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Expression of Interest (EOI) for Australia skilled visas - SkillSelect effectivity 1 July 2012 - what does it all mean?

Intending skilled visa applicants need to be aware of the changes proposed for Australia's skilled migration system   

The change to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for Australia general skilled applicants is a further modification and enhancement to Australia's skilled immigration system.

An EOI system has been in operation in New Zealand for many years.   Australia is finally following suit but there will be inevitable differences in the way the EOI system works. Australian EOI applicants can remain on the Australian SkillSelect database for up to 2 years.  SkillSelect will be a two stage process where potential applicants register claims for skilled migration through the online Expression of Interest (EOI), and subsequently may be invited to make an application for a visa. SkillSelect will commence from 1 July 2012.   The SkillSelect system is not simply a renaming of the existing Skill Matching database - introduction of SkillSelect will supersede the Skill Matching Database which currently operates. The Australian Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) will decommission the existing Skill Matching Database which will take place in a phased manner.
  • Phase 1: No new applicants are being added to skill matching database after 30 June 2011.  However, applicants who are currently registered on the database can still update their information. Employers and state and territory governments can continue to access the database to source skilled migrants.
  • Phase 2: The skill matching database will be shutdown on 1 July 2012  

SkillSelect will connect state and territory governments and Australian employers with potential skilled workers through a central database of prospective skilled migrants.

Visa subclasses to be affected by SkillSelect are:
  • Skilled – Independent (Migrant) subclass 175
  • Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) subclass 176
  • Skilled – Independent (Residence) subclass 885
  • Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) subclass 886
  • Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475
  • Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 487.

All prospective applicants for the above visas will need to submit an EOI and receive an invitation before they can apply. All new applicants for skilled independent, family sponsored or state/territory sponsored migration will need to submit an EOI and then be issued with an invitation before lodging their visa application.  Certain transitional arrangements will apply.  The first round of invitations is not expected until January 2013.

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Which Australian Visa should I apply for?

The list of Australian visa subclasses is exhaustive and the issue for applicants is not simply about knowing the correct visa subclass to apply for.  With the rapid and constant changes to legislation it is also knowing the most expedient visa type or most appropriate visa pathway (e.g. a pathway for migration) based on client circumstances.  Some of the available visa subclasses include:

010 Bridging Visa A
020 Bridging Visa B
030 Bridging Visa C
040 Bridging Visa D (Prospective Applicant)
041 Bridging Visa D (Non-Applicant)
050 Bridging Visa E General
051 Bridging Visa E Protection Visa applicant
060 Bridging Visa F 
070 Bridging Visa R (Removal Pending) 
114 Aged Dependent Relative Visa
155 Resident Return Visa 5 year
160 Business Owner (Provisional) Visa
161 Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa
162 Investor (Provisional) Visa
163 State Territory Sponsored Business Owner(Provisional) Visa
164 State Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa
165 State Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa
173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa
175 Skilled Independent Visa
176 Skilled Sponsored Visa
300 Prospective Marriage Visa
405 Investor Retirement Visa
417 Working Holiday Visa
419 Visiting Academic Visa
420 Entertainment Visa
421 Sport Visa
423 Media & Film Staff Visa
426 Domestic Worker (Temporary) Diplomatic or Consular Staff Visa
427 Domestic Worker (Temporary) Executive Visa
428 Religious Worker Visa
442 Occupational Trainee Visa
444 Special Category Visa
445 Dependent Child Visa
456 Business Short Stay Visa
457 Business Long Stay Visa - Standard Business Sponsorship
459 Sponsored Business Visitor Short Stay
461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary)
462 Work & Holiday (Temporary)
470 Professional Development
475 Skilled - Regional Sponsored
476 Skilled - Recognised Graduate
485 Skilled - Graduate
487 Skilled - Regional Sponsored
488 Superyacht Crew
495 Skilled - Independent Regional SIR (Provisional)
496 Skilled - Designated Area (Provisional) 
497 Graduate Skilled Visa
570 Independent ELICOS (Student) Visa
571 Schools Sector(Student) Visa
572 Vocational Education & Training Sector (Student) Visa
573 Higher Education Sector (Student) Visa
574 Post-Graduate Research Sector (Student) Visa
580 Student Guardian Visa
651 eVisitor Visa
675 Medical Treatment (Short Stay) Visa
676 Tourist (Short or Long Stay) Visa
679 Sponsored Family Visitor Visa
685 Medical Treatment (Long Stay) Visa
771 Transit Visa
773 Border Visa
801 Partner Visa (Spouse, De Facto including same sex)
802 Child Visa

804 Aged Parent Visa

820 Partner Visa (Spouse, De Facto including same sex)

834 Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island

835 Remaining Relative Visa 

836 Carer Visa

837 Orphan relative

838 Aged Dependent Relative

845 Established Business in Australia

846 State/Territory Sponsored Regional Established Business in Australia

850 Resolution of Status (Temporary)

851 Resolution of Status

852 Witness Protection (Trafficking)(Permanent)

855 Labour Agreement

856 Employer Nomination Scheme

857 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme

858 Distinguished Talent

859 Designated Parent

861 Skilled - Onshore Independent New Zealand Citizen

862 Skilled - Onshore Australian-sponsored New Zealand Citizen

863 Skilled - Onshore Designated Area-sponsored New Zealand Citizen

864 Contributory Aged Parent

866 Protection

880 Skilled - Independent Overseas Student

881 Skilled - Australian-sponsored Overseas Student

882 Skilled - Designated Area-sponsored Overseas Student

883 Skilled - Designated Area-sponsored (Residence)

884 Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)

885 Skilled - Independent

887 Skilled - Regional

886 Skilled - Sponsored

890 Business Owner

891 Investor

892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner

893 State/Territory Sponsored Investor  

956 Electronic Travel Authority (Business Entrant - Long Validity)

976 Electronic Travel Authority (Visitor)

977 Electronic Travel Authority (Business Entrant - Short Validity)

988 Maritime crew 

995 Diplomatic (Temporary)

 
If you cant determine which visa class / subclass is the most appropriate to your case you should consider using an Australian registered migration agent registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority 

Contact the MARA registered migration agent by completing the form above.     

 

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