Australia
Skilled Migration
Visa

To be eligible for general skilled migration to Australia, you must score at least 120 points in the Points Test. Points are awarded on the following criteria:

• Age: You must be under the age of 45 when you apply.
• English language: You need to have sufficient English language skills for working in Australia. Note: a higher level of English is required for certain occupations.
• Qualifications: You must have post-secondary (such as university or trade) qualifications and your skills must be assessed by the relevant assessing authority. Visa First can organise this for you.
• Nominated occupation: When you apply for your Australian Skilled Migrant Visa you must nominate a skilled occupation from the Skilled Occupations List which fits your skills and qualifications.
• Specific work experience: You must provide evidence that you’ve been in paid employment in your skilled occupation for at least 12 of the 18 months prior to your application. Depending on your occupation you may need to provide evidence of paid employment in your skilled occupation for at least 2 years prior to applying.
• Australian qualification exemption: You will not need to meet the work experience requirement if you have completed an Australian qualification within the 6 months before applying for your Australian Visa.
• Health assessment
• Character assessment
• Australian work experience
• Partner skills

Skilled Occupations List (SOL)
To qualify for an Australian Skilled Independent Visa you must nominate an occupation from the SOL, which is broken down into four main categories:

• Managers and administrators
• Professionals
• Associate professionals
• Tradespersons

Skills Assessment
For this Australian Work Visa you need to have a minimum of 900 hours of formal training in order to have your skills assessed through a recognised body like FAS or City & Guilds. This is expected to change shortly to allow for on-the-job experience to be recognised.

Apply now for your Australian Skilled Independent Visa
Call us to book your visa today or fill in our online registration form and we’ll call you back.