SkillSelect: Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect and provide information about your skills, work experience, and qualifications.
Skills Assessment: Get your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for your occupation. This step verifies that your qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards.
English Language Proficiency :
English Test: Take an approved English language test, such as IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL, or Cambridge English, and achieve the required scores for your visa subclass.
Occupation List :
Check the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) or the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) to confirm that your occupation is in demand in Australia.
Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) :
Submit your EOI through SkillSelect and indicate your interest in applying for a skilled visa. Your EOI will be ranked based on points awarded for factors like age, qualifications, work experience, and English proficiency.
Invitation to Apply (ITA) :
If you meet the minimum points requirement and your EOI is selected, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a skilled visa.
Visa Application :
Choose Visa Subclass: Select the appropriate skilled visa subclass, such as Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent visa) or Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated visa).
Lodge Visa Application: Submit a complete visa application, including all required documents, proof of funds, health assessments, character certificates, and biometrics.
Points Test :
Meet the minimum points requirement on the skilled migration points test, considering factors like age, English proficiency, work experience, education, and other criteria.
Health and Character Checks :
Undergo health assessments and provide character certificates to demonstrate that you meet Australia's health and character requirements.
Visa Grant :
If your visa application is approved, you will receive a visa grant notification, allowing you to live, work, and study in Australia under the skilled visa subclass you applied for.
Permanent Residency Approval :
If your application is approved, you will receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a Permanent Resident Visa.
Move to Australia :
Make arrangements to move to Australia, activate your visa upon arrival, and start your new life as a skilled migrant in Australia.
