Overview
The General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is designed for skilled professionals and technicians under the age of 45 who wish to migrate to Australia based on their qualifications, skills, and work experience. It operates through a points-based invitation system that evaluates various factors, including the applicant’s occupation, skills assessment, English proficiency, and eligibility for state or family sponsorship.
Process:
1. Identify Occupation:
The applicant must identify their occupation on the legislative instrument LIN 19/051, which lists eligible occupations.
2. Skills Assessment:
Undergo a skills assessment with the relevant assessing authority for the chosen occupation.
3. Achieve Minimum Score:
Meet the points threshold (currently 65 points) and demonstrate a minimum of Competent English proficiency. Points can be gained through factors such as age, work experience, qualifications, partner points, English level and additional criteria like state nomination or family sponsorship amid others.
4. Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI):
Submit an EOI through the SkillSelect system, detailing qualifications, experience, and other factors relevant to the points test.
5. State Nomination or Family Sponsorship:
Applicants may pursue state nomination (if required) or secure sponsorship from eligible family members residing in regional Australia.
6. Receive an Invitation:
Wait for an invitation to apply for a visa based on the EOI.
7. Apply for a Skilled Visa:
Once invited, submit the visa application.
Visas Available Under GSM:
1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):
- Permanent residency visa.
- Open to applicants whose occupations are listed in the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) under LIN 19/051.
- Does not require state nomination or family sponsorship.
2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190):
- Permanent residency visa.
- Available to applicants with occupations on the MLTSSL or Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) under LIN 19/051.
- Requires state nomination, with the nominating state contributing 5 points towards the points test.
3. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491):
- Provisional visa with a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa, granted after living and working in a designated regional area for three years and meeting income requirements.
- Available for occupations listed in the MLTSSL, STSOL, and Regional Occupation List (ROL) under LIN 19/051.
Streams
State Nominated Stream:
Open to applicants with occupations on the MLTSSL, STSOL, or ROL.
Family Sponsored Stream:
Open to applicants with occupations on the MLTSSL only and with sponsorship from an eligible relative residing in a designated regional area.
Standing Independent 189
1
Validation of occupancy
2
Expression of Interest (EOI)
3
Invitation
4
Visa application
Permanent dependent 190
1
Validation of occupancy
2
Expresión de interés (EOI)
3
Application for state/family sponsorship
4
Invitation
5
Visa application
To state/family sponsorship
1
Validation of occupancy
2
Expression of Interest (EOI)
3
Application for state/family sponsorship
4
Invitation
5
Visa application
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