Australian Migration

Additional Information

The following factors may help to provide additional support to a marginal Australian Skilled Independent Visa application.

Family

Applicants who have family connections within Australia may be able to use this to strengthen their application.

High Demand Occupation/Job Offer

An Australia Skilled Migration Visa applicant will receive additional points if their skills are listed as being in demand. Additional points are also awarded if you have a job offer from a qualifying Australian employer.

Australian Study

Applicants who have undertaken successful study within Australia may be able to use these qualifications to support their application and obtain additional points.

Spouse

You may claim additional points if your spouse also meets the basic requirements, which include - being less than 45 years of age, having English language ability, having a skilled occupation and also having 12 out of 24 months recent work experience.

Health & Character

Australia has strict health and character requirements that must be met before any permanent visa of more than 12 months will be granted. People attempting skilled migration to Australia on a Skilled Independent Visa will be required to:

• Undergo a medical examination and chest X-ray undertaken by one of a panel of doctors selected by the Australian authorities, and;
• Obtain police certificates for all countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months in the 10 years leading up to the application.

Processing Times