Overview(Top)
The skilled sponsored visa (Australia State Sponsorship Visa) is for individuals who fall short of the pass mark for
independent migration and have the qualifications or skills that are needed by the Australian economy. The basic requirement of
this visa is to obtain a nomination from a participating State/ Territory and meet the points test by scoring 100 points. Points
are awarded on the basis of age, possessing skills and qualifications in an occupation listed on the SOL of the State/territory,
work experience and English language skills.
State and Territory governments may nominate visa applicants who have an occupation that is in shortage in their particular
State or Territory. There are currently eight states and territories participating in the skilled sponsored programme and each
has its own State Migration plan with the occupations in demand list(SOL). South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria,
New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), participate in the sponsored migration program.
To be nominated by a State or Territory government, the applicant must satisfy specific criteria, by the particular State or
Territory. These may include:
- having an occupation on the skills shortage list in that State or Territory; or
- demonstrating specialized skills in a particular region of that State or Territory
The applicant has to sign an undertaking stating that he and his dependents will continue to live, work and study in the
State or Territory for an initial period of 2 years.
The applicant will be granted a permanent multiple entry visa for a period of 5 years. Permanent residents may also be
eligible for Australian citizenship.
Basic Features of Australia State Sponsorship Visa(Top)
- The applicant can score 10 points if sponsored by State/ Territory
- Sponsored applicants and their dependents holding STNI visa can live, work and study in Australia for an indefinite
period of time.
- Applicants are eligible for citizenship of Australia after staying continuously for a period of 4 years.
- They have access to benefits like health, Medicare and certain social security benefits provided by the Australian
government.
- The applicant will be able to sponsor his family for permanent residence.
Eligibility for Australia State Sponsorship Visa(Top)
Points: The applicant has to meet the points test by scoring 100 point.
- Age: The age of the applicant should be between 18 -45 years.
- English language: The applicant should demonstrate that he/she meets the English language threshold by submitting
the test results before the application is lodged.
You also meet the English Language Threshold (IELTS 6 bands in all the components-15 points) if you hold a valid passport
from, and are a citizen of, one of the following countries United Kingdom (UK) ,Canada ,New Zealand ,United States of America
(USA) ,Republic of Ireland .If you need 25 points under Proficient English(IELTS 7 or above bands in all the components),
English Language test results are required.
- Nominated occupation The applicant should nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that matches
with his /her skills and qualifications and recent work experience. The nominated occupation should be both on the SOL and
on the sponsored Territory/State SOL.
- Skill Assessment: It is mandatory for an applicant to get positive skill assessment for a nominated occupation
before the application is lodged.
- State or Territory Sponsorship: Applicants should be nominated by the State or Territory government.
- Recent work experience or Recent two years study from Australia - The applicant should be able to demonstrate that
he/she has been recently employed (for 12 months out of 24 months immediately before lodging the application) in an occupation
listed on SOL or meet with Australian study requirement relevant to the nominated occupation in the last 6 months before
lodging the visa application Australia Study – The applicant should have studied or met with Australian study requirement in
last 6 months before lodging the application.
- Partner Skills –The applicant can claim points under partner skills, if the partner satisfies the basic
requirements of age, English language ability, qualifications, nominated occupation and recent work experience or two years
study in Australia. The partner should obtain positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority.
- Australian Study –The applicant can claim additional points for Australian study for a qualification which is a
course of at least two Academic years or more.
- Live and Study in Regional Area: : The applicant can claim additional points, if the Australian study requirement
of living and studying in a 'regional low population growth metropolitan area' in Australia, is met.
- Australian Experience – The applicant can claim points for having worked in Australia in one of the occupations
listed on the SOL, in a full-time paid employment and for at least one year in the last four years.
- Specific Experience points - The applicant can claim additional points for having at least 3 years of overseas
experience in the nominated occupation in the last 4 years.
- Health & character requirements The applicant has to meet with health and character requirements as per Australian
laws
- Maintenance funds: The applicants should show sufficient maintenance funds1 to obtain sponsorship from state
territory.
- Regional area: The applicant should sign an undertaking that he and his dependents will continue to live work and
study in sponsored regional area at least for a period of 2 years.
Dependents(Top)
Spouse, partner and dependent children can be included in the application. The secondary applicants should meet the English
language and health & character requirement.
English Language: Secondary applicants 18 years or over included in the application should provide evidence of having at
least functional English. Applicants who do not have functional English have to pay second installment fee which entitles them to
attend English tuition in Australia.
Health & character: All secondary applicants have to undergo health examination.
Character Requirements – – The Applicant should obtain police certificates from all countries in which he/she lived for
more than 12 months cumulative or over a continuous period in the last 10 years leading up to the application
Applicants over 16 are required to provide police certificates for each country they have lived in for 12 months or more over
the last ten (10) years.
Fees(Top)
Skill Assessment fee – AUD$300-$AUD 2200
Application fee for family – AU $ 2575
English Fee for Spouse in case he/she doesn’t meet IELTS requirement – AU $ 3575
Medicals / Registration – case specific.
State Sponsorship fee- State Specific
Evaluation(Top)
Application for the Skilled Sponsored visa can be complicated & document intensive. Before you apply for it, see if you
actually qualify.
Our Processing Team does a detailed review of your profile & assesses your age, education, nominated occupation, work
experience; skills in demand & personal finances to determine if you are eligible apply for Australian migration under the
State/Territory Sponsored category (STNI)
Sign up for an Evaluation today to see if you score 100 points to be eligible for the skilled visa. Get a detailed report as
to how many points you have scored & from which areas. There is no other way to be completely sure that you are eligible.
Full Service & Processing(Top)
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- Updates & Follow up with the Consulate
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Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy (Top)
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FAQs (Top)
- What are the basic requirements of Australia State Sponsorship visa?
- Obtain sponsorship from participating State /Territory
- Ensure that your age is between 18-45 years.
- Have proficiency in English language.
- Nominate an occupation listed on the State/Territory SOL
- Obtain skill assessment from the assessing authority before the application is lodged.
- Have recent work experience in an occupation listed on the SOL of participating State/Territory
- How many points do I need to score to be eligible for the Australia State Sponsorship Visa?
You need to score 100
points in the assessment
- How many States/Territories participate in the Australia State Sponsorship Visa Program?
There are currently
eight states and territories participating in the skilled sponsored programme and each has its own occupation in demand list.
South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory
(ACT), participate.
- Can I apply for any other visa holding Australia State Sponsorship visa?
Yes, you can apply for any offshore
visa but you will not be eligible for any onshore visas in Australia.
- Can I stay in any other regional area of Australia apart from the sponsoring State/ Territory?
Yes, you can
stay in any part of Australia provided you stayed in the sponsoring State/Territory for an initial period of 2 years from the
date of your entry into Australia.
- Can I take my dependents along with me on the Australia State Sponsorship Visa?
Yes, you can take your
dependents along with you provided they meet with the basic requirements of health, character, and language ability as per
Australian laws.
- How long is the Australia State Sponsorship visa granted for?
The visa is initially granted for a period of 5
years and is a multiple entry visa. Applicants can apply for citizenship after a 4 year stay.
- What are benefits of being a permanent resident of Australia?
Permanent residence in Australia allows you to
work, study, engage in business, own a property and live in Australia for an indefinite period. But, you will have limited
access to social security benefits and medical benefits provided by Australian government.
- How can I find out if I am eligible to apply for the Skilled Independent visa? How can I apply for the visa?
Our Processing Team does a detailed review of your profile & assesses your age, education, work experience; occupation &
personal finances to determine if you are eligible apply for the SIM visa. To find out if you are eligible, please click
here or send an email to consult@y-axis.com
- Why do I require services of consultant to apply for Australian immigration?
There is no legal constraint that
prevents you from applying by yourself. But taking the guidance of an expert consultant will help you to go through all the
complex phases of the Australian immigration rules successfully. Y-Axis will help you to prepare all the documents as per the
requirement.
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