Skilled Visa to Australia

Australia is one of the most popular destinations for Skilled professionals who wish to start a new life in another country. This pathway allows you and your family members to come in Australia and ultimately apply for citizenship. The Australian migration system is considered as the most demand driven and applicants friendly. Each year Australia approves more migration visas than any other similar countries. The number of occupation categories that Australia permits is exceptionally high. Due to its rapid economic growth and low population density, Australia is the perfect migration destination for professionals who really care for their career and family. To see Australia’s strong economy in recent years, leading to a high demand for skilled migrants. We process for –

1. Visa Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa: This is points-based visa is for skilled workers who are not sponsored by state or territory government of Australia. With this visa, you can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. The applicant can include his/her eligible family members in the application. You can sponsor your family members. This is a permanent visa and allows visa holders to remain in Australia indefinitely with full work rights.
2. Visa Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa: This is a points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by state or territory government of Australia. You can travel freely to and from Australia for up to 5 years, after which you will need a Resident Return visa (RRV) to re-enter Australia. You may be eligible to apply for citizenship. The applicant can include his/her family members in the application. This is also a permanent visa and allows visa holders to remain in Australia indefinitely with full work rights.
3. Visa Subclass 491 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa: The Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 491) is a new skilled migration visa to Australia. It is designed for skilled individuals in particular occupations who are willing to live in any of the designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years. The applicant can travel to and from Australia as you please and have your or your partner’s child or step-child live, work and study alongside you, with the same benefits you enjoy. This is the pathway to applying for permanent residency in Australia, provided you meet certain qualifying conditions.

Basic Requirements

• You must be under 45 years of age.
• Your occupation must be on the Skilled Occupations list.
• You must attain a points score of 65
• You must have passed an approved English language test
• You must meet health and character requirements
• You must not have outstanding debts to the Australian government.
• You must not have had a visa refused or cancelled previously. If so, you may not be able to apply.

The features and benefits of this visa

For you:

• It is a permanent visa. You can migrate to Australia forever
• You can work, study and live anywhere in Australia
• You are entitled to access Medicare, Australia’s subsidized universal health care scheme
• You can travel freely to and from Australia for up to 5 years, after which you will need a Resident Return visa (RRV) to re-enter Australia
• You may be eligible to apply for citizenship

For your family:

• Your immediate family members, including your partner and your or your partner’s child or step-child, will enjoy precisely the same benefits and rights as you do
• Your children are entitled to free primary and secondary education
• You can apply to sponsor the migration of eligible relatives to join you in Australia

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

1. Is IELTS required for Australian skill Assessment?
Ans: Yes, it is mandatory for a Skilled visa. Minimum requirement IELTS score 6 in EB.
2. What is the minimum point to get a Skilled Visa?
Ans: Minimum 65 points.
3. Can I include my spouse and child in visa application?
Ans: Yes, you can include your spouse and Child in the Visa application.
4. Can I extend my initial entry date?
Ans: No, you can’t extend.
5. Can I work in Australia?
Yes, you can apply for jobs in Australia as long as your Visa has no working restrictions. There are a number of visas, for example Subclass – 189, 190 and 491 that allow you to work, but most have restrictions about the kind of work you can do. For example:
– If you have a tourist visa, you CAN’T WORK at all.
– If you have a student visa and work permit, you can only work up to 20 hours per week while you are studying.
– If you have a working holiday visa, you are not allowed to work for any one employer for more than 6 months.
Each type of visa has special conditions.
6. Can my spouse work in Australia?
Ans: yes, your spouse can full-time work in Australia.
7. Do I need to translate my documents?
Ans: If your documents are not English, they will need to be translated into English.
8. How long does it take to receive your results from the eligibility assessment?
You will receive your results immediately. Your results are based on the claims that you have made.
9. What is state nomination?
State nomination allows the states and territories of Australia to sponsor skilled migration applicants under a broad range of industries, to meet their skilled shortages. The state nominating body specifies which business and skilled visas that state or territory nominates applicants under, and it specifies the number of visas that will be granted as part of this program.
10. How long does it take to become an Australian citizen?
In order to be granted Australian citizenship, you are required to have lived in Australia for at least 4 years, and for a minimum 1 year as permanent resident.