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- According to US News & World Report, Australia is the eighth-best country in the world for getting citizenship and the seventh-best country for quality of life.
- According to US News & World Report, Australia is the eighth-best country in the world for getting citizenship and the seventh-best country for quality of life.
- It features an orderly point-based immigration system and is 3rd best country in the world for a comfortable retirement
- The New Immigration point system of Australia will make it easy for the applicants to earn more immigration points
- In order to invite, evaluate, and nominate qualified candidates for Australian Skilled Visas, Australia is increasingly expanding its State nomination procedures.
Australia Immigration general eligibility
Australia is renowned for having a well-organized immigration system and lax immigration regulations. The most popular immigration routes into Australia are through skilled migration and sponsored/nominated visas. So, let’s examine the prerequisites for Australia’s most popular skilled visa categories. A candidate must:
- For skilled, nominated, or sponsored visas, you must be under 45 years old;
- Be under 45 years of age (for skilled/Nominated/sponsored visas)
- Your occupation must be in relevant Skilled occupation list of Australia • Get the Skill Assessment done from a recognised assessing authority
- IELTS (English Language Proficiency Test) with a minimum six band score in all four abilities
If applying for a state-nominated visa, you must:
- Obtain the state nomination if applying for a state nominated visa
- Provide education and work-experience related documents
- Provide Medical certificate for fitness
- Provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) as proof of good character
About Australia’s General Skilled Migration
Australia’s General Skilled Migration Scheme (GSM) invites brilliant and skilled individuals from outside to apply for a temporary or permanent skilled visa there. It is a point-based immigration programme. Three well-liked and point-tested visa types under the GSM are:
- Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
- Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491
The first two on the above list are permanent visas, while the third one (Subclass 491) is a temporary visa issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for a period of five years. If you wish to apply for any of the aforementioned visa categories, you must first make sure that you have a strong point score (at least 65 out of 100) based on some important aspects of your profile. Age, education, proficiency in the English language, employment history, and other criteria are among them.
For each type of visa, Australia also maintains a Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Therefore, before applying, you should additionally verify that your profession is included in the applicable SOL. You should also confirm that you comply with the eligibility point requirements. You can then enter your Expression of Interest (EOI) via the SkillSelect system online. The Department of Home Affairs in Australia will send you an ITA (Invitation to Apply) for a visa if your profile is chosen.
Online Application Steps for Australia Immigration
We are going to discuss the steps that you will need to follow in the Australia ECI Process. Make sure to not miss out on any point as it might affect your ECI process in the future. Let’s begin!
1. Make an online profile
Open a personal online account at the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ official website as soon as possible if you wish to apply for an Australian visa (ImmiAccount). Simply enter your personal information, choose a password, and confirm your account via email to open the account without charge. You can manage your application online, attach your supporting materials, and monitor the visa application review procedure. Additionally, if the applicant is one of the following, an organisational account can be created:
A registered migration expert
Verified from a company.
From a sponsoring business.
2. Select the Visa Type
There are various sorts of Australian visas available. These will largely depend on the purpose of your trip; you can apply for a visa for tourism, study, employment, etc.
3. Submit the Australian Visa Form
There is a different application form for each type of visa. After choosing your visa type, you can continue filling out the form. You must fill out a form with personal information (name, birthdate, marital status, etc.), the reason you wish to travel to Australia, the length of your stay, and other information. If you are applying jointly with family or friends, each applicant must submit a separate application.
4. Attach the Required Documents
You can attach documents to the online application in the following ways:
- Click the “attach a document” option.
- Specify to whom you are attaching the file.
- Explain why you are including this document.
- Select on the document type.
- Specify the file’s name.
- Select attach.
You only need to choose the option to “link a passport photo” when you wish to upload photos because there is a separate section for it.
Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, different documents are needed, but in general, you will need a passport, identification photos, travel insurance, financial documents, etc. Ensure that the papers you use are coloured scans.
5. Pay the Application Fee
Depending on the visa, there are different visa fees for Australia. However, in order for your application to be processed, you must pay the application cost before submitting it. You can choose how you want to pay the cost while submitting the online application. You have the option of paying with a debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
6. Submit the Application
Following the completion of these steps, you can submit your application. If something has changed, you can go back and get in touch with the Australian authorities using the ImmiAccount. You can use the account to inform the Department of Foreign Affairs, for instance, if your address has changed. While processing times vary because each application is unique, you may watch the progress of your visa application through your account. If no problems arise, you might get your visa in as little as a few days.
Other Popular Australia Visa options
Various visa categories have been created by the Australian government depending on the type of tourist, the reason for immigration, etc.
Here are a few of Australia’s most common visa types:
- Visitor Visa Subclass 600
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494
- Visa for Medical Treatment (Subclass 602)
- Aged Parent visa (subclass 804/103)
- Partner visa (subclass 309 and 100)
- Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)
- Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115)
What are the different program for Australia Immigration Process ?
S.No | Details | Visa Subclass | |||
| 189 | 190 | 491 | 482 | ||
| 1 | PR Visa Validity | 5 years | 5 years | – | – |
| 2 | Occupation should be listed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Family visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Education, Employment, English requirements | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Sponsored by | – | State | Regional State | Employer |
| 6 | PR Eligibility | – | It is a PR. However applicants have to stay 2 yrs in sponsored state | Work for 3 years in 5 years with at least minimum taxable salary of AUD53, 900 P.A in Regional Areas to convert to PR | Based on the eligibility |
| 7 | Temporary visa | – | – | 5 Years. Applicant can move between the regions | 2 – 4 Years |
| 8 | Priority Processing | N/A | N/A | Applicable | N/A |
| 9 | Applicant can enroll to Medicare | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Stages of Process & Timelines: | |||||
| 1 | Skills assessment | 2-3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months |
| 2 | EOI | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| 3 | State sponsorship | 2-3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months – Employer nomination |
| 4 | Process Timelines | 4-8 months | 4-8 months | 4-6 months | 4-6 months |