Here is a five (5) step SkillSelect pathway guide for professional Filipinos interested in migrating to Australia in 2024, utilising three (3) SkillSelect pathway from the Philippines:
Step 1: Assess Your Eligibility and Choose an Occupation:
Determine if you meet the basic eligibility requirements for migrating to Australia. Under Schedule 6D of the Migration Act of 1958 as amended in 1994 the department of immigration developed a “Points Calculator” that allows you to accumulate points and assess your eligibility based on factors such as age, English language proficiency, work experience, and education.
Check the current four (4) Skilled Occupation Lists to see if your occupation is in demand in Australia. Your occupation must be on one of these four (4) Occupation Lists to be eligible for migration through the SkillSelect program.
Step 2: Skills Assessment and English Language Proficiency:
You’ll need to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for your occupation in the Philippines. Each occupation has its own assessing authority and they have specific requirements for assessing your particular skills and qualifications acquired in the Philippines.
You must prove your proficiency in English by taking an approved English language test such as the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic. The score required depends on the visa subclass you are applying for. Every applicant should aspire to achieve Superior English, to score the highest possible points.
Step 3: Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) and Submit Your EOI:
Once you have completed the above steps and determined that you are eligible, you can create an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect online system. You will need to provide information about your skills, qualifications, work experience, and other relevant details.
After completing your EOI, you can submit it through the SkillSelect on-line system. Make sure all information provided is accurate and up-to-date.
Step 4: Receive an Invitation to Apply and Submit Visa Application:
If your EOI is selected and you meet the points threshold for your nominated occupation, you may receive an invitation to apply for a skilled visa. Invitations are issued periodically based on the needs of the Australian economic and labour market.
Once you receive an invitation to apply, you can proceed to lodge your visa application online. You will need to provide supporting documents, including your skills assessment, English language test results, proof of identity, and other relevant documents.
Step 5: Health and Character Checks and Visa Grant:
You will be required to undergo health examinations to ensure you meet Australia’s health requirements. You will also need to provide police clearance certificates for every country you have lived of work in for 12 months in the past 10 years or more, to prove you have good character.
If your visa application is approved, you will receive a visa grant notification. Make sure to carefully read the conditions attached to your visa and comply with them.
- Once your visa is granted, you can start preparing for your move to Australia. This may involve arranging accommodation, organizing your finances, and planning your travel to Australia.
- Upon arrival in Australia, you can start building your new life in your allocated destination. Make sure to familiarize yourself with Australian laws, customs, and culture to help you settle in smoothly.
NOTE: The Department of Home Affairs in Australia is very strict and apply Public Interest Criteria 4020 when assessing SkillSelect Visa Applications from the Philippines to Australia.
Providing false and/or misleading information or bogus documents can lead to a visa refusal and lengthy periods of prohibiting the visa applicant from entering Australia, even on a Visitor’s Visa.
SkillSelect Migration process can be complex and may vary depending on individual circumstances.
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