If you are planning to migrate to Australia and you
are currently not a student studying in Australia,
you could apply under one of the following 3 categories:
Skilled – Independent
If you do not have a blood relative in Australia,
this would be the most suitable category for you.
You need to score a minimum of 115 points in the points
test to be eligible to apply.
The requirements for this visa
are:
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You must nominate an occupation
on the Skilled Occupations List, and have your skills
assessed as suitable by the relevant Australian
assessing body.
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You are also generally required
to have recent work experience in a skilled occupation
- the exact amount will depend on your occupation.
If you have recently completed an Australian qualification,
you may be exempt from this requirement.
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You must have at least vocational
ability in English - you may be required to sit
an English language exam to establish this.
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You must pass a skilled migration
points test, which you can try online from our site.
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You must be under 45 years of
age when you apply.
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All family members must pass
health and character checks.
Skilled – Australian Sponsored
You could be able to apply under this category, if
you have a blood relative in Australia who lives outside
one of the designated areas and you are related to
him/her as a
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a non-dependent child (natural,
adoptive or step-child) or
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a parent or
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a brother or sister (natural,
adoptive or step-sibling) or
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a niece or nephew (natural,
adoptive or step-niece or nephew)
The pass mark is lower at 110 for this category and
the pool mark is set at 105
All the other criteria are the same as skilled-independent
category.
Skilled – Designated Area
Sponsored
You could be eligible to apply under this category,
if you have a close relative who lives in one of the
designated areas of Australia. You must be related
to your sponsor as
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a non-dependent child (natural,
adoptive or step-child) or
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a parent or
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a brother or sister (natural,
adoptive or step-sibling) or
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a niece or nephew (natural,
adoptive or step-niece or nephew) or
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a first cousin or
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a grand child.
This category is not points tested, meaning there
is no pass mark or pool mark. However all basic requirements
need to be satisfied.
To be able to migrate under one of the three skilled
migration categories
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you must be below 45 years of
age
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have good English
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your occupation must be in the
‘Skilled Occupation List’ &
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you should have recent work
experience
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