Skilled settlement in Australia is one of the types of settlement supported by the Australian Government for investors, businessmen and highly qualified workers who come to this country to work and plan to become residents. of Australia. In this article, I will share the most necessary and complete things about skilled immigration that you need to know.
1. Skill Assessment – What is skill assessment?
Skills Assessment, or Skills Inspection, is carried out by a competent authority in Australia. This is a process of evaluating an individual’s qualifications, skills and work experience. The purpose is to determine whether the individual meets the required level of skill.
This is the step before you are granted a Visa and become an Australian resident. Note, you must go to the appropriate authority, contact and find out the right job and industry you are pursuing.
2.Agencies and organizations are allowed to conduct appraisal
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA): TRA assesses the skills and qualifications of candidates working in trades and skilled occupations.
- Australian Computer Society (ACS): ACS evaluates the skills and qualifications of candidates working in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
- Engineers Australia Association (Engineers Australia – EA): EA assesses the skills and qualifications of candidates working in engineering and related industries.
- Medical Board of Australia: The Medical Board of Australia assesses the skills and qualifications of doctors and medical staff.
Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL): AITSL assesses the skills and qualifications of teachers and school administrators.
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3. Types of Australian immigration visas based on skills after assessment
a/ What is a skilled visa in Australia?
Australian skilled visa is a group of visas that help workers reside and work in Australia. The duration of the visa depends on whether you go to Australia as permanent or temporary skilled worker.
If you have a permanent resident visa, you will be able to settle down. With temporary residence, you will only be able to stay in Australia for a few years, but you can completely apply for permanent residence if you meet certain requirements.
b/ Visa applicants
- The subject does not receive any sponsorship from organizations/agencies or families in Australia. Purpose of registering permanent residence/settlement as a skilled worker through visa 189.
- Subclass 190 Visa Applications – The nominated visa for highly skilled applicants is a permanent residence visa through examination and scoring by the Australian State Government or Australian Territory.
- For immigrants who apply for a 491 visa to be sponsored by their family and live, to get an easier visa, the worker should be highly skilled (skill certificate) and live in Australia for a maximum of 5 years.
- In 2023, there is another option: an employer-issued visa that allows highly skilled workers to live and work in Australia. Possible visa types include subclass 482, 494, 457.
c/ Information on skilled visa types
- All-round skilled visa:
Visa 124 ((Distinguished Talent visa): permanent residence visa for workers with special and outstanding achievements.
- Permanent skilled visa:
Visa 189 (The Skilled Independent visa): for workers without any sponsorship. Must achieve a minimum of 65 points according to Australian settlement points
Visa 887 (Skilled Regional visa): for workers who have previously lived and worked in a specific area of Australia.
Visa 190 (Skilled Nominated visa): for workers who have a skilled test score authorized by the Australian state/territory government.
- Regional skilled visa
Visa 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa): For people working in Australia for up to 5 years in certain designated areas in Australia (mostly suburbs)
Visa 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa): Receive a visa to live and work in Australia permanently (only allows people with Subclass 494, 419 visas) but can only live, work and study in one place. certain areas and is valid for 5 years
Sponsored skilled visa
Visa 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage visa): Temporary residence visa for workers sponsored by businesses.
Visa 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme visa): Helps nominated workers to permanently reside in Australia.
Visa 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored visa): Allows workers to live and work in Australia for up to 5 years, and can bring family and relatives to live. Over time transition to permanent residency through a regional skilled visa.
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4. Benefits of skilled immigration in 2023
Benefits depend on which type of skilled visa you choose. Because there are many types of Visas for workers, in this article Evolve will divide into two types: Temporary Residence Visa and Permanent Residence Visa.
a/ Temporary residence visa:
– Live and work in Australia during the visa term.
– After a period of time, if the conditions are met, the applicant can apply for a permanent skilled visa.
– Work and study in Australia.
– Travel in and out of Australia within the visa period.
– Sponsor relatives to temporarily reside in Australia if certain conditions are met.
b/Permanent residence visa
– Settlement based on high skills.
-Can enjoy Australian community security benefits.
– Work and study in Australia.
– Freedom to travel.
– Accompanying spouses (husband, wife, father, mother, etc.) can settle in Australia based on skills.
– When eligible, you can naturalize in Australia.
Is it difficult to get a skilled immigration visa?
As you can see from the article above, it is not difficult. However, it is clear that applying for a skilled immigration visa in Australia requires time and a specific plan. And for you to have a journey from working to permanent residency or settling in Australia long-term, you need to have a reasonable plan and you need to practice skills combined with certain requirements as in the article.
We always want to accompany and advise you on your visa application journey and share what you need to immigrate to Australia as a skilled worker. So, please connect with us, you can contact jade.nguyen@evolvemigration.com.vn – info@evolvemigration.com.au to receive advice and support from the team of EVOLVE – Travel Consulting Company Study and Settle in Australia.
