Australia Visa UK

Posted by lara linda on November 3rd, 2019

Do you want to take a trip to the end of the world?

If you want to be one of those thousands of tourists who try the adventure in Oz, you must apply for a visa for Australia, land of kangaroos and koalas, land of the aborigines and largest island in the world. You will not be disappointed after a trip to this land on the other side of the world. For this purpose, do not hesitate to obtain your visa from the consular service closest to you. Thus, for French tourists, the Australian Embassy is located at 4, rue Jean Rey; 75015 Paris. In addition, applying for a visa is also possible online. So, we wish you good luck!

The principle of the 189 visa

The skilled Independent visa, or skilled immigrant visa, was created to address a shortage of experienced and skilled labor in certain sectors of the Australian economy. Australia ETA

The Australian Immigration Department publishes a list, called MLTSSL for Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List, which lists all the positions sought in Australia.

Having training and experience in one of these positions is the first criterion for applying to the Independent Skilled Visa.

In general, the award is based on a point test that evaluates different elements of your professional profile.

In other words, if you fit the desired job in Australia, then you're on the right track!

To know :

The 189 visa is an independent and permanent visa.

The candidate must be under 45 years old.

It is not necessary to have a job offer or a sponsor company to apply.

You can include your family in your application.

Only applicants who have received an invitation from the Immigration Department (DIPB) will be able to apply for the 189 visas.

The candidate must obtain a score of at least  60 in the point test.

Expect a long and expensive procedure.

The advantages of the 189 visa

The 189 visa is a permanent visa. Once obtained, you will be able to live and work indefinitely in Australia.

You can change employers, this will not affect the conditions of your visa.

As a permanent resident, you benefit from Medicare, the Australian Social System.

Your family and caregiver (s) will also obtain a permanent residence visa and will have the same rights as you.

Eligibility conditions

MLTSSL - Medium and Long Term Strategic Skill List (formerly SOL - Skilled Occupation List): Your job must be included in this list. See the MLTSSL

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES: To qualify for a position you are looking for, you must first carry out recognition of your diplomas and your professional experience (skills assessment). ETA Australia Visa

POINT TEST: Have at least 60 points on the eligibility test. The number of points is allocated according to the age, the level of English, the level of your qualification, the number of years of professional experience to the chosen qualified position (and listed in the MLTSSL).

Caution: Make sure you have a number of points slightly higher than the required scale. If you do not have the required number of points, you do not need to apply for this visa. You can do the test on the Department of Home Affairs page.

ENGLISH LEVEL: to have the minimum required to be able to work in Australia. Note that the level requested may be higher in some areas of activity.

AGE: You must be under age 45 at the date of receipt of the visa application.