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Outlined below is general
information about the process of applying to migrate or for permanent residence under the
skilled migration stream:
GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
There are 5 main categories of skilled visas (Applicant can apply in Australia or offshore):
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Independent - Applicant meets
the basic requirements and does not have a sponsor.
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Skill Matching - Applicant
seeks to be nominated by a State or Territory government or an employer.
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Designated Area Sponsor - Applicant has
a sponsor who is a relative that lives in a designated area.
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Australian Sponsored - Applicant has a
Sponsor who is related to the Applicant but the Sponsor lives outside the
designated area.
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Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa - Applicant is sponsored by a State or Territory authority and is permiited a temporary stay of 3 years. The applicant must live in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area.
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Basic Requirements for General Skilled
Migration
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Age - Applicant must be under 45 years of age.
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English Language - Applicant must have
vocational English ability.
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Qualifications - Applicant must have
post-secondary qualifications (University or Trade). Qualifications must be assessed by the relevant assessing authority.
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Nominated Occupation - Applicant must
nominate an occupation which fits applicant's skills and qualifications.
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Recent Work Experience - Applicant must
have been in paid employment for at least 1 - 2 years immediately prior to application.
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Points Test - Applicant must meet the passmark for the General Skilled Migration points test.
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Health and Character tests - Applicant must successfully complete a medical examination and meet character requirements.
EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME
Employer Requirements
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Employer must demonstrate that they have a
need for a paid employee, that the business is located in
Australia and that it is operated by the employer.
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Employer must prove that the vacancy requires
the appointment of a 'highly-skilled person.
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Employer must demonstrate that the
highly-skilled person is eligible for any mandatory licensing,
registration or professional body membership where required.
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Employer must prove that the position is a
full time, fixed-term appointment of at least 3 years, with a
possibility of renewal.
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Employer has a satisfactory training record.
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Employer must demonstrate that the position
cannot be filled through the local market unless the position is
an occupation in demand.
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The terms and conditions of employment must be
in accordance with Australian Industrial laws.
Nominee Requirements
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Nominee must have skills relevant to the
nominated position.
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Nominee must be a 'highly skilled person'.
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Nominee can satisfy any mandatory licensing or
registration requirements.
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The employment is still available.
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Nominee is less than 45 years of age.
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Nominee has vocational level English language
ability.
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Nominee and all family members meet health and
character requirements.
DISTINGUISHED
TALENT
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Applicant must demonstrate an internationally
recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in
sport, the arts or research and academia.
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Applicant is still prominent in the profession.
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Applicant is considered an asset to the
Australian community.
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Applicant must prove that there will be no
difficulty in obtaining employment or in becoming established
independently in Australia.
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Applicant must be nominated by an eligible
Australian nominee that has a national reputation in the
Applicant's field of expertise.
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Applicant must meet the mandatory health and
character requirements.
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General Skilled Migration
