So, you’ve now got a positive skills assessment outcome and successful English score. You calculate your points and you score at least the minimum eligibility points criteria. What’s next then? You’re now ready for the next stage - the Expression of Interest or also known as EOI. Here are a few basic reminders when creating your EOI through SkillSelect: Never create your EOI without having done your skills assessment and English test. Make sure you provide accurate facts supported by authentic documents. A score of just 65 points would unlikely get you an invite to apply for a visa these days. Check the points allocation on your EOI are correct. If you get an invite to apply for a visa and t
The most frequently asked question nowadays for aspiring migrants would likely be about how the pandemic would affect their Australian migration plans. The answer is, it’s business as usual for Australia’s State and Territory Governments. However, we see ongoing changes in priorities on the processing and nominating visas for migrants as a way of coping as the country continues to battle Covid-19. Below is the recent update for each State/Territory. New South Wales Intends to continue processing nominations but is currently reviewing its requirements and processes to address any essential needs brought about by the virus. Its 491 visa program remains to be closed. Victoria Continues to proce
Planning a new life in Australia? The world is on lockdown but it doesn’t mean our long term plan should be on hold. While you shut yourself from the outside world, it’s also probably the best time to jumpstart your GSM visa application. Before you get things underway, it’s important to understand the basic criteria first. Age You need to be under 45 years of age The older you get the lower points you can claim Nominated occupation You must nominate an occupation from Australia’s occupation lists (MLTSSL and STSOL) If confused which occupation to choose, go for the one where you can provide the most evidence for Work experience Both skills assessing authority and the Department of Home Aff
