Migrate To Australia As a Skilled Worker
You can migrate to Australia as a skilled worker, provided you meet up with the necessary criteria to meet up with the visa requirements.
Usually, it takes 9-12 months before you can complete the necessary steps involved if you want to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker. There are 6 processes involved, and each process has requirements and criteria you must pass before you will move on to the next step.
STEP1: Accreditation Of studies and work experience. The ultimate step to commence the journey of migrating to Australia is to be accredited in your occupation.
Each profession has an accredited body, which is to ensure that qualification or profession meets up with Australian standards.
Usually, the cost of Accreditation cost around AUD 450 and $4000. and should be paid directly to the board of Accreditation.
You will receive a notification of their decision within 2-3 months.
STEP2: Evidence Of English Proficiency: English proficiency test is part of visa requirements for all non-native English speakers.
Australia makes use of an exam board known as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). to test for English proficiency, for all those that want to migrate to Australia. However, we strongly advise that you first take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, before going for the exam.
The cost for the exam is $300.
STEP3: Lodge an expression of interest under skill select and be invited to apply for a system: After you approve of being accredited, you will need to genuinely and formally express your interest to apply for a visa via skill select. After declaring your interest, you will be officially invited by the Australian government to apply for a visa.
Formally declaring your interest for a visa is at no cost.
Step4: State Nomination Application: If you are migrating to Australia via a state nomination program, you are to apply directly via nomination of a state government.
Bear in mind that the requirements to get approved differ by each state government, and is solely dependent on the state government you want to apply to.
The cost for this is AUD$ 800.
The decision, on whether you will be approved, usually takes 1-4 weeks, before being decided.
STEP5: Visa Application
The fifth most important step is to apply for a visa, you will be required to submit documents of your profession alongside other documents.
The cost for this is as follows:
- Primary visa applicant: $3,755.00
- Each additional applicant under 18 years old (if applicable): $940.00
- Each additional applicant over 18 years old (if applicable): $1,875.00
In addition to this, applicants who are above the age of 18 years, and can’t speak fluent English, will be required to pay a fee of $4,890. And will be subject to An English class, on their arrival to Australia.
Step 6: Medical Exams And Police Certificate: Your Application process won’t be processed until you take the police and medical exam.
Your medical exam will be conducted with a local doctor registered with the Australian embassy in your home country.
The cost of conducting a medical exam is $275. While the cost of police results depends on the police authority you are conducting the result from.
