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

All applicants must meet the following criteria to receive an invitation:

• Have a skilled occupation on the relevant skills list – Australian Government website.
• be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation by the DHA
• Have received a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation
• Have achieved the required number of points for the visa class selected
• Have at least competent English
• Have lodged an Expression of Interest
• Be nominated by a state or territory government if applying for a subclass 190 visa
• Be nominated by a state or territory government of close relative if applying for a subclass 491 visa