The Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Australia (also known as the Skilled Migration Program) offers pathways to permanent residency and employment for qualified individuals with skills in demand in the Australian labor market.
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The Highly Skilled Worker Visa program in Australia provides opportunities for skilled professionals to live and work in Australia permanently. This program is designed to attract talented individuals who can contribute to Australia's economy and fill skill shortages in various sectors.
Overview
A pathway to permanent residency and employment for skilled professionals in Australia
Eligibility Requirements
Qualified individuals in occupations listed on the Skilled Occupation List. Skills must be assessed by the relevant assessing authority
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Permanent
Months to Visa
6-12 months
Physical Presence Requirement
No specific requirement
Availability
Easy
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. If invited, lodge a visa application online.
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport
Applicant's Birth Certificate+Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Not applicable
A clean criminal record is required, confirmed through police clearance certificates from the applicant's country of origin and any country of residence in the past 5 years
Not applicable
Passport+State Issued ID+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Not applicable
The applicant and all dependents must meet character requirements, including a clean criminal record.
Proof of funds
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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