2. Permanent Residency
Permanent residency program / General
skilled migration (GSM)
This program is for the people who are not sponsored by the
employer and have their own skills in a particular occupation
required in Australia.
Its 5 years PR
You can apply for citizenship after 3 years.
3. Benefits of the Visa
Live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.
Study full time at any grade of learning whether it is school, graduate,
post graduate or vocational education at domestic scholar rates.
Receive subsidized health care facilities
Receive certain social security advantage payments.
Apply for Australian citizenship after spending specific time in the
homeland.
Sponsor family member for permanent or temporary residency.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must score 60 points in total based on their
educational qualification, work experience, language
proficiency, age and similar other factors.
They must have an occupation which is included in one of
the Australian Government occupation lists:-
CSOL:-If sponsored by any eligible relative or any state or
territory government.
SOL: - If not sponsored by any eligible relative or any state
or territory government.
5. Types Of Visa
4 Kinds of Visa’s issued by Australia
SIM: Sub Class 189 { Skilled Independent Migration Visa}
STNI: Sub Class 190 {State/Territory Nominated
Independent Visa}
SIR: Sub Class 475 { Skilled Independent Regional Visa}
SDAS: Sub Class 489 {Skilled Designated Area Sponsorship
Visa}
6. SIM/STNI are direct 5 years Visa
Any Occupation listed in SOL-I, applicant can apply only for skilled
independent category and can stay in any part of Australia.
SIR/SDAS are temporary/provisional visa given for 3 years
Any occupation listed in SOL-II, applicant can apply only for SIR/SDAS.
Applicant has to stay only in that particular area for 2 years.
8. Education vs Points
Degree Points
PHD 20
Masters/Bachelors 15
Diploma or Trade qualification or
other qualification completed in
Australia, or qualification or award of
recognized standard.
10
One or more degrees, diplomas or
trade qualifications awarded by an
Australian educational institution
and meet the Australia study
requirement.
5
9. Skilled Employment
Work Experience Points
At least 8 and up to 10 years
(of past 10 years)
15
At least 5 but less than 8 years.
(of past 10 years)
10
At least 3 but less than 5 years
(of past 10 years)
5
10. Language Proficiency
Band Level Points
Score of 8 or more in the English
Language Testing System(IELTS)
in each of the 4 test components.
20
Person has a score of 7 or more
in the English Language Testing
System(IELTS) in each of the 4
test components.
10
11. Spouse Adaptability Points
Criteria Points
If your partner meets requirements
at the time you are invited to apply
relating to :
English Language Ability;
A suitable skills assessment in a
nominated occupation on the same
skilled occupation list used for
your application.
5
12. Nomination by State OR
Territory Government
Criteria Points
Nominated by a state territory
government under a State
Migration Plan, for the purpose
of a subclass 190 application.
5
13. Nomination by State or Territory Government
or Sponsorship by an Eligible Family Member,
to reside and work in a specified/designated
area
Criteria Points
Nominated by a state or
territory government under a
State Migration Plan, or
sponsorship by an eligible
relative, to a regional area for
the purpose of a subclass 489
application.
10
14. 3 Stages for SIM visa
I. Skill Assessment
II. Expression of Interest
III. Filing for visa with DIBP (Department of
Immigration and Border Protection)
15. Stages for STNI,SIR,SDAS
I. Skill Assessment
II. EOI
III. Apply for state sponsorship/regional
sponsorship/relative sponsorship
IV. Filing for visa with DIBP (Department of
Immigration and Border Protection)
16. Skill Assessment bodies
ACS – Australia Computer Society
Vetassess
AASW – Australian Association of Social Work
ICAA – Institute of Chartered Accountant Australia
Engineers Australia
Teachers Australia
TRA – Trade Recognition Australia
AIM – Australian Institute of Management.
17. Visa Fee
Separate fee for each assessment body
Visa fee is 3520$ for main applicant,1760$ for
spouse and 880$ for children.
