The following visas under Australia’s General Skilled Migration programme are available for skilled workers and New Zealand citizens wishing to move to Australia and apply for permanent resident visa (Australian PR):
This is a two-step, points based invitation only permanent resident visa and you can live, work and settle anywhere in Australia. You do not need to be nominated by state or territory government or sponsored by a relative. To qualify you must be
EOIs are pooled and highest scoring EOIs are selected from the pool periodically. EOIs remain in the pool earlier of selection or 2 years from submission. Selection points (pass marks) vary according to the number of annual places available and selection of EOIs in high demand occupations are pro-rated to ensure selections throughout the year. Check the Latest SkillSelect EOI Selection Result.
We provide comprehensive service and will arrange your skills assessment, submit EOI, submit your RV application on receipt of ITA and liaise with your case officer throughout the processing period until receipt of visa decision. Our fees are payable in instalments and are locked for the entire service duration. Contact us now if you wish to move to Australia and apply for Skilled Independent (Points Tested Stream) Visa.
New Zealand citizens do not require a visa to travel to Australia and subject to meeting health and character requirements are granted Special Category Visa (SCV) on arrival in Australia. While they can live permanently, work and study in Australia on SCV, the visa expires everytime they leave Australia.However SCV does not confer all rights and priveleges of permanent residence, notably they cannot sponsor parents and/or partners for permanent residence, are not eligible for interest-free student loans, not covered for all medical benefits and not eligible to apply for citizenship.
Hence, Australian government has introduced Skilled Independent (New Zealand Stream) Visa for New Zealand citizens wishing to apply for permanent residence and enjoy all the benefits of Australian PR. Skilled Independent (New Zealand Stream) Visa is not points tested and there is no maximum age limit or minimum English language requirements or Skills Assessment required. To qualify, New Zealand citizens must:
Contact us if you wish to secure Australian PR and apply for Skilled Independent (New Zealand Stream) Visa
This also is a permanent resident visa and in addition to meeting all of the requirements mentioned above for Skilled Independent (Points Tested Stream) Visa, you must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency. Selection points do not vary and EOI is automatically selected from the pool once state nomination is approved. Upon selection, Invitation To Apply (ITA) for resident visa is issued.
States have their own occupation list (within the Federal List) and prescribed criteria for nomination. While this is a permanent resident visa you need to live in the nominating state or territory for at least 2 years.
Contact us if you wish to apply for Skilled Nominated Visa. We provide comprehensive service and will arrange your skills assessment, submit EOI, register your interest for state/territory nomination, submit nomination application, submit your RV application on receipt of ITA and liaise with your case officer throughout the processing period until receipt of visa decision.