Prior to applying for a visa, candidates are required to complete an online service recording their information via an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Here the applicants may state their relevant skills.
They will be tested and must pass the skills assessment.
To be accepted they must also qualify and pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Submitting and applying for your SkillSelect Visa is the next step.
The SkillSelect Visa, is an online service brought in by the Australian government, allowing skilled workers into the country.
This program helps the country better able to understand the economic requirements, skill shortages, and regional shortages throughout Australia.
The program helps the successful processing of applications of who, when and where these visas are granted.
To recap:
- Complete an online form, Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Completion of a Skills Assessment is compulsory
- Passing the exam, International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Applying for the SkillSelect Visa
- The EOI and Skill-Select Visa go hand in hand.
- Do you meet the Requirements?
- Do you have the appropriate skills?
- Are your skills listed on the Skilled Occupations List?
- Do you fulfil the expectations?
- Will your skills be recognised?
- Do you have valid work experience?
- How recent are your skills and qualifications?
- Can you support these claims with evidence from past employers?
- Can you pass the points test score?
- Can you pass the English tests?
Why SkillSelect Benefits You?
This online service has dramatically reduced the processing time of visas.
The government can easily access online, their current economic needs.
Ascertaining which skills will benefit the economic growth of Australia.
Settling migrants by their qualifications in positions much needed by Australia.
Regional Australia and their skill shortages will be successfully addressed here.
The program will allow placement of candidates willing to work and live in regional Australia.
Expression of Interest (EOI) Requirements
- Your skills
- Your work experience
- Your educational history
- Your visa preferences
- Your personal details
- Your work preferences
- Your geographic choices
Employers and Sponsoring
Employers who would like to sponsor overseas workers will be able to use the SkillSelect system.
They will need to state their requirements by using effective searching tools in the system.
Stating:
- Experience required
- Attributes required
- Record of achievements
- Business qualifications
- English language qualifications
- Occupational skills required
Limit of EOI’s Granted (Occupational Ceilings)
Based on Australia’s economic situation, resources are sourced through this program.
Once the required jobs are filled, there will be no more migration for that particular skill.
These are known as occupational ceilings, limiting only the amount of EOI’s that are required by the country at a specific given time.
Invitations will no longer be granted, for that particular Skilled Occupational group.
The Australian Department of Immigration set these limits.
