Australia GSM Skilled Independent Migrant/Relative Sponsored SIM/SDAS Installment RMA

Program Details

Eligibility Requirement:

The threshold points to qualify for this visa are 60 and the applicant requires meeting the points as per the invitation received. Points are awarded on the basis of the factors listed below;

Age:- The age of the applicant should be between 18 -49 years. Minimum points 15 with a maximum up to 30 can be granted.

English language:- The applicant should prove that he/she meets the English language of competent level by submitting the test results before the application is lodged. One would meet the English Language threshold if they score TOEFL iBT scores of 12 in listening, 13 in reading, 21 in Writing, 18 in speaking or PTE Academic scores of 50 in each band or IELTS 6 bands in all the components or if holds a valid passport and is a citizen of one of the following countries: United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, United States of America and Republic of Ireland.

To score points on English requirement, an applicant must meet proficient or superior level as mentioned in below table. English Language test results are required supporting these claims at the time of application.

English Language proficiency level	Points	Test component	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	PTE Academic	Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)*
Functional	0 Points	Average/total/overall across test components only	4.5	32	30	147
Competent	0 Points	Listening	6	12	50	169
		Reading	6	13	50	169
		Writing	6	21	50	169
		Speaking	6	18	50	169
Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas)	10 Points	Listening	7	24	65	185
		Reading	7	24	65	185
		Writing	7	27	65	185
		Speaking	7	23	65	185
Superior (for points tested Skilled visas)	20 Points	Listening	8	28	79	200
		Reading	8	29	79	200
		Writing	8	30	79	200
		Speaking	8	26	79	200

Nominated occupation: The applicant should nominate himself/herself for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for visa subclasses 189 and 489 (if sponsored by a relative).

Skill Assessment: It is necessary that an applicant gets a positive skill assessment score for a nominated occupation, before filing for an EOI.

Maintenance funds: The applicants should show sufficient funds for maintenance so as to get sponsorship from an Australian state or territory.

Points can also be earned on the basis of criteria listed below:

Overseas Experience (Experience outside Australia):Applicants can claim between 5-15 points for having three/five/eight years in the last 10 years, for overseas experience under their nominated occupation.

Overseas Qualification (Qualifications outside Australia): Applicants can score between 10-20 points for qualifications at the Bachelors, Master’s or PhD levels that are recognized by Australia’s skill assessment body. A relevant assessing authority for the nominated occupation can determine if your qualification is comparable to Australian standards of qualification.

Australian Work Experience: Applicants can claim between 5 to 20 points for having a full-time paid employment in Australia, for a period of one/three/five/eight years, in occupations listed under SOL.

Australian Study: Applicants can claim between 5-10 points, for Australian study qualifications lasting two academic years or more.

Partner Skills: Applicants can claim up to 5 points under partner skills, if their partner satisfies the basic criteria for age, fluency in English language, qualifications and score of the skills assessment test. A partner should obtain positive scores from the skill assessing authority and favorable language test scores, in order to prove their competence in English language. Occupation nominated by the spouse should be the same as the one chosen by the primary applicant.

Professional years/ Credentials in community language: Applicants can score up to 5 points for completing a Professional program in Australia for a period of 12 months in the last 4 years; or for earning a Credential for community language as a Para-professional translator by NAATI.

Sponsorship by a State/Territory: Applicant’s nominated occupation should be listed in the SOL as per the state and he/she should meet the eligibility criteria that are set by the state. The applicant needs to commit that he/she would live and work in the designated state/territory for a period of 2 years.

Specified Regional Areas: An applicant must have lived in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area for at least two years, if the applicant is nominated for a visa by a state/territory under this area. These regional areas are listed by the respective postcodes and states in the table below.

Regional and low population growth metropolitan areas:

Regional and low population growth metropolitan areas	Postcodes
New South Wales (NSW)Anywhere except Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong	2311 to 2312, 2328 to 2411, 2420 to 2490, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2594, 2618 to 2739, 2787 to 2898
Northern Territory	Entire territory
Queensland Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast	4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899
South Australia	Entire state
Tasmania	Entire state
Victoria Anywhere except the Melbourne metropolitan area	3211 to 3334, 3340 to 3424, 3430 to 3649, 3658 to 3749, 3753, 3756, 3758, 3762, 3764, 3778 to 3781, 3783, 3797, 3799, 3810 to 3909, 3921 to 3925, 3945 to 3974, 3979, 3981 to 3996
Western Australia Anywhere except Perth and surrounding areas	6041 to 6044, 6083 to 6084, 6121 to 6126,6200 to 6799

Sponsorship:
1.The applicant should be sponsored by an eligible sponsor who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a citizen of New Zealand citizen with a Special Category Visa.

2.Relation: Relationship between an applicant and a sponsor can be that of a brother, sister, parent, Non-dependent child, Uncle, Aunt, Nephew, Niece, first cousin, relative of the applicant’s spouse, de-facto spouse, inter-dependent partner or step-relatives.

3.Location: The sponsor should be living in the designated areas of Australia, before filing for the application and should also prove that he/she will continue living in Australia till the visa is granted.

4.Assistance: The sponsor will have to sign for an undertaking, stating that he/she will provide the required assistance to support the applicant’s financial and social obligations for a period of 2 years and make the dependent’s stay comfortable in Australia. List of Designated areas of Australia:

State or territory	Designated Area
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)	Entire territory
New South Wales (NSW)(except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong)	2311 to 2312, 2328 to 2333, 2336 to 2490, 2535 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2787 to 2898
Northern Territory	Entire territory
Queensland(anywhere outside the Brisbane metropolitan area)	4019 to 4028, 4037 to 4050, 4079 to 4100, 4114, 4118, 4124 to 4150, 4158 to 4168, 4180 to 4899
South Australia	Entire state
Tasmania	Entire state
Victoria	Entire state
Western Australia	Entire state

Health requirements:

Your health standards must adhere to the stipulated parameters. The results of your health check are generally valid for 12 months. The same is applicable for all your dependent family members who are included in your application, regardless of their intention to migrate.. You have to undergo a health check up, by authorized doctors appointed the Australian government, at the time of submitting your visa application.

Character requirements:

You are required to produce a police certificate for each country you have resided in for a period of 12 months or more in the past 10 years, post turning 16 years of age. The same is applicable for all your dependent family members who are above 16 years of age and included in your application, regardless of their intention to migrate.

Debts to the Australian Government:-

You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government or have arranged to repay any outstanding debts to the Australian Government before this visa can be granted.

• Family Members: You can include your family in your visa application, who could be:
• Your partner (married or de facto).
• Yours or your partner’s dependent children (or step children).
• Other dependent relatives.

These family members must meet the minimum criteria for inclusion in your visa application, as your family. You must provide documentary evidence to establish your relationship. Your family members must meet the stipulated health and character criteria.

Dependents above 18 years of age need to prove their fluency in English language by submitting educational documents, where English is the medium of instruction (or) by submitting the IELTS test score of 4.5 & above (or) by paying the second installment of the visa application charges towards English requirements. You can add your family members in your application at the time of filing for the visa and not afterwards.

Program Benefits

This visa allows you and your family to:

• Stay in Australia for a period of four years.
• Live, work and study in a specified regional areas of Australia.
• Travel outside Australia indefinitely till the validity period.
• Make a pathway for a permanent visa in Australia.

*You are not eligible for any benefits on this visa.

Application Costs

Application Fees for the Australia Skilled Immigration Program.

• Skill Assessment fee – AUD$300-AUD$2200.
• Education Assessment (if applicable) – AUD$60 – AUD$300.
• Medicals/Registration– case specific.
• DIBP Application Fee: AUD$3600.
• Dependent below 18 years:AUD$900.
• Dependent above 18 years: AUD$1800.
• Spouse English Requirement Fee: AUD$4885 (This fee is applicable only if the spouse or the dependent above 18 years is unable to prove the functional English requirement)
• Provisional visa Extended pathway visa fee: AUD$320;Dependent above 18years: AUD$160;Dependent below 18 years:AUD$80.

Visa Process Time Lines

Priority Group Number	Visa Sub Class	Processing Time
1	RSMS (Subclass 119, 857)	Low Risk - 5 months
	Skilled Regional	High Risk- 8 months
	Skill Select (subclass 187)	6 months
2	ENS	Low Risk- 5 months
	subclass121, 856	High Risk- 8 months
	Skill Select (subclass 186)	6 months
3	SMP(subclass 176,475,487,886)	12 months
	Skill Select SMP(subclass 190 and 489)	6 months
4	Nominated Occupation on the SOL- Schedule 1(subclass 175, 495, 496, 861, 862, 863, 880, 881, 882, 883, 885 and 176, 475, 487 if not SMP)	18 Months
	Skill Select Independent and Family Sponsored (subclass 189 and 489)	12 months
5	All visas listed in priority 3 and 4 that are not SMP or Nominated Occupation on the SOL – Schedule 1	Assessment will commence when all cases in priority groups 1-4 are finalized

Keywest Process

Our Full Service & Processing Includes:

• Document Checklist.
• Complete Migration Processing & Application Processing.
• Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing.
• Guidance on acquiring the specific Police Clearance Certificate.
• Assistance with Medicals.
• Updates & Follow up with the DIBP.
• Visa Interview Preparation – if required.
• Airport Pickup*
• Accommodation Assistance*
• Relocation Orientation*
• Job Search Assistance*

*These services are provided at an additional cost.

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