How do you Qualify?
The Skilled Stream of Australia’s Migration Program is specifically
designed to target the migrants who have skills or outstanding
abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. The
Australian Government is committed to turn the emphasis of the
Migration Program increasingly towards skilled migration, while
maintaining a commitment to family reunion migration.
The overall skill level of migrants entering Australia has been
increasing in the recent years. The basic requirements for the
Skilled Worker are: Age- which should be below 45 years, Proficiency
in English and Educational Qualification- which is assessed by the
relevant Assessment Authority, suitable for the nominated
occupation. The applicant must nominate a skilled occupation which
suits his/her skills, qualifications and recent work experience and
that occupation must be on the Skilled Occupations List.
If the applicant does not obtain sufficient points for one of the
Skilled Visas, then he/she should consider a Matching Visa. This
particular Visa is not point tested. An applicant, for a Matching
Visa must have been employed in a skilled occupation for at least
six months in the twelve months before applying for immigration. The
applicant must also satisfy the requirements for skill, be under the
age of forty-five years and have proficiency in English language.
To apply for this Visa, the applicants must have their
qualifications and experience assessed by an Assessment Authority.
If the qualifications and experience are found to be satisfactory,
then an application can be filed for the Matching Visa. All the
documentation required for a Visa must be lodged at the time of
filing the Visa application.
To gain the benefits from this Visa, the applicants must be prepared
to initially accept a job anywhere in Australia. A prospective
employer will sign a contract with the applicant for a certain
period of time. Once that period has expired or is terminated by
mutual agreement or otherwise, the client is free to take up a
position anywhere in Australia.
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