Checkout Skilled Migration Visas in Mount Waverley

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2. Skilled Migration Visas
Australia, being a multi-cultural society, has always welcomed those who
can bring desired skills into Australia, either temporarily or permanently.
There are a number of options available for skilled migrants under the
General Skilled Migration programme and Southern Stone International
is highly experienced in guiding you through the correct process.
Currently, general skilled migration are managed under SkillSelect, which
is an online service that helps Australia manage its skilled migration
programme by ensuring that the programme is based on Australia’s
economic needs. It supports the government in managing who can apply
for skilled migration, when they can apply and in what numbers.

4. Skill Select extends to a number of visas and is not limited to
general skilled migration. However, under this programme, the
following visa subclasses are applicable:
• Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189
• Skilled – Nominated Visa – Subclass 190
• Skilled – Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) Visa – Subclass
489 Sponsored temporary visa
Points-Based Assessment
In order to qualify for general skilled migration, you must meet a
pre-determined point score.

5. You can earn the points through your age, your work experience,
your trade or occupation and your English language proficiency.
Further, you are able to gain your points if you have close relatives
living in Australia or you have studied or worked in Australia
previously. Also, you can achieve points if you are sponsored by a
State/Territory that needs people with your skills.
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Under the SkilledSelect program, you have to lodge an ‘Expression
of Interest’ and prepare all documents required once you have
confirmed that you are eligible for a skilled migration visa.
According to the needs of Australian economy, the individuals with
high scores in target occupations will be invited by the Department
of Immigration to apply for a visa.

6. Once invited, applications are currently processed very quickly
which is why decision ready applications are important. It is also
crucial that all the supporting documentation provided meets the
requirements for obtaining the relevant points.
If you believe you are eligible for skilled migration, please contact
us today for your free initial consultation so that we can advise you
of your eligibility and an appropriate pathway.