Australia is a traditional immigrant country, with skilled immigrants accounting for up to 70% of the overall immigration quota for a long time.
Although last year due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic and the travel ban, the door to overseas skilled immigration applicants has not yet been opened. However, while the total number of Australian immigrants remains unchanged, the technology-related GTI Global Talent Independent Program has risen rapidly. occupy part of the quota.
In addition, the skilled immigration situation in Australia is relatively stable, and states continue to issue state sponsorship requirements, and even domestic application scores in some areas have reached new lows.
Although overseas applicants have continued to wait and see about Australia's skilled immigration since the epidemic, with Australia's effective control of the epidemic and the large-scale promotion of the new crown vaccine , it seems that the opening of Australia's borders is just around the corner, so Australia's skilled immigrants The return is still determined.
Below we have comprehensively summarized the categories and characteristics of Australian skilled immigrants. You can learn about them for reference. After all, early preparation can help you seize the opportunity!
Australian skilled immigration category classification
Australian 189 independent skilled immigrant visa:
A policy formulated by the Australian federal government. As long as the EOI score meets the conditions and the requirements of the Australian Immigration Bureau are obtained, there are no restrictions on the residence in the domestic area before applying and after being approved, whether domestic or overseas. Any restrictions.
Australia’s 190 state sponsored immigrant visas:
are formulated by each state government based on the actual needs of the state. Compared with the 189 visa, the occupation list of the 190 visa is more diversified and the conditions are more flexible, but in principle, after approval, you must live in the applying state2 Year.
Australian 491 remote area sponsorship visa:
This visa is based on the 190 model and is formulated by Australian state governments based on the actual needs of remote areas in the state.
491 visa has lower EOI score requirements than the 190 visa, but after approval, you must live in a remote area for at least 3 years and meet the requirements for transfer to 1919 permanent residence. This visa is currently the focus of overseas applicants.
If the nominated position allows, everyone who applies for the 190 visa will generally apply for the 189 visa at the same time. However, for both, the overall EOI score requirements have always been rising, which is deeply rooted in the situation. Affects overseas skilled immigration applicants.
For non-Australian international students, even if there are no extra points for local study, it is difficult to take advantage of the geographical advantages of local students, such as studying in NATTI, PY, etc. to get extra points. Therefore, it is recommended that overseas applicants focus on the 491 visa.
Features of Australia's 491 visa
1. It is a 5-year temporary visa and is also considered a quasi-PR visa. It enjoys some of Australia's PR benefits and can be transferred to permanent residence if simple conditions are met. ;
2. You can apply for the 191 permanent residence visa after meeting the 3-year annual income of 53,900 Australian dollars/year. The annual income includes the total annual income of full-time/part-time wages, financial management, rent, etc.; the annual income requirements are wide-ranging, as long as it is legal income and willing Tax filing;
3. Visa holders need to live in remote areas for 3 years;
4. EOI can be added by 15 points in one time after obtaining guarantee from the state in remote areas;
5. When converting 491 visa to 191 permanent residence visa, the primary and secondary applications can be interchanged. In other words, whoever has the highest income will take over, which is very flexible and practical;
In summary, when state governments open up to overseas applicants in the near future, the Australian 491 visa will still become the first choice for Australian overseas skilled immigration applicants. Popular choice.
For now, friends who are interested in immigrating to Australia can take advantage of the current free time to prepare relevant materials in advance, such as improving their English, passing technical assessments, accumulating work experience, etc., and submit them immediately when Australian immigration is open to overseas applicants. Get the upper hand!
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