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Skilled Migration

Australia's Skilled Migration program provides a pathway to permanent residency for qualified foreign nationals with professional skills and work experience. Visa includes: 1.Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), 2.Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190). Be nominated by a State or Territory government, 3.Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491), (Be Sponsored by a Designated Regional Area).

Skilled Migration

12-18 Months

Processing Cycle

permenant resident

Obtain identity

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Application requirements

Application process

STEP 1
Skills Assessment
Check if your occupation is on the Australian skilled migration lists (MLTSSL/STSOL). Step 2: Submit required documents to the relevant skills assessing authority (e.g., ACS for IT, Engineers Australia for engineering, VETASSESS for general professions). The assessment usually takes 1-3 months
STEP 2
English Examination(IELTS/PTE/TOEFL)
Must meet the minimum score (e.g., IELTS 6.0 in each band or higher, with some occupations requiring 7.0 in each band). PTE Advantage: The PTE test has become increasingly popular in recent years due to faster results and relatively lower difficulty
STEP 3
EOI(Expression of Interest)
A minimum of 65 points is required to submit an EOI (Expression of Interest). However, competitive occupations (e.g., IT, Engineering) often require 85+ points for invitation.Points Calculation Factors Include: Age Educational qualifications Skilled work experience English language proficiency Partner/spouse skills (if applicable)
STEP 4
Visa application
Submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) to the candidate pool

Apply For Fees

1. English Language Tests (Mandatory)      
All applicants must provide approved test results.      
Test Cost (AUD) Validity  
IELTS (Academic/General) $395-$410 3 years  
PTE Academic $375-$395 3 years  
TOEFL iBT $300-$350 2 years  
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) $350-$400 3 years  
Notes:      
Some assessing authorities (e.g., EA, ACS) may require higher scores.      
UKVI IELTS (for certain visas) costs ~$440.      
       
2. Skills Assessment Fees (Mandatory)      
Costs vary by assessing authority.      
Assessing Authority Occupations Covered Cost (AUD)  
Engineers Australia (EA) Engineering $1,170+  
Australian Computer Society (ACS) IT/Computing $500-$1,000  
VETASSESS General Professionals (e.g., Managers, Marketers) $1,000-$1,500  
TRA (Trade Recognition Australia) Trades (e.g., Electricians, Chefs) $1,000-$2,000  
AITSL Teachers $1,050   
ANMAC Nurses $530-$1,100  
Notes:      
Additional fees may apply for experience verification.      
Processing times vary (4-12 weeks).      
       
3. Visa Application Fees (Mandatory)      
Department of Home Affairs charges (2024):      
Visa Type Primary Applicant Partner Child (<18)
Subclass 189 (Independent) $4,640  $2,320  $1,160 
Subclass 190 (State Nominated) $4,640  $2,320  $1,160 
Subclass 491 (Regional) $4,640  $2,320  $1,160 
Notes:      
Some states charge nomination fees (e.g., NSW: $330).      
Fees are non-refundable if the application is refused.      
       
4. Health Examinations (Mandatory)      
Must be completed at approved panel clinics.      
Service Cost (AUD)    
Medical Exam (501+502) $330-$450    
Chest X-ray $80-$150    
Additional Tests (if required) $100+    
Notes:      
Fees vary by country/clinic.      
Results are valid for 12 months.      

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