Overview

- It is point-tested visa, you can only apply for this visa if being invited

- Before apply visa, you need meet the entry requirement of SkillSelect(EOI) (e.g. have an occupation on the list, age, qualifications, skills assessment, English Level) and pass the minimum point criteria (the current pool mark is 65)

- SUBMIT an EOI in SkillSelect after satisfying above minimum requirements

- WAIT for the invitation. The EOI will be evaluated and selected against point ranking among all candidate within the pool

- No guarantee that invitation will be received if only meet minimum requirement. It is always suggest to continue working on more points or seeking other visa options before receiving invitation

- INVITED to apply for visa once the EOI being selected

- APPLY for visa with 60 days from the invitation

- Currently there is not regular invitation round

 

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Procedures

Step 1 - Get Ready for SkillSelect(EOI) – the Preliminary Requirement (minimum requirement)

i. Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list

· Currently three Skilled Occupation Lists (combined list of eligible skilled occupation) have been endorsed by skilled migration visa program Subclass 189 190 491

· MLTSSL: suitable for subclass 189 190 491

· STSOL: suitable for subclass 190 491

· ROL: suitable for subclass 491

 

ii. Have a suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation

· To nominate one occupation from the list, you need pass the skills assessment through relevant skills assessment authorities

· The skills assessment is usually conducted against your qualifications, employments, and some occupation requires English Level. You will be assessed as suitable for migration under the nominated occupation if pass the skills assessment

· Most skills assessment outcome is valid for 2 or 3 years from the date of issuing the letter

 

iii. Meet age requirement, between age 18 and 45

· You should be over 18 to be eligible to submit the EOI

· You must be aged under 45 at time of invitation to apply for the visa. You can still apply for the visa if you turn 45 after being invited

· If you turn 45 after submitting the EOI but before receiving the invitation, you will no longer be eligible for this program

· Points changes among each age tiers

 

iv. Meet Competent English level

· Competent English level is the entry requirement. No point can be claimed from but the EOI will not be valid if you do not meet this level of English.

· You can earn more points if reach higher English level

 

v. Reach the pool mark 65 (the minimum points criteria of EOI)

· You must be able to obtain at least 65 points on EOI to be eligible for this visa. If you cannot obtain 65 points, your EOI will not be selected

· The EOI will be evaluated and selected against point ranking among all candidate within the pool

· If you score enough points and there are places allocated for your occupation, you might receive the invitation to apply for the visa

*calculate your point by EOI Point Table

Step 2 – Submit EOI

You can submit the EOI in SkillSelect when satisfy all requirements listed in Step 1. While waiting for the invitation, you can,

· Work on more points. For example, obtain higher English language level, gain new skilled work, complete a higher qualification etc (higher points can speed up the invitation chance)

· Make changes to the EOI, such as change family structure (it may affect the points), change location, change employment status.

· Every EOI valid for 2yrs, if you do not receive invitation within this period, a new EOI is required to be submitted

 

 

Step 3 - State Nomination

*ONLY apply to 190 and 491. If you apply for 189, skip this step.

· Submit ROI/ITA/Matrix at specific State Government (a similar step to EOI, but run and assess by State Government) (applied to VIC, SA, ACT)

· Been selected by State Government to submit State Nomination(NOM) Application. (Application fee may occur in certain states)

· Accept the invitation and lodge the State Nomination application by due date (State Invitation valid between 7 and 28 days)

· State Nom Outcome (Approval / Refusal). If Approval, you can move to next step.

 

 

Step 4 – Receive EOI invitation (apply to 189 190 491)

· This is the invitation to apply for the Visa at Department of Home Affair (DHA)

· The invitation is valid for 60 calendar days and cannot be extended. You can not lodge the visa application beyond the due date

*Every EOI can be invited twice. If do not apply at both times, the EOI will be removed. You need re-submit a new EOI to participate.

 

 

Step 5 –Visa application

· Get required documents well prepared before lodging the visa application

· Lodge the Visa application online (visa application fee charged at this moment)

· Update your circumstance while waiting, such as location, international travel, change of family composition etc.

· Complete the rest requirements and submit to the case officer as soon as possible, such as Health exam, Biometrics, Police Check

· Visa Outcome (Grant or Refusal)

 

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After Visa Grant

You can stay in Australia permanently. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.

 

Coming to Australia

If you are outside Australia when the visa is granted, you must enter Australia before the Initial entry date on your visa grant letter.

 

The department is aware you and/or family members may not be able to comply with this condition due to global travel restrictions. In this case, holders of valid skilled visas can still enter Australia after their “initial entry date”,