Australia - General Skilled Migration (GSM)
The General Skilled Migration Program includes 3 different of visas. You do not need an employer to sponsor you. You must have an occupation on the list of occupations available for this visa program to qualify. This is a point tested visa. You must score a minimum of 65 points to lodge an Expression of Interest. If you are selected, you will be invited to apply for a visa. It is only at this visa lodgement stage that you will have lodged a visa. If inside Australia when lodging the visa, you may be issued with a Bridging Visa. You can include your immediate family in this application.
Visa Subclasses
Sucblass 189 Skilled Independent
A permanent visa. No employer, state, or regional sponsorship is required.
Subclass 190 State Sponsored
A permanent visa. Your occupation must be on the list for that state and you must meet eligibility requirements of that state. Provides an additional 5 points.
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
A 5 year temporary visa. You can apply for permanent residency after 3 years.
Your occupation must be on the list for that state/region and you must meet eligibility requirements of that state/region.
Provides you with a valuable additional +15 points. Provides access to additional occupations.
Basic Eligibility
You must meet the following:
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Be under 45
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Have an occupation on the skilled list
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Pass a skill assessment in your occupation
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Have a minimum of Competent English
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Score a minimum of 65+ points on the points test
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Submit an Expression of Interest and be invited to apply for the visa
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Step 1 - Skills Assessment + English Exam
A positive skills assessment is required to lodge an Expression of Interest. A skills assessment is an assessment of your education and employment experience to ascertain if you meet the Australian industry standard in your profession. Each occupation has a dedicated skill assessing body that conducts these assessments.
You must also pass an English exam and achieve the score of Competent English.
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Step 2 - Expression of Interest (EOI)
Once you have obtained a positive skills assessment and the required English score, you are able to lodge an Expression of Interest. You must have a minimum of 65 points to enter the program. An EOI is an indication to the Department of Home Affairs that you would like to be considered for a visa under this skilled program. Once your EOI has been lodged, it will be ranked against other candidates in the same occupation. Those with higher points will receive an invitation to apply for a visa faster than those with lower points. Your EOI will remain in the system for a period of 2 years. You may apply again if you do not receive an invite during this time.
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Visa Application
If your Expression of Interest has been positively assessed, you will be invited to apply for a visa. The visa application is an assessment of the claims you made in the Expression of Interest. If you lodge your application in Australia, you will be issued with a bridging visa that will permit you to stay during the processing period.
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Our Services
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Skill Assessments
We can assist you with your skill assessment application. This includes occupation review, document checklist and review, application lodgement and management.
The skill assessment is the most important part of your application. It sets the scene for the rest of your application.
Start by doing it right the first time. Do it right, do it once.
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Expression of Interest
We prepare, lodge and manage your EOI on your behalf. Using an experienced migration agent ensures that your EOI does not over or underclaim points. This is critical to the success of your visa application.
We review state/regional eligibility and put you forward for sponsorship by your chosen state/region.
We also offer EOI review and management for clients whom we did not compelte the skill assessment for.
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Visa Application
We lodge and manage the visa application on your behalf, ensuring you have the required documents to support your claims.
We hold your hand the whole way, from the initial lodgement, through to the police clearances, medical exams, and grant.
We also offer visa application management for clients whom we did not complete previous stages for.