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Education Overseas Academy

New Changes toGeneral Skilled MigrationIn July 2012 – New Point system for

General Skilled Migration will be imposed.Importance for Higher education,

higher experience are the highlights of the new migration program

English proficiency is given high priority – higher IELTS scores are given the more points.


Advantage of New Skilled Migration Changes:Pass mark in points test = 60 points.IELTS is valid for – 3 years (At the time of ‘invitation

to apply’ form EOI).Almost any skill can qualify with the extensive list in

CSOL – for State Sponsored migration.No ‘threshold’ employment requirement – people

without work experience also qualify for migration.

NO fee for lodging EOI. - ONLY e-lodgement. Please note changes may again occur in January

2013.


Threshold Criteria:Age : - Must be under 50 years at the time of

approval of EOI Application from July 2012Skill : - Must have a skill in ‘Designated Skill

Occupation’, from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for either from Schedule 1 or for Regional Sponsored from Schedule 2 Consolidated Skilled Occupation List [CSOL].

English:- Must have at least ‘Competent English’ – having at least a score of 6 in ALL the four components of IELTS test – taken within 36 months at the time of approval of EOI.

Some may need 7 bands IELTS or even 8


Basic RequirementsApart from meeting the Threshold criteria must be

able to meet the following requirements – to satisfy the ‘Basic Requirements’.

Must have ‘Post-Secondary’ qualifications (such as Degree / Trade certificate) – AND your skill MUST be assessed by a relevant authority in Australia – as suitable for your nominated occupation.

English Test: Must have had a valid IELTS test score of 6 bands in each component or the OET equivalent. Although experience is now NOT a basic requirement, it is till required to claim points and also for skills assessment.


Application ProcedureThree distinguished steps in the

application process as follows:Skills Assessment: Before lodging the General

Skilled Migration application, your skills for your nominated occupation must be assessed by the relevant assessing authority. There is a charge for this assessment, which to be paid to the authority. As on-line applications are made credit card is required.

Lodging the Expression of Interest [EOI]: On having valid skills assessment, minimum English proficiency and 60 points, can lodge the EOI with DIAC – only by online, no DIAC fee.

Final Visa submission: Once DIAC selects the application from EOI based on highest point score or state sponsorship, DIAV makes an “Invitation to Apply” for final visa. Within 60 days of receiving the invitation to apply, all documents in support of the application and the visa fee to be submitted to DIAC – by online.


Skill SelectOn filing EOI – will receive confirmation and

numberRanked – according to ‘points’ at the time of

submission.Select from the Skill select – according to

points in ‘periodic’ basis (monthly?)For occupation group – occupation ‘ceiling’

may apply for each round of invitations. Invitation valid for 60 days to make final visa

application.If invitation expires, still remain in Skill

Select. Education Overseas Academy

Points TestPoints are awarded for:Qualification (No points are awarded for Skills Assessment)AgeEnglish AbilitySpecific Work Experience (Must be in same or ‘closely

related’)Australian QualificationRegional Australia – Study and residenceState / Territory Sponsorship points Spouse SkillsRelationship [for Subclass 489 only]Bonus points for Australian Work Experience Fluency in one of Australia’s community language.


POINT TEST: Pass Marks(From 1st July 2012)

Skilled – Independent (Subclass 189) 60

Skilled – Nominated (Subclass 190)60

Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 489)60

No point test for Skilled – Recognized Graduates / Skilled – Graduate / Skilled - Regional.


SkillThe occupation nominated should be

from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).If the nominated occupation is in

‘Schedule 1’ than eligible for direct PR, Relative sponsor and also Regional/State sponsor (if applicable).

If the nominated occupation is in ‘Schedule 2’ [CSOL] than eligible for State sponsored (Subclass 489) visa only – subject to nominated by the state.

If not found in either Schedule 1 [SOL] or Schedule 2 [CSOL], - Cannot apply for General Skilled migration


QualificationPhD - 20 pointsBachelors / Higher - 15 pointsOverseas Apprenticeship - 10 points AQF III/IV/Diploma - 10 points (Studied in Australia)


AGEAt the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI:18 – 24 years 25 points25 – 32 years 30 points33 – 39 years 25 points40 – 44 years 15 points45 – 49 years 0 points


English Language AbilityAt the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI:Superior English – Score of 8 in EACH of the

4 components in the IELTS/OET – ‘A’ 20 points

Proficient English – Score of 7 in EACH of the 4 components in the IELTS test/OET – ‘B’ 10 points

Competent English – Score of 6 in EACH of the 4 components in the IELTS test/OET – ‘B’ 0 points

(Or Native English Speaker from US/UK/Canada/NZ or Ireland).


Specific Work Experience At the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI:MUST have worked in the ‘Nominated

Occupation’ or a ‘Closely related’ occupation [20 hours a week].

If have worked for at least 8 of the 10 years immediately before application

15 pointsIf have worked for at least 5 of the 10

years immediately before application10 points

If have worked for at least 3 of the 10 years immediately before application

5 points


Australian QualificationApplicants with Australian qualification

have greater chance of employment in Australia.

5 Points: Have completed 2 years FULL-Time study towards one or more Australian Degree, Diploma or Trade qualification while in Australia – in a field relevant to the Nominated Occupation (With logical progression).


Regional Australia – Study and Residence

5 Points: Have lived and studied for at least 2 years in one or more areas in regional Australia or low population growth metropolitan areas.


State / Territory Sponsorship5 Points: If sponsored by an authorized

State or Territory GOVERNMENT agency for the Skilled – Nominated (Subclass 190)

10 Points: If sponsored by an authorized State or Territory GOVERNMENT agency for the Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489).


Requirements for State Sponsorship

No confirmation has received, probably no document required – details still awaited.

Need to show funds Cash assets of minimum A$25,000 or more and total assets of A$35,000 or more

For each additional person A$10,000 to A$15,000 may be required to he shown.

Some state government requires entire assets in cash only.


Partner Skills Qualifications5 Points: If spouse is able to satisfy

basic requirements [Age, English language ability, Qualification and Skills Assessment from relevant assessing authority an occupation] Question ?

No requirement of Recent work experience for spouse to claim spouse points.


Australian Work ExperiencePoint for experience in ‘Closely related occupation’ gained in Australia:

At the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI:

20 Points: for 8 years in the past 10 years

15 Points: for 5 years in last 10 years

10 Points: for 3 years in last 10 years

5 Points: for 1 year in last 10 yearsEducation Overseas Academy

Professional Year

5 points: 12 months of ‘professional year’ - must be completed in last 4 years – before the day ‘invitation to apply’ is received.


Australia’s Community language Fluency

5 Points: For Fluency in one of Australia’s community languages.


Australia’s Community LanguagesThe language must be on the list of community

languages.Pass the test in the community language

conducted by National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters [NATTI] – can be taken in overseas locations as well.

The List of Community Languages include: Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi, Bengali, Urdu and French besides various other languages.


Relative’s Point for ‘Regional Sponsored’ (Subclass 489, Provisional)[This is the only visa relative can sponsor]10 Points: If have a relative living in a

Designated Area for 1 year and is willing to sponsor.

The relative must be: Child / Parent / Brother / Sister / Uncle / Aunt / Niece / Nephew / Grand Parent / First Cousin.


Health and Character.Applicant and the family members

included in the application need to meet the health standards designed to protect Australia from costs related to health.

Will be asked to undertake an examination by a doctor selected by Australian Authorities.

To enter Australia applicants must be of good character.

Will be asked to provide Police Clearance Certificates for each country of residence for 12 months or over in the last 10 years.


Welcome to AustraliaThanks for your interest on

Migration to Australia

We are able to help you for filing your application

EDUCATION OVERSEAS ACADEMYFirst Floor, Rosy Tower,7 Uttamar Gandhi Salai,Mobile: 98409 85301


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