Australia is one of the top countries which is famous among applicants for study and work. Well, you can also get the opportunity to work and stay there permanently by getting the skilled migrant visa. If you are not aware then read the topic as we have mentioned it to increase the knowledge of migrants.
The migration process is constantly changing as new policies and rules are being introduced constantly. In case, you are planning to get the PR in Australia then the applicant needs to have some basic skills.
How the program of Skill Set works?
The Skill Select migration scheme is an “invitation only” program which means you must be invited by the Department of Home Affairs before the visa is applied. Firstly, you need to register by submitting the EOI (Expression of Interest) and you also have to calculate how many points are needed. If the applicant gets the invitation then they to give the documents to support their claim. The validity of the invitation is 60 days.
How the Skill Select Score is calculated?
Age
The age is counted when the invitation is received to apply for the visa. The score you will get is between 0 to 30.
The age range is calculated as:
- 18 to 24 – 25 points
- 25 to 32 – 30 points
- 33 to 39 – 25 points
- 40 to 44 – 15 points
- 45 and over – not eligible for a Skill Select Visa
English Ability
For superior English skills, the applicant is awarded 20 points, for proficient English 10 points, and competent skills 0 points. If the citizen is from Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United States, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom, it will be assumed the applicant have competent English skills. You should participate in IELTS or OET tests as they demonstrate your English skills.
In IELTS, if you get 6 in four sections then you have competent English. For superior English, the applicant should have 8 in each section.
Work experience
This can give the applicant up to 20 points. Whether you have worked inside or outside of Australia both will be checked. Only thing is that the experience should be relevant to the occupation you have nominated.
Points will be calculated as:
Outside Australia
- 3 to 4 years – 5 points
- 5 to 7 years – 10 points
- 8 to 10 years – 15 points
Within Australia
- 1 to 2 years – 5 points
- 3 to 4 years – 10 points
- 5 to 7 years – 15 points
- 8 to 10 years – 20 points
Education
For educational qualification around 20 points are given and it should be according to the Australian Standards.
Points are calculated as:
- Diploma – 10 points
- Bachelor degree – 15 points
- Doctorate – 20 points
Make sure you seek the help of the best migration consultant as they will make you understand everything in a better way. To get the best advice meet our expert migrant agent as they are in this field for many years.
