What is the EOI selection procedure for Australian immigrants?

EOI is an online letter of intent for Australian skilled immigrants. When the applicant applies for a technical visa, it is used to register (which is the registration method when the applicant applies for a technical visa).

In the online EOI form, the applicant needs to provide background information, occupation, work experience details and English level. General skilled immigrants, family security immigrants, state government and regional security skilled immigrants need to take the scoring exam. The EOI submitted by applicants needs to indicate the type of visa they want to apply for. Applicants can submit multiple copies of EOI according to their abilities and hobbies.

2. What is the processing procedure for technology selection?

The first step is for the applicant to fill in the online EOI form for technical visa application. They need to indicate the type of immigrants they are interested in. All the details will be stored in a database and managed by the Immigration Bureau. State and local governments and approved employers can only access the data of applicants who are interested in sponsoring immigrants.

(1) The applicant fills in EOI；; ;

(2) For independent/family-sponsored immigrants, the main basis for passing the selection is the scoring test. The employer will search the database and contact the applicant directly, and the state territorial government will personally search the database and select the applicant;

(3) For eligible applicants selected by independent/family sponsored immigrants and state and regional governments, the system will also automatically send invitations. Then the invitee or applicant submits the visa application according to the normal procedure.

EOIs selected in the second step will be invited to submit a visa application. Applicants will be selected by the Immigration Bureau to apply for an independent or family skilled immigrant visa, or by state government agencies to apply for a state or local sponsored visa. At the same time, employers may contact them to provide them with permanent employer-sponsored immigrants or 457 visas.

EOI's database will provide the main information of immigrants, help employers to simply identify and compare, and contact outstanding skilled workers with potential.

If the state government has a job vacancy approved by the Immigration Bureau, they will also search the database for the right person. Employers can use the current application procedures to sponsor immigrants, including applicants selected from the selection plan.

3. Does the applicant need to submit EOI?

All immigrant applicants are advised to submit EOI, get an invitation letter and apply for a visa. Immigrants who apply for employer's sponsorship, if they have not found a guarantor for the time being, can submit EOI and wait for the employer to contact them. Of course, if they already have an employer's guarantee, there is no need to provide EOI. The following is an overview: the mandatory submission of EOI includes: independent or family skilled immigrants, state-sponsored immigrants, and regional-sponsored temporary visas; 457 immigrants submitted EOI voluntarily, and some were sponsored by employers.

4. What are the conditions for submitting EOI?

Any skilled immigrant can submit EOI as long as they meet the requirements of visa application. Applicants need to meet certain requirements, such as obtaining the required evaluation score, before they have the opportunity to get a visa application invitation. If invited, applicants can apply overseas or in Australia.

5. What are the requirements for applying for EOI?

You can submit EOI anytime and anywhere, but if you submit it in Australia, you need to pay attention to:

(1)EOI is not a visa application, so you can't get a visa even if you succeed;

(2) If you receive an invitation, you must also meet the visa application requirements;

(3) A basic condition is that the applicant has a legal status during his stay in Australia.

6. How to submit EOI?

Submit it online on the immigration website.

7. Do you need to provide an interest description report?

No, it's enough to fill in the details of interest in EOI. EOI covers objective criteria, such as English proficiency, age, work experience, etc.

8. Do you want me to mail the form?

No, all EOI forms and visa applications are submitted online.

9. Who has access to the database?

As part of the EOI process, all applicants need to choose the visa category they are interested in. Applicants who intend to apply for state government guarantees or employer guarantees can only obtain their information through the state government and employers. Information open to these groups will be highlighted.

People who are only interested in general skilled immigrants, their information can only be seen by the immigration bureau. According to different visa types, people with access rights are different. Therefore, applicants need to clearly indicate the application category they are interested in in in the EOI form.

10, do you need to provide information?

Not required for EOI stage. When you receive an invitation to apply for a visa, you should provide relevant information as required.

1 1. Do I need to complete the work preparation project before submitting the EOI?

If the job you are applying for has corresponding requirements, you must complete it. It is recommended that you submit your visa application within two months after receiving your application.

If you don't submit your visa application within the specified time, your invitation will be invalid. Your EOI information will be pending in the database and will be valid for two years from the date of your application for EOI. In the meantime, you can continue to wait for other invitations.

12. Do I need to complete the skill evaluation or English proficiency test before submitting the EOI?

Yes, these are the basis for applying for EOI. If you are invited to apply for a visa, it means that you have two months to prepare the required information and application. The invitation is valid for two years.

13. How long will my submitted EOI remain in the database?

Usually two years. If you receive your visa in advance, it will be removed in advance. The following is a summary of the time when EOI was deleted from the database:

Type 457 visa: EOI will be deleted from the database after two years of validity, or if you receive an invitation for a permanent resident visa;

The employer guarantees a permanent visa: remove it after receiving the visa;

State territory government guarantee: remove the visa after receiving it, even if it is a temporary visa;

Independent or family-sponsored visa: removed after receiving the visa;

Not invited: Be removed after two years. Before deletion, the applicant can update the EOI.

14. What should I do if the situation changes after submitting the EOI?

If your situation has changed, but you haven't received the invitation to apply for a visa, you can go to the website to update all the information of EOI, which must be consistent with the information provided when you apply for a visa. This will increase your evaluation score, so it will increase your chances of receiving an invitation.

If the information submitted when you apply for a visa is inconsistent with the EOI information, you will not get a visa even if you meet all the criteria.

How do 15 and EOI rank?

The evaluation standard of EOI is consistent with that of skilled immigrants. The ability assessment of the applicant mainly depends on age, qualification level, English level and work experience. In this respect, it can not only enable candidates to meet the minimum standards, but also screen out the most effective talents in various industries.

To ensure the uniqueness of EOI ranking. EOI with the same score will be separated in chronological order. Ranking is an objective and automatic process, managed by the technology selection system, without the participation of immigration staff. The ranking is mainly based on the information you provide in EOI.

16, how do I know my ranking?

All applicants who submit EOI want to know their ranking, but they can't see their position. The Immigration Department will announce the minimum required score for each occupation after each invitation cycle. So you can know the criteria for sending invitations.

17. What is the upper limit of the position?

Technology selection needs to ensure a principle, and the jobs provided by ordinary skilled immigrants are urgently needed. The position ceiling is set according to this principle. The position ceiling is used to limit the number of general skilled immigrants selected from special occupational groups. The purpose is to prevent ordinary skilled immigrants from being controlled by a few occupations. Once the quota of a certain occupational group is full, this year, the invitation to immigrate to this occupational group will not be issued. Then, these positions will be assigned to other occupational groups, even if the applicants in that group score low.

18. Who will decide whether to invite EOI?

For independent and family-guaranteed skilled immigrants: All the selection decisions are electronic, mainly depending on the ranking and the completion of professional quotas. The selection process is objective and automatic, and immigration staff will not participate in the selection process.

Category of state government and employer's guarantee: the state government can provide guarantees for applicants at any time through the state government's immigration plan, and the nominated applicants will receive application requirements at the same time in the selection cycle of general skilled immigrants. The employer can access the database and contact the applicant to provide a guarantee.

19. Who decides who to invite to apply for a visa?

For independent and family-sponsored skilled immigrants, according to the ranking and selection rules, all selection decisions are automatic. State government representatives decide whether to nominate applicants, and can access the database at any time to make a decision. The selected applicant will receive an invitation soon. The employer can directly contact the applicant to provide state guarantee.

20. How often do you choose?

After the primary election in June 20 13, invitations for visa categories evaluated by evaluation scores will be sent regularly according to the appointment date.

Technology selection will be part of the state government's immigration plan to choose temporary or permanent immigrants. Nominations can be announced at any time, but the announcement of invitations should be consistent with the announcement cycle of appointments.

Employers can look for skilled workers who meet their requirements by querying the database. Then, employers can provide guarantees for skilled workers through the current processing procedures and apply for temporary or permanent employer-sponsored visas. According to the current arrangement, the guarantee can be made at any time.

2 1. If I am invited, how long will it take to send the application?

If you are invited to apply for independent, family or state skilled migration, you need to send your application within 2 months after the invitation date.

If you don't send the application before the specified date, your invitation will be considered invalid. Your EOI will always be stored in the database, waiting for the next round of selection.

22. What if I am not invited?

Your EOI will be kept in the database for two years from the date of submission. In the meantime, you can participate in the subsequent technology selection. If your situation changes, you need to update your EOI. In addition, if you are interested in the visa sponsored by your employer, your employer may contact you directly to discuss the guarantee.

If you prefer the state government guarantee, the state government may contact you to discuss the guarantee. If more than one state guarantees you, the application of the first state government that nominated you will be sent to you.

23. If I am not invited to nominate, do I have the right to appeal?

Because EOI does not represent a visa invitation, you are not eligible to appeal through the Immigration Review Tribunal. The review process is only open to those whose visa applications are rejected or cancelled.

In the next selection process, all the details will be announced, which will involve scores, occupations and the submission date of EOI with the lowest ranking in each occupation.

24. If I don't receive the invitation, will my technical assessment fee and English exam fee be reimbursed? 、

No one can guarantee that you will be invited if you submit the EOI. All expenses incurred by the applicant during the preparation of EOI will not be reimbursed.