Applications for two visa options that let you work, study, and reside permanently in Australia without a job offer have opened in Victoria Province, Australia.
Anyone hoping to relocate to Australia with the possibility of obtaining permanent residency now has the option to do so via the Visa 190 or Visa 491 pathways, according to a report gathered by USAfricaonline.com
If you meet the requirements, you can apply for these visas without a work offer and become an Australian citizen. Nonetheless, an IELTS test is one of several criteria used in the selection process.
Here is further details regarding the pathways for visas:
Visa 190
Skilled migrants nominated by an Australian state or territory government are eligible to apply for Visa 190, a permanent Australian visa.
With this visa, moving to Australia is possible without requiring a job offer.
In the event that your application is accepted, you will be granted permanent residency and work permits in Australia, which may eventually lead to the acquisition of Australian citizenship.
Visa 491
For a period of five years, talented immigrants can live, work, and study in designated regional areas with the possibility of acquiring permanent residency through the talented Work Regional (Provisional) visa, also known as visa 491.
For three years, you must reside and work in one of the qualified provinces or states to qualify. Following this time, you’ll have the freedom to move wherever in Australia and find employment.
In addition, you can apply for permanent residency two to three years after receiving the visa 491.
It is imperative to acknowledge that the 491 visa falls within the category of regional provisional visa, whereas the 190 visa is designated as a permanent resident visa by a state or territory.
Expression of interest
The ability to move to any Australian province is provided by both visas 190 and 491, and neither one requires a job offer.
Fortunately, the Expressions of Interest (EOI) application process has also been launched by Victoria Province.
When the EOI system was introduced, it meant that the province was open to receiving applications or expressions of interest from those who wanted to move there.
Now that you are aware of various visa options, let’s look at the requirements for qualifying and the application procedure.
Who can apply
Qualification is based on the following:
- Be ready to live in Victoria province.
- Have your Registration of Interest (ROI) chosen.
- Be under 45 years old.
- You’d need some competency in English
- Hold a valid Skills Assessment.
- Have experience in an occupation listed here for this visa.
- Score at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
How to Apply
The visa process involves four steps:
The visa application process can be summarized in four steps:
- Start by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs through SkillSelect.
- Once you have your EOI number from SkillSelect, apply for a Victorian nomination by filling out a Registration of Interest (ROI) on the Live in Melbourne portal.
- If you receive an invitation, proceed to complete a nomination application within the Live in Melbourne portal.
- Upon approval of your nomination application, you can then proceed to submit a visa application for your chosen visa to the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs.
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Register of Interest (ROI)
When evaluating Registration of Interests (ROIs), the selection process takes into account various factors based on the information provided in your Expression of Interest (EOI) and ROI. These factors include:
- Age
- Proficiency in the English language
- Years of experience in your nominated occupation
- Educational qualifications and occupation skill level
- Skills of your partner (if applicable)
- Salary (for onshore candidates)
It’s essential to note that particular emphasis will be placed on jobs in the following industries:
- Healthcare
- Social services
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Teaching roles in early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education
- Advanced manufacturing
- Infrastructure
- Renewable energy
- Hospitality and tourism (especially for the 491 visa)
Skills Assessment
Getting a skills evaluation from the relevant regulatory agency is crucial. Therefore, you need to get in contact with the appropriate authority for your line of work and start the evaluation procedure.
In Australia, experts with relevant knowledge in your sector will advise you on the particular paperwork to file. After you have these records, they will assess if your credentials and experience meet Australian criteria.
You will be given a favorable or negative result after their assessment.
Organizations that have been designated to administer skills evaluations supply them.
These organizations are in charge of confirming that your qualifications meet the precise requirements needed to work in a connected field.
These tests span a broad range of professions, and each one frequently has a specific assessment body to determine whether you have the skills required for that specific role.
