Frequently Asked Questions

Visa Application

Can I continue to live overseas on my 491 visa ? →

General

Why are SkillSelect LODGED visa statistics different from the same data obtained from Freedom of Information Requests ? →

Visa Application

Do Department of Home Affairs and Australian Taxation Office share data for visa applicants with each other ? →

Visa Application

What does my visa status mean ? →

General

Can you share some tips on writing a letter of commitment for Northern Territory (NT) offshore nomination ? →

State Nomination

I have received a state nomination preinvite from Western Australia. What documents are typically required to be submitted for nomination ? →

Work Experience

My salary was paid in cash. How can I prove my work experience claims ? →

General

List of useful phone numbers and email addresses →

Expression of Interest

How many Expression of Interest (EOIs) should I submit ? →

General

What is a closely related occupation? →

State Nomination

Do I need to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for SA for FY2024? →

English Language

What is Functional English ? →

State Nomination

Which states require a Registration of Interest (ROI) for subclass 190 and 491 nomination ? →

State Nomination

State Occupation Lists for Subclass 190 and 491 Nomination →

English Language

What is Competent English ? →

Legislation and Regulations

Can I move states after receiving my 491 visa approval? →

Legislation and Regulations

I have received a NSW 491 grant (RDA Sydney). Can I move to other Designated Regional Areas (DRA) in Australia ? →

Case Study

I am a Financial Institution Branch Manager (ANZSCO Code 149914) from India. I have a skill assessment from VETASSESS and 8+ years of work experience is assessed as part of the skill assessment. I am currently on student visa, studying cookery in VIC, Australia. Can you help me explore my subclass 189, 190 and 491 options ? →

State Nomination

Can I move from my nominating state after the 190 visa grant? →

General

What are my chances for a subclass 189, 190 and 491 skilled visa ? →

State Nomination

Are EOI points and Canberra Matrix points the same ? →

State Nomination

WA: Can you provide me a sample of the Third Party Work letter template for subclass 190 state nomination ? →

State Nomination

WA: I have received further correspondence from WA migration to explain how my job is related or closely related to my occupation. I am working within my field (Accounting) already. They are asking this question to many people. Can you write me a sample letter explaining this ? →

Work Experience

How do I show evidence of work experience obtained after obtaining a valid skill assessment ? →

Medical

What is a Health Waiver for the purposes of Skilled Migration ? →

State Nomination

I am applying for subclass 491 visa for South Australia Outer Regional Stream. One of the requirements is a letter of support from my employer outlining as to why I should be considered for state nomination. Can you write a draft letter for me ? →

Work Experience

I am applying for a 491/190/189 visa. What documents are required to prove my claimed work experience ? →

Skill Assessment

Can you provide a sample letter for VETASSESS to justify the use of NEC category for my occupation? →

General

What is the expected 189 cutoff for 233211 Civil Engineer in next round ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What are the documents required for EA skills assessment for accredited qualifications ? →

State Nomination

I am applying for ACT State Nomination. Should my claimed work experience be assessed as relevant by the assessing body in the points tested skills assessment ? →

Skill Assessment

I have received an interview request from VETASSESS for my Customer Service Manager skill assessment. What can I expect in the interview ? →

Expression of Interest

I can see there are lot more EOIs for occupation X compared to occupation Y. So is occupation X more competitive compared to Y ? →

Visa Application

What type of documents are requested by Case Officer (CO) for relationship proof ? →

General

What is SkillSelect Date of Effect for an Expression of Interest (EOI) ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What documents are required to apply for skill assessment to Engineers Australia for a degree accredited with Washington Accord? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What do career episodes for EA skill assessment consist of ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What are career episodes for EA Skill Assessment ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What is a summary statement for EA skill assessment ? →

General

What is the general criteria for lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) ? →

Visa Application

What is the minimum income threshold for a 491/191 visa ? →

Legislation and Regulations

What is an ANZSCO unit group? →

ICT Skill Assessment

What can I do if I am unable to provide an employment reference letter for ACS Skill Assessment ? →

General

Is a job offer required for a 491 visa? →

Visa Application

Who can Sponsor 491 Visa (Family stream)? →

General

Do I need health insurance or will I get Medicare on 491 visa ? →

Legislation and Regulations

Am I allowed to visit a non-designated regional area like Sydney or Melbourne on a 491 visa ? →

General

If I have received a PR grant letter from VIC, does it mean I have to make my first entry to Australia in Victoria itself? →

Skill Assessment

What if I choose the wrong ANZSCO Code for ACS Skill Assessment ? →

Skill Assessment

I was working In more than one job at the same time. Can I claim for both periods of employment? →

General

Documents required to Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) ? →

General

Can I submit EOI without clearing an English Language Test or Skill Assessment ? →

Visa Application

What are some factors affecting the visa processing time ? →

Visa Application

What are some reasons for Permanent Residency (PR) visa application rejection ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What is the Engineers Australia (EA) Non Accredited qualifications suitability criteria ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What documents are required for EA Skills Assessment for Non-Accredited qualifications ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

Why isn't my Relevant Skilled Employment reflected, or only partially reflected, on the outcome letter ? →

Visa Application

How to mirror a visa application into your IMMI account? →

Skill Assessment

What is Thapa v Minister for Immigration [2021] FCCA 686 ? →

General

How to interpret the SkillSelect Dashboard data ? →

Visa Application

What is Ministerial Direction 100 and how is the visa processing priority determined ? →

General

I claimed single status in my EOI, received an invitation and lodged my visa. I heard that points get frozen at time of invitation. So, can I get married or enter into a de-facto relationship after lodging visa, but before grant of the visa ? →

General

How can I claim 5 points for partner skills assessment for Subclass 189, 190 and 491 visa? →

ICT Skill Assessment

How can I check if ACS the correct assessing body for my application? →

General

Can you provide a list of Designated Regional Area (DRA) postcodes ? →

General

Do I need to work in my field when I have the 491 visa? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What are Engineering Australia (EA) Skills Assessment Pathways ? →

Engineering Skill Assessment

What is a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR)? →

Skill Assessment

What is a Skills Assessment ? →

State Nomination

Can you show me the RDA map for NSW 491 visa ? →

State Nomination

What documents are required for applying NSW 491 Pathway 1 (RDA) State Nomination? →

Skill Assessment

How to write the RPL report ? →

Skill Assessment

When can you request VETASSESS Priority Processing ? →