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3. New Changes to General Skilled Migration In July 2012 – New Point system for General Skilled Migration will be imposed. Importance for Higher education, higher experience are the highlights of the new migration program English proficiency is given high priority – higher IELTS scores are given the more points. Education Overseas Academy

4. Advantage of New Skilled Migration Changes: Pass mark in points test = 60 points. IELTS is valid for – 3 years (At the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI). Almost any skill can qualify with the extensive list in CSOL – for State Sponsored migration. No ‘threshold’ employment requirement – people without work experience also qualify for migration. NO fee for lodging EOI. - ONLY e-lodgement. Please note changes may again occur in January 2013. Education Overseas Academy

5. Threshold Criteria: Age : - Must be under 50 years at the time of approval of EOI Application from July 2012 Skill : - Must have a skill in ‘Designated Skill Occupation’, from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for either from Schedule 1 or for Regional Sponsored from Schedule 2 Consolidated Skilled Occupation List [CSOL]. English:- Must have at least ‘Competent English’ – having at least a score of 6 in ALL the four components of IELTS test – taken within 36 months at the time of approval of EOI. Some may need 7 bands IELTS or even 8 Education Overseas Academy

6. Basic Requirements Apart from meeting the Threshold criteria must be able to meet the following requirements – to satisfy the ‘Basic Requirements’. Must have ‘Post-Secondary’ qualifications (such as Degree / Trade certificate) – AND your skill MUST be assessed by a relevant authority in Australia – as suitable for your nominated occupation. English Test: Must have had a valid IELTS test score of 6 bands in each component or the OET equivalent. Although experience is now NOT a basic requirement, it is till required to claim points and also for skills assessment. Education Overseas Academy

7. Application Procedure Three distinguished steps in the application process as follows: Skills Assessment : Before lodging the General Skilled Migration application, your skills for your nominated occupation must be assessed by the relevant assessing authority. There is a charge for this assessment, which to be paid to the authority. As on-line applications are made credit card is required. Lodging the Expression of Interest [EOI]: On having valid skills assessment, minimum English proficiency and 60 points, can lodge the EOI with DIAC – only by online, no DIAC fee. Final Visa submission: Once DIAC selects the application from EOI based on highest point score or state sponsorship, DIAV makes an “Invitation to Apply” for final visa. Within 60 days of receiving the invitation to apply, all documents in support of the application and the visa fee to be submitted to DIAC – by online. Education Overseas Academy

8. Skill Select On filing EOI – will receive confirmation and number Ranked – according to ‘points’ at the time of submission. Select from the Skill select – according to points in ‘periodic’ basis (monthly?) For occupation group – occupation ‘ceiling’ may apply for each round of invitations. Invitation valid for 60 days to make final visa application. If invitation expires, still remain in Skill Select. Education Overseas Academy

9. Points Test Points are awarded for: Qualification (No points are awarded for Skills Assessment) Age English Ability Specific Work Experience (Must be in same or ‘closely related’) Australian Qualification Regional Australia – Study and residence State / Territory Sponsorship points Spouse Skills Relationship [for Subclass 489 only] Bonus points for Australian Work Experience Fluency in one of Australia’s community language. Education Overseas Academy

10. POINT TEST: Pass Marks (F rom 1 st July 2012 ) Skilled – Independent (Subclass 189) 60 Skilled – Nominated (Subclass 190)60 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 489)60 No point test for Skilled – Recognized Graduates / Skilled – Graduate / Skilled - Regional. Education Overseas Academy

11. Skill The occupation nominated should be from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). If the nominated occupation is in ‘ Schedule 1 ’ than eligible for direct PR, Relative sponsor and also Regional/State sponsor (if applicable). If the nominated occupation is in ‘ Schedule 2 ’ [CSOL] than eligible for State sponsored (Subclass 489) visa only – subject to nominated by the state. If not found in either Schedule 1 [SOL] or Schedule 2 [CSOL], - Cannot apply for General Skilled migration Education Overseas Academy

12. Qualification PhD - 20 points Bachelors / Higher- 15 points Overseas Apprenticeship- 10 points AQF III/IV/Diploma- 10 points (Studied in Australia) Education Overseas Academy

13. AGE At the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI: 18 – 24 years25 points 25 – 32 years30 points 33 – 39 years25 points 40 – 44 years15 points 45 – 49 years 0 points Education Overseas Academy

14. English Language Ability At the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI: Superior English – S core of 8 in EACH of the 4 components in the IELTS/OET – ‘A’ 20 points Proficient English – S core of 7 in EACH of the 4 components in the IELTS test/OET – ‘B’ 10 points Competent English – S core of 6 in EACH of the 4 components in the IELTS test/OET – ‘B’ 0 points (Or Native English Speaker from US/UK/Canada/NZ or Ireland). Education Overseas Academy

15. Specific Work Experience At the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI: MUST have worked in the ‘Nominated Occupation’ or a ‘Closely related’ occupation [20 hours a week]. If have worked for at least 8 of the 10 years immediately before application15 points If have worked for at least 5 of the 10 years immediately before application10 points If have worked for at least 3 of the 10 years immediately before application5 points Education Overseas Academy

16. Australian Qualification Applicants with Australian qualification have greater chance of employment in Australia. 5 Points: Have completed 2 years FULL-Time study towards one or more Australian Degree, Diploma or Trade qualification while in Australia – in a field relevant to the Nominated Occupation (With logical progression). Education Overseas Academy

17. Regional Australia – Study and Residence 5 Points: Have lived and studied for at least 2 years in one or more areas in regional Australia or low population growth metropolitan areas. Education Overseas Academy

18. State / Territory Sponsorship 5 Points: If sponsored by an authorized State or Territory GOVERNMENT agency for the Skilled – Nominated (Subclass 190) 10 Points: If sponsored by an authorized State or Territory GOVERNMENT agency for the Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489). Education Overseas Academy

19. Requirements for State Sponsorship No confirmation has received, probably no document required – details still awaited. Need to show funds Cash assets of minimum A$25,000 or more and total assets of A$35,000 or more For each additional person A$10,000 to A$15,000 may be required to he shown. Some state government requires entire assets in cash only. Education Overseas Academy

20. Partner Skills Qualifications 5 Points: If spouse is able to satisfy basic requirements [Age, English language ability, Qualification and Skills Assessment from relevant assessing authority an occupation] Question ? No requirement of Recent work experience for spouse to claim spouse points. Education Overseas Academy

21. Australian Work Experience Point for experience in ‘Closely related occupation’ gained in Australia: At the time of ‘invitation to apply’ form EOI: 20 Points: for 8 years in the past 10 years 15 Points : for 5 years in last 10 years 10 Points: for 3 years in last 10 years 5 Points: for 1 year in last 10 years Education Overseas Academy

22. Professional Year 5 points : 12 months of ‘professional year’ - must be completed in last 4 years – before the day ‘invitation to apply’ is received. Education Overseas Academy

23. Australia’s Community language Fluency 5 Points: For Fluency in one of Australia’s community languages. Education Overseas Academy

24. Australia’s Community Languages The language must be on the list of community languages. Pass the test in the community language conducted by National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters [NATTI] – can be taken in overseas locations as well. The List of Community Languages include: Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi, Bengali, Urdu and French besides various other languages. Education Overseas Academy

25. Relative’s Point for ‘Regional Sponsored’ (Subclass 489, Provisional) [This is the only visa relative can sponsor] 10 Points: If have a relative living in a Designated Area for 1 year and is willing to sponsor. The relative must be: Child / Parent / Brother / Sister / Uncle / Aunt / Niece / Nephew / Grand Parent / First Cousin. Education Overseas Academy

26. Health and Character. Applicant and the family members included in the application need to meet the health standards designed to protect Australia from costs related to health. Will be asked to undertake an examination by a doctor selected by Australian Authorities. To enter Australia applicants must be of good character. Will be asked to provide Police Clearance Certificates for each country of residence for 12 months or over in the last 10 years. Education Overseas Academy

27. Welcome to Australia Thanks for your interest on Migration to Australia We are able to help you for filing your application EDUCATION OVERSEAS ACADEMY First Floor, Rosy Tower, 7 Uttamar Gandhi Salai, Mobile: 98409 85301 Education Overseas Academy