Frequently asked questions and answers of Australian immigrants

1. Australian classification of skilled immigrants?

There are three main types of skilled immigrants in Australia: general skilled migration, skilled immigrants with skills matching and skilled immigrants, including relatives sponsored immigrants in Australia and relatives sponsored immigrants in designated areas. (The spouse's relatives guarantee that the spouse must be the main applicant)

2. Which occupation is easier for Australian skilled immigrants to apply for?

Computer and information technology, nursing and other majors are hot jobs in the Australian labor market at present. However, the occupations recognized by relevant professional institutions vary from country to country. However, according to China's national conditions, it is difficult for some professions to pass the evaluation of the technical evaluation committee, such as clinicians, lawyers, teachers, university professors and so on. It needs to be analyzed according to the specific situation of the applicant.

3. What is career orientation? The Importance of Career Orientation to Skilled Migrants in Australia?

Before applying for skilled migration to Australia, the applicant must first choose the declared occupation that he wants to apply for evaluation in the Australian occupation list (skilled occupation list) SOL, that is, occupation orientation. Career orientation plays a key role in the success or failure of application, and the wrong choice may lead to the failure of evaluation and the inability to apply. Even if it passes the evaluation, it is likely that it will be re-evaluated or the application will fail because it does not meet the special requirements of Australian immigration law for certain majors.

4. Can all occupations apply for skilled migration?

No, only those occupations that meet the "list of occupations" published by the Ministry of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs of Ma Di can apply for skilled migration.

5. What is MODL? What are the advantages of working in MODL?

MODL is a list of high-demand occupations (short-supply occupations) in Australia. This list is based on SOL, which is adjusted by the Australian Immigration Department every year according to the labor market (once every six months, but there is little change). Applicants who have passed the vocational and technical certification and are employed in MODL enjoy extra points. Applicants who apply for MODL jobs through immigration scores enjoy priority in the process of handling skilled immigrants.

6. What kind of technicians or skilled workers can apply for immigration to Australia?

There are many urgently needed mechanic occupations in Australia, and all the mechanic occupations in the list of occupations of the Australian Immigration Department can get 60 points. Applicants applying for this type of immigration need to submit their professional accreditation to the Australian Technician Certification Association. In addition, such applicants need to study in a technical school or vocational school and obtain relevant certificates after graduating from high school. This kind of applicant's problem is English, and their English scores can be submitted after career evaluation. If the applicant has a certain English foundation, the general IELTS test (immigration requirements) should be able to pass.

7. Do skilled immigrants have English proficiency requirements for applicants? What are the specific requirements?

Yes The minimum IELTS score is 5, and the immigrant English score is 6. English requirements depend on the applicant's occupation and age. Spouses can pay tuition without taking IELTS.

8. Can TOEFL scores replace IELTS scores in immigration applications?

You can't. IELTS score is a must.

When and where is 9: 00? IELTS test? Can the IELTS score in the exam two years ago still be used?

Many provincial capital cities and most coastal cities in China have IELTS test sites, which are generally taken once a month. IELTS scores, from the perspective of immigrants, are valid for 12 months. That is, from the date of application, if the IELTS score has exceeded 12 months, the applicant must re-take the IELTS test.

10. Do skilled immigrants in Australia need an interview?

Generally speaking, no interview is needed.

1 1. What is the current application procedure for skilled immigrants?

Occupation evaluation-submitting application-notarization and exemption from punishment, Tsinghua certification, physical examination, background investigation-(pre-signing, supplementary EEC, notarization of passport copy)-quasi-signing-landing, visa activation.

12. What materials do I need to apply for skilled migration?

(1) Basic information about the applicant's individual and family;

B. educational materials;

C work-related materials.

13. What is the total cost of successful application for skilled immigrants?

The assessment fee depends on the occupation, ranging from 350 to 900 Australian dollars. Generally, an appraiser is between 350 and 450 Australian dollars.

B Immigration application fee of 65438 Australian dollars +0990 (for the whole family);

C family medical expenses;

D English training fee (EEC) is USD 2,765, which fluctuates according to the submission time (if there are qualified IELTS scores, this fee will not exist).

14. Which family members can be included in the application?

Your spouse and all minor children (who are financially dependent on you and your spouse).

15. What is the processing time after the application for skilled migration is submitted?

Generally, it takes 52 weeks for the Australian Immigration Bureau, and the career application of MODL will be much faster.

16. Will the Immigration Bureau investigate all the materials provided in the application process? How do you usually investigate?

I will. All materials submitted by the applicant can be investigated. But in practice, not everything is investigated, mainly the applicant's work experience. There are four ways to investigate, but as far as the current situation is concerned, the latter two are the main ones:

A. Copy the application materials and mail them to the issuing unit for verification;

B fax the application materials to the issuing unit for verification;

C. Entrust the staff of embassies and consulates in China to call the relevant units to find out the situation of the units and applicants;

D entrust embassies and consulates in China personnel to conduct on-site investigation directly.

17. In the process of applying for immigration, if you don't want to tell the company for the time being, can you?

In the process of immigration approval, many people are unwilling to disturb their own units for various reasons. In fact, there is a way, but please don't fake it, because the immigration department often checks the applicant's background.

18. If your major doesn't match your current work experience, do you have a chance to apply for skilled migration?

There are opportunities, but not all majors can match any work experience. Some majors may not match some work experience, while others require absolute matching. If your major and experience are not suitable, consult more.

19. What kind of health problems will cause the application to be rejected?

AIDS, tuberculosis (active period), psychosis, obesity, mental retardation, various acute and chronic infectious diseases (only hepatitis B carriers are not a problem), moderate or above disability, and diseases that seriously affect health.

20. Is it easier to emigrate if you have Australian relatives to guarantee you?

In the application for skilled migration, if the applicant has Australian relatives who can vouch for it, the applicant can be given 15, which is very beneficial to the application in terms of scoring. But you can't add any kinship.

2 1. Do you need to guarantee a certain amount of funds to apply for skilled immigrants in Australia?

Australia's general skilled immigrant category does not have any capital guarantee requirements at all, nor does it need any capital deposit certificate or landing fee; As for the category of skilled immigrants sponsored by Australian relatives, only the income certificate of Australian relatives is needed, and no proof of capital deposit is needed.

22. If the application fails and the visa is refused by VO, can I appeal? What is the approximate cost of the appeal? Can I apply again?

If it belongs to the category related to Australian sponsors, such as parents' immigration, husband and wife reunion, dependent immigration, etc. If the application is rejected, the applicant has the right to appeal. At present, the application fee for appeal is A $65438 +0400. If the appeal is successful, the application fee will be refunded to the applicant. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the expenses will be borne by the applicant. If the application of ordinary skilled immigrants is rejected, it cannot be appealed or reviewed, so the application of ordinary skilled immigrants must be successful once. If you refuse to apply for a visa because of career orientation, IELTS, insufficient working years, etc., you can still apply again; If the visa is refused because of dishonesty such as fraud, it will be refused even if you apply again.

23. After landing, is it necessary to engage in the occupation nominated when applying for skilled migration?

Not necessarily.

24. Can I go to Australia to study at a university after getting a visa?

Of course. Permanent residents are usually cheaper than overseas students. The specific amount varies according to the chosen major and school.

25. What is the employment situation in Australia?

Depending on different people's abilities and luck, generally speaking, people with good English can find jobs faster. The government has set up special institutions to help new immigrants find jobs. 27. After the immigration application is approved, can I temporarily stop living in Australia and return to China for development? Yes Australia doesn't have the proportion of time you have to live in Australia every year. When immigrants are allowed, they will be granted multiple entry visas for five years.

26. What benefits can new immigrants enjoy after coming to Australia?

After successful immigration application, you can't apply for government relief (such as unemployment benefit, sickness allowance, youth allowance, etc.). In the first two years in Australia, all other treatments were the same as those of local residents in Australia, as were various subsidies for children; After landing for two years, you can enjoy free medical care and free primary and secondary education for your children.

27. The child is still young. Can I not come to Australia after immigration?

Yes, but you must come to Australia once at the last initial entry time required in the approval letter, otherwise the visa will be invalid. Spouses and children can enter the country with the main applicant, or later than the main applicant, but not earlier than the main applicant.

28. Do I need to sit in an "immigration supervisor" after emigration?

At present, the Australian Immigration Bureau stipulates that permanent residents must live in Australia for two years every five years in order to exchange multiple entry visas for the next five years.

29. Is it convenient to go to other countries after emigration? Is it visa-free?

After immigration, you can go directly to New Zealand with a permanent residence visa; You can go to many countries without signing an Australian passport.

30. When can I apply for Australian citizenship? What are the requirements?

The requirements for naturalization are: the applicant has the permanent residence in Australia, has lived for two years in the five years before submitting the application, and has lived for 1 year in the last two years. Naturalization requires an English interview.