Permanent Migration via the Skilled categories of entry

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Skilled Independent
You must be less than 45 years old and working in a skilled occupation. There is a points test. The application process is in two distinct stages: qualification assessment via the relevant assessing authority; full visa application to the Department of Immigration.

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State Nominated Independent
If you work in a skilled occupation but do not pass the points test for Skilled Independent, then you may qualify by being nominated by a State Government body.

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Skilled Australian Sponsored
If you work in a skilled occupation but do not pass the points test for Skilled Independent, and have a relative in Australia willing to sponsor you, then you may be suitable for migration. An eligible relative is a parent, a (non-dependent) child, a grandparent, a brother, a sister, an uncle, an aunt, or a first cousin.

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Skilled Designated Area Sponsor
If you work in a skilled occupation but do not pass the points test for Skilled Independent, and have a relative in living in a designated area, and willing to sponsor you, then you may be suitable for migration.

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If you have a skilled occupation, then you may be eligible to migrate to Australia. Skilled Occupation Types:

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

PROFESSIONALS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

TRADESPERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS
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More Information for those who miss out above

This information about Skill Matching is aimed at those whose skills are in demand and who do not meet the requirments for any other category. You can also apply for Skill Matching if you are applying as a Skilled migrant under ANY category, or you can apply separately just to the Database, free of charge.

Skill Matching
The Skill Matching category has been designed to help overcome regional skill shortages by helping some migrants to settle in parts of Australia where their skills and abilities are in demand. This is done by placing their details in a Skill Matching Database. The database is made available to Australian State and Territory governments and employers who may then nominate an applicant for migration. Skill Matching visa applicants may be nominated by a State or Territory Government or an employer.

Nomination by an employer
If a State or Territory Government or employer wishes to nominate you, they will lodge a nomination form with a DIMA regional office in Australia. That office will contact the ASPC with advice of the nomination, so that visa processing can be finalised.

Up to two years in the database
If you choose this category, your details will be placed in a database and remain there for up to two years. If you are not nominated within two years, your details will be removed from the database and your application will be refused.

This category is not pooints tested
You should consider this category if you are not certain or it is unlikely you will pass the points test. This category is not points tested. You must satisfy the basic requirements, but with a lesser recent work experience requirement and a possible lesser English language requirement. You must also still nominate a skilled occupaion from the SOL, but you do not have to have a skills assessment done initially.

Less work experience required
The lesser recent work experience means that you must have been employed in a SOL occupation for at least six months in the 12 months before applying for migration.

Study v Work Experience
You do not need to meet this work experience requirement if you meet the 2 years study in Australia requirement less than six months before lodging your application. You also do not need to meet the work experience requirement if you meet the transitional arranagements if you meet the 1 year study in Australia requirement less than six months before lodging your application.

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