Go through the skills visa assessment to determine if you are eligible or visit Visa Valley (VisaValley.com.au).
| Processing Time | Points Tests | Expression Of Interest(EOI) |
| Visa Requirements | Skilled Occupation | State Sponsored Occupation |
An Expression of Interest (EOI) followed by a visa application is required for this skilled migration visa. A visa application can be lodged only if your Expression of Interest is accepted and you are invited for a visa. The approximate time required for preparing documents is nearly 2-6 weeks and 2-4 months after post-lodgement of the file. Processing time keeps on changing, one must visit the Department of Home Affairs website for updated processing time.
The average estimate for preparing documents for a skilled graduate visa is about 2-4 weeks. After this 2-3 more months are required this can be named as the post-lodgement processing period.
The general Estimate is as follows: Document preparation 2 to 4 weeks. Post Lodgement Process 2 to 3 months. ( For updated processing time please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.)
Some of the basic requirements for Skilled Independent and Sponsored Visa:
Applicant age must be between 18-45 years.
Applicant must be well educated and must hold a valid degree which will provide a positive impact on the time of skills assessment.
Point Test: Applicant has to earn at least 65 points.
The points for skilled migration visa depend on below given factors which include:
| Age (Between 18-45) | English language (Ielts/ PTE/Toefl) |
| Work Experience | Education Qualification |
| Partner Skills (If Married) | Recognition of Australian Study (If studied in Australia) |
| Australian study in Regional Area | Credentialed Community Language (If you have NAATI Accredited translation Qualification) |
| State Sponsorship | Family Sponsorship |
| Special Education Qualification (Master or PhD in Australia) |
To identify specific skill shortage in Australia, the Australian government has prepared the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
One must be able to demonstrate its work experience and/or qualification matches an occupation that is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), to apply for a visa that does not requires a state sponsorship.
State sponsored occupations are sponsored by an Australian State/Territory Government and occupations can be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
Below are the current occupations on long and medium-term strategic skill list (MLTSSL) that does not require a sponsorship:
To record their details to be considered for a skilled visa through an Expression of Interest (EOI), SkillSelect is an online system that enables skilled workers interested in migrating to Australia. People intending to migrate to Australia may be invited by the Australian Government to lodge a visa application.
It is an indication that you would like to be considered for a skilled visa, an EOI is not the same as a visa application.
Depending on the visa you want to be considered for, You need to provide a range of information in your EOI. While you don’t need to submit documents supporting your claims when you submit your EOI, you must have a range of information prepared.
After you submit your EOI, an invitation to make a visa application may be issued very quickly and you will only have 60 days to lodge a completed visa application.
NOTE: One must have documents supporting the claims you make in your EOI ready to go.
The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Regional Occupation List (ROL) are used by Australian State/Territory Governments to select State Sponsored Occupations and to identify specific skill shortages in certain states and regional areas of Australia.
An individual must be able to demonstrate its work experience and/or qualification matches an occupation listed below to obtain sponsorship.
Below are the current occupations that Australian States/Territories will sponsor:
