
What is General Skilled Migration ?
The General Skilled Visa to Australia is the best option to choose for the skilled individuals or their families who wish to migrate to the country. With this one can even opt for further permanent residency in the country and fill-in the skill shortages in Australia. Visas laid under the category of General Skilled Migration program are mainly based on the points collected and tested as per an individual’s profile. This can be either independent, State / Territory sponsored or even family-sponsored permanent visas.
However, before applying, one needs to look at the Skilled Occupation list of the country to identify their occupation and its corresponding eligibility for applying for the permanent residency via this program.
Australian PR can be easily gained under the General Skilled Migration visa. It is considered as one of the best and most suitable form of migration.
Here are a few top benefits of gaining Australian Permanent Residency-
- As an Australian PR, an individual is eligible to sponsor their family members and they easily be eligible for migrating to the country under descripted visa program.
- Gaining an Australian PR is a direct eligibility to enrol in country’s medicare plan that covers all kinds of medical and health benefits of an individual and their families.
- Australian PR gives permission to enjoy Centrelink, a welfare program that extends income support and several other corelated monetary aids under Australian government.
- PR makes an individual eligible for getting the First Home Owner Grant that covers a handsome amount when you wish to buy a house for the first time in the country.
- Gaining access to higher education student loans becomes easier after gaining the PR.
- Children born in Australia automatically gain the Australian citizen. Such children are thus eligible to enjoy all the rights laid by the government of Australia.
- Australian citizenship is the next step associated after gaining your PR.
- Once you hold a PR and later get an Australian citizenship, you have the right to live in Australia, indefinitely.
Eligibility criteria for General Skilled Migration visa for Australia
As directed by the Australian government, anyone looking for an Australian migration under the general skilled visa needs to fulfill a certain criterion.
Here is a list-
- Applicants need to achieve minimum 65 points on the points assessment scale to get the eligibility for applying for Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- He/she needs to be nominated by a participating State or Territory government in the Australian province, mandatorily.
- He/she must be under the age of 50 years.
- Must possess basic English language skills.
- Must meet the required health conditions.
- Must meet the required character needs.
- Should not have any outstanding debts or loan against the Australian government in any form.
- Must be willing to sign an undertaking under the Australian Values Statement.
Types of General Skilled Migration visa
Under the General Skilled Visa program, there are multiple types of Visas, an individual can apply for. Here is the overview!
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
Under the 189 Visa, one can apply for the visa under a points-tested permanent visa program. This is suitable for the non-sponsored skilled workers willing to work in Australia. Anyone with the required skillset but could not be sponsored by any Australian employer, their family member or by a state or territory can apply through this program. However, one needs to obtain a minimum of 65 points to be eligible for applying through the Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189).
Applicants need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) and wait for their invitation by SkillSelect. Post invitation, individual need to wait for 60 days for further application submission. Once the visa is granted, one can accompany their family members and be eligible to live, work and study in the country as a PR. - Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190)
Applicants who are sponsored by the State can apply for the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190). This too is a points-based permanent visa plan, exclusively for the skilled workers. However, the only difference is that they are already nominated by an Australian State or an Australian Territory government. - Skilled Regional Nominated (Subclass 491)
Under the skilled regional nominated (subclass 491) plan, individuals are sponsored by their family. This program is specially created for encouraging skilled workers to live, work and earn in the specified province of Australia for a period of five years. - Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 190)
Under this visa program, international students who are recently graduated but are still waiting to gain relevant occupation in Australia with certain skills and qualifications can apply. This one gives way to make fresh graduates eligible to get employed under relevantly specific occupations in Australia. This also gives permission to live, study and work in Australia on a temporary basis which would range for up to 18 months, usually.
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