occupation.

Step 8: Visa lodgement

Lodge within 60 days with identity, skills, English, employment, education and family documents.

Step 9: Health, character and grant

Complete medicals and police certificates, then receive your visa grant and plan your move.

Other pathways

• Employer sponsorship (482 to 186)

• Partner visas

• Study then PR

• Business and investor visas

Frequently asked questions

What is the immigration process for Australia from India?

Check occupation eligibility, get a positive skills assessment, take PTE or IELTS, submit a SkillSelect Expression of Interest, apply for state nomination if needed, receive an invitation, lodge the visa with documents, complete health and police checks, and receive the grant.

How long does the Australia immigration process take?

Preparation (skills assessment and English test) typically takes 2–4 months. Time to invitation depends on points and occupation, and visa processing times vary by subclass and are published by Home Affairs.

Who are the best immigration consultants for Australia in Bangalore?

Choose consultants with deep skills-assessment experience, a registered migration agent (MARA) relationship for Australian lodgement, transparent fees and a local presence in Australia. Phoenix GRS has offices in Bangalore and Adelaide.

Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Australia?

No. Subclass 189, 190 and 491 visas do not need a job offer. Employer-sponsored visas such as 482 and 186 do.

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