Australian Migration

Applicant

In general terms, the applicant must:

- have the skills relevant to the nominated position;

- satisfy one of the following skills requirements:

- provide a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority and have 3 years experience in the occupation for which they have been nominated; or;

- be nominated for a highly paid position (the minimum salary in this regard is currently $AUD 167,000 + compulsory superannuation of 9%; or

- have worked in Australia for at least the last 2 years on an eligible temporary visa in the occupation for which they have been nominated, including at least the last year for the nominating employer.

- be able to satisfy any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements;

- have vocational English language ability.

Health & Character

Australia has strict health and character requirements for any Australia visa application that must be met before any permanent Australian visa will be granted. People attempting to migrate to Australia on the Employer Nomination Visa Scheme will be required to:

- Undergo a medical examination and chest x-ray performed by an Australian panel doctor outside Australia or Health Services Australia in Australia, and;

- Obtain police certificates for all countries in which they have lived for more than 12 months in the 10 years leading up to the application.

Processing Times