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Frequently Asked Questions

Visa Application
Can I continue to live overseas on my 491 visa ? โ†’

General
Why are SkillSelect LODGED visa statistics different from the same data obtained from Freedom of Information Requests ? โ†’

Visa Application
Do Department of Home Affairs and Australian Taxation Office share data for visa applicants with each other ? โ†’

Visa Application
What does my visa status mean ? โ†’

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

State Nomination
I have received a state nomination preinvite from Western Australia. What documents are typically required to be submitted for nomination ? โ†’

Work Experience
My salary was paid in cash. How can I prove my work experience claims ? โ†’

General
List of useful phone numbers and email addresses โ†’

Expression of Interest
How many Expression of Interest (EOIs) should I submit ? โ†’

General
What is a closely related occupation? โ†’

State Nomination
Do I need to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for SA for FY2024? โ†’

English Language
What is Functional English ? โ†’

State Nomination
Which states require a Registration of Interest (ROI) for subclass 190 and 491 nomination ? โ†’

State Nomination
State Occupation Lists for Subclass 190 and 491 Nomination โ†’

English Language
What is Competent English ? โ†’

Legislation and Regulations
Can I move states after receiving my 491 visa approval? โ†’

Legislation and Regulations
I have received a NSW 491 grant (RDA Sydney). Can I move to other Designated Regional Areas (DRA) in Australia ? โ†’

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 ? โ†’

State Nomination
Can I move from my nominating state after the 190 visa grant? โ†’

General
What are my chances for a subclass 189, 190 and 491 skilled visa ? โ†’

State Nomination
Are EOI points and Canberra Matrix points the same ? โ†’

State Nomination
WA: Can you provide me a sample of the Third Party Work letter template for subclass 190 state nomination ? โ†’

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 ? โ†’

Work Experience
How do I show evidence of work experience obtained after obtaining a valid skill assessment ? โ†’

Medical
What is a Health Waiver for the purposes of Skilled Migration ? โ†’

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 ? โ†’

Work Experience
I am applying for a 491/190/189 visa. What documents are required to prove my claimed work experience ? โ†’

Skill Assessment
Can you provide a sample letter for VETASSESS to justify the use of NEC category for my occupation? โ†’

General
What is the expected 189 cutoff for 233211 Civil Engineer in next round ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What are the documents required for EA skills assessment for accredited qualifications ? โ†’

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 ? โ†’

Skill Assessment
I have received an interview request from VETASSESS for my Customer Service Manager skill assessment. What can I expect in the interview ? โ†’

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 ? โ†’

Visa Application
What type of documents are requested by Case Officer (CO) for relationship proof ? โ†’

General
What is SkillSelect Date of Effect for an Expression of Interest (EOI) ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What documents are required to apply for skill assessment to Engineers Australia for a degree accredited with Washington Accord? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What do career episodes for EA skill assessment consist of ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What are career episodes for EA Skill Assessment ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What is a summary statement for EA skill assessment ? โ†’

General
What is the general criteria for lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) ? โ†’

Visa Application
What is the minimum income threshold for a 491/191 visa ? โ†’

Legislation and Regulations
What is an ANZSCO unit group? โ†’

ICT Skill Assessment
What can I do if I am unable to provide an employment reference letter for ACS Skill Assessment ? โ†’

General
Is a job offer required for a 491 visa? โ†’

Visa Application
Who can Sponsor 491 Visa (Family stream)? โ†’

General
Do I need health insurance or will I get Medicare on 491 visa ? โ†’

Legislation and Regulations
Am I allowed to visit a non-designated regional area like Sydney or Melbourne on a 491 visa ? โ†’

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? โ†’

Skill Assessment
What if I choose the wrong ANZSCO Code for ACS Skill Assessment ? โ†’

Skill Assessment
I was working In more than one job at the same time. Can I claim for both periods of employment? โ†’

General
Documents required to Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) ? โ†’

General
Can I submit EOI without clearing an English Language Test or Skill Assessment ? โ†’

Visa Application
What are some factors affecting the visa processing time ? โ†’

Visa Application
What are some reasons for Permanent Residency (PR) visa application rejection ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What is the Engineers Australia (EA) Non Accredited qualifications suitability criteria ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What documents are required for EA Skills Assessment for Non-Accredited qualifications ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
Why isn't my Relevant Skilled Employment reflected, or only partially reflected, on the outcome letter ? โ†’

Visa Application
How to mirror a visa application into your IMMI account? โ†’

Skill Assessment
What is Thapa v Minister for Immigration [2021] FCCA 686 ? โ†’

General
How to interpret the SkillSelect Dashboard data ? โ†’

Visa Application
What is Ministerial Direction 100 and how is the visa processing priority determined ? โ†’

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 ? โ†’

General
How can I claim 5 points for partner skills assessment for Subclass 189, 190 and 491 visa? โ†’

ICT Skill Assessment
How can I check if ACS the correct assessing body for my application? โ†’

General
Can you provide a list of Designated Regional Area (DRA) postcodes ? โ†’

General
Do I need to work in my field when I have the 491 visa? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What are Engineering Australia (EA) Skills Assessment Pathways ? โ†’

Engineering Skill Assessment
What is a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR)? โ†’

Skill Assessment
What is a Skills Assessment ? โ†’

State Nomination
Can you show me the RDA map for NSW 491 visa ? โ†’

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

Skill Assessment
How to write the RPL report ? โ†’

Skill Assessment
When can you request VETASSESS Priority Processing ? โ†’

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