General Skilled Migration
If your skills are in demand in Australia, you may be eligible to apply for a skilled visa.
It’s a points-based system, with several visa types on offer. The first question to
ask is – are your skills currently in demand?
Here’s how the Australia skilled migration
visa application process works:
Skills Assessment
Are you eligible? That’s what the skills assessment aims to find out. We’ll guide you through the process to give you the best chance of success. Whether you’re in Australia or overseas, your skills will be assessed by the most relevant assessing authority. They’ll look at your qualifications, documentation and possibly your work experience.
Expression of Interest (EOI)
This is where you lodge your interest in General Skilled Migration with the Department of Immigration. It’s an online form that covers your qualifications, experience, skills, English language ability and other areas. If you’re successful, you’ll be invited to apply for a skilled visa. When you work with EMSA, we provide you with an estimation of your chances of success to help you decide whether to proceed with an EOI. We also help you lodge the form in the best way possible.
Invitation
Success! If your EOI is approved, you’ll receive an invitation to apply for a skilled visa. EMSA can help with this process too. Note that there is an age requirement for these visas – when the government sends a letter of invitation, you must not yet have turned 45 years of age.
