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- Overview
- Basic Features
- Eligibility
- Health and Character Requirements
- Points Test - Pool Mark
- Dependents
- Duration
- Fees
- Evaluation
- Full Service & Processing
- FAQS
Overview
This is a permanent visa and falls under the points-based system. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess a qualification or the skills of an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).The applicant has to meet the point’s threshold by scoring 120 points and satisfying the basic visa criteria. Applicants do not need sponsorship from family or the Australian government.
It is a multiple entry visa that is granted for a period of 5 years. Permanent residents may also be eligible for Australian citizenship.
Basic Features
(Top)- Allows the applicant to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
- Permanent residents have access to health care benefits and certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods).
- Permanent residents are eligible for citizenship after staying for 4 consecutive years in Australia
- Applicants can sponsor their family for permanent residence.
- Dependents can accompany the applicant provided they comply with Australian laws
Eligibility
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Points: The applicant has to meet the points test by scoring 120 points. The points are granted on the following criteria
- 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.
- Nominated occupation The applicant should nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that is relevant to his /her skills and qualifications and recent work experience.
- Skill Assessment - It is mandatory for an applicant to get a positive skill assessment for a nominated occupation before the application is lodged. The applicant should hold a post secondary qualification which is at least equivalent to an Australian Bachelors degree (or higher), diploma or trade qualification [Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) certificate III or IV].
- Recent work experience - 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 in the 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. The partner should obtain positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority.
- Australian Study – 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 paid position for at least one year.
Additional Points – Points can also be earned on the following eligibility criteria
Health and Character Requirements
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The applicant and the dependents are also required to meet with the health and character requirements.
- Health Requirement -The medical examination should be conducted by a panel of doctors approved by the Australian government.
- Character Requirements – The Applicant should obtain police certificates from all countries in which he/she lived for more than 12 months in the 10 years leading up to the application
Points Test - Pool Mark
(Top)The applicant has to score a pass mark of 120 points. If the applicant fails to score 120 points, but scores more than 100 points the application will be placed in the reserved pool for a period of two years after the assessment. During the 2 year period if the required pass mark is lowered and the applicant score is equal to or more than the required pass mark, then the application will be processed.
If the applicant does not meet the pass mark, the following visa options are available:
1. If you score 100 points, you may be eligible for a Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176) or a Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475) visa.
Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176) visa
Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475) visa
2. If you meet the pool mark for the Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (Subclass 175), you can still lodge and register for the Skill Matching Database.
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. 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.
Duration
(Top)If granted the visa, applicants & their dependents will be able to live and work in any part of Australia and engage in any type of employment. It is a 5 year multiple entry visa. However, the expiry of the visa does not affect the permanent resident status of applicants in Australia.
However, applicants who continue to travel to and from Australia as a permanent resident after the initial visa has expired must obtain a Resident Return Visa (RRV). The eligibility for an RRV will depend on the period the applicants has resided in Australia.
Fees
(Top)Skills Assessment Fee – varies from A$300 to A$2200
Skilled - Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175)
If you are outside & Inside Australia
1st installment - A$2575
2nd installment - A$3510
This fee is payable if any dependents 18 years or over included in the application has less than functional English.
Skilled - Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175)
If you are a New Zealand Citizen, the fee payable is A$2105
Evaluation
(Top)Application for the Skilled Independent 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 skilled independent category.
Sign up for an Evaluation today to see if you score 120 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.
Cost of the Evaluation: $22.00
Process time: 3 business days
* Please note: Fees payable for Evaluation are non-refundable.
Full Service & Processing
(Top)Use our professional services to apply for your SIM/FSM visas. We have the experience of having processed cases from all over the world. Your chances of success are much higher when you sign up with us.
Our terms & conditions are clear along with a transparent system & clear policies. We only accept applications that we are confident will be a success. You have to first sign up for an evaluation & score 120 points for SIM before we accept your case.
Our Full Service & Processing Includes:
- Starter Kit issuance
- Complete Migration Processing & Application Processing
- Guidance for Professional Registration Application
- Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
- Guidance on acquiring the specific Police Clearance Certificate
- Assistance with Medicals
- Updates & Follow up with the Consulate
- Visa Interview Preparation – if required
- Airport Pickup
- Accommodation Assistance
- Relocation Orientation
- Job Search Assistance*
*these services are provided at an additional cost.
Y-AXIS Costs
AUS 101
- Sign Up: $1320
AUS 102
- Sign Up: $770
- After Skill Assessment: $770
Y-AXIS Refund Policy
Skill Assessment denial – 50% refund
SIM Visa refusal – 25% refund
Except for
- Fraudulent documentation
- Failure of Medicals
- Failure of Police Clearance
- Insufficient Funds
No Refund in case of:
- Non-submission of required documents in 30 days
- Withdrawal of application after sign up
40% refund in the event the immigration rules change & you are found ineligible to apply for Australian Migration.
FAQs
(Top)- What is the Skilled-Independent Migration?
This is a permanent visa option available for immigrants who do not have a sponsor in Australia but have the necessary skills and qualifications for occupations in need, in Australia, along with competent English language ability.
- What are the eligibility requirements for a Skilled-Independent Migration visa?
- The applicant has to score 120 points under a points test.
- The age of the applicant should be below 45 years.
- The applicant should have proficiency in English language.
- The applicant should nominate an occupation listed on SOL.
- The applicant should get a skill assessment done for a nominated occupation by skill assessing Authority before the application is lodged.
- The applicant should either have been employed in a nominated occupation listed on the SOL for a period of 12 months out of 24 months before lodging the application or have met the two year study requirement in the last six months with Australian qualifications closely related to the nominated occupation
- What is the points test?
Point test is used to assess the skill of the applicants who migrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration. The applicant can claim points under different criterion such as age, English language ability, specific work experience, Australian qualifications, partner skills, community language, nominated occupation, recent work experience.
- What is a pool mark?
The marks required to keep your application in a reserve pool for a period of 2 years after the assessment if you are unable to score the required pass mark. In case a lower pass mark is set at any point of time during these two years and your pool mark meets the criterion then your application will be processed further.
- What is the Skilled Occupations List (SOL)?
Skilled occupation list (SOL) provides the list of opportunities available in Australia for people who are on skilled migration to Australia. The applicant has to nominate an occupation that matches with the skills, work experience and qualifications.
- Can I take my dependents along with me?
Spouse, partner and dependent children can be included in the application. The secondary applicants should meet the English language and health & character requirement.
- Do I require test for my English language ability?
Yes, you should submit your IELTS test results to meet the English language threshold or you must be either a citizen or passport holder of any of these countries ( United Kingdom (UK), Canada, New Zealand, United States of America (USA), Republic of Ireland)
- Can anyone sponsor my skilled independent Migration application? If yes then who can sponsor me?
No, you do not have any provision for obtaining sponsorship for skilled independent migration. If you intend to migrate by obtaining sponsorship then you can apply either through skilled sponsored migration visa or through state / territory nominated independent visa.
- When will I be eligible for citizenship of Australia?
You will be granted citizenship of Australia after staying for a continuous period of 4 years in Australia.
- 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
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