Points Tested General Skilled Migration (GSM)
The Permanent Solution
The purpose of the Skilled Migration Program is to attract highly skilled and employable people for migration to Australia. It is the most common form of migration to Australia, and Questra is here to help manage your skilled migration application through SkillSelect.
The Application Process
Check Your Eligibility
Prior to submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI), applicants must meet the pass mark in the Skilled Migration Points Test.
Wait for Invitation
Once you have submitted an EOI, you can then be invited by the Australian government, Australian employers, or state governments to apply for the skilled visa.
Submit an EOI
In order to apply for Skilled Independent or Skilled Nominated visa, you are required to submit an EOI through SkillSelect.
Apply for Visa
After receiving an invitation to apply for the visa from the DOHA, you will have 60 days to lodge a visa application. Without an invitation you are not eligible to apply.
Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa
Subclass 491 – Skilled Regional Visa
Subclass 191 Skilled Residence Visa
Common Questions
What is the General Skilled Migration Points System?
- age
- English competency
- skilled employment in the last 10 years outside Australia
- skilled employment in the last 10 years in Australia
- qualifications
- Australian study requirement
- specialist education qualification, and
- other criteria, such as partner skill qualifications.
- The number of points you receive in each subcategory depends on your situation. Accordingly, the Australian Government has created a points table that helps you calculate how many points you may have.
What is a Skills Assessment?
If you are invited, you have 60 calendar days to apply for the visa.
These are the basic details that you need to Iy lodge your EOI:
- Basic personal details
- Work Ie details
- Qualification documents
- English Language certification (ie. IELTS)
- Positive skills assessment letter, related to your nominated occupation
- Once you’ve submitted your EOI, you’ll be added to the pool of people waiting to be invited to apply for a visa. When you receive your invitation, you will then have 60 days to file for a visa. We make sure that your visa is lodged quickly and accurately.
What is an invitation to apply?
The list on which your job appears (Short Term Skilled Occupation LIST – STSOL or Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List – MLTSTL)
- Your overall point score
- The number of people in your occupation who have already lodged an EOI
- State requirements and quotas for your occupation
Key takeaway
If you have the right skills and expertise, then you may be able to qualify for Australia’s Skilled Migration Program. However, make sure that you meet the general and specific requirements of the relevant subclass visa.
The most appropriate visa for you depends on your:
- Length of stay in Australia
- Educational qualifications
- Employment history
- English language skills, and
- Specific circumstances.
If you need help to decide the visa is right for you, we can help. Get in touch with Questra immigration today!
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