The advent of the SkillSelect visa system was a major change to the Australia Migration program. SkillSelect is an online service that helps Australia manage its skilled migration programme. It helps to ensure that the skilled migration programme is based on Australia’s economic needs. It supports the government in managing who can apply for skilled migration, when they can apply and in what numbers.
For some visa subclasses the SkillSelect system is mandatory and requires candidates to first lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Australian Immigration Department.
The information entered on the Expression of Interest (EOI) will be used by the Department to rank candidates and issue “Invitations” to lodge a visa application to those candidates whom they determine to be of the most value to Australia.
As the Expression of Interest (EOI) is not a visa application, it does not have any review rights or entitle candidates to bridging visa facilities.
As the Expression of Interest (EOI) forms the cornerstone of the SkillSelect system, it is imperative that it is completed correctly, the information provided is accurate and can be substantiated with verifiable documentation when required at a later time.
If claims made on the Expression of Interest (EOI) cannot be substantiated at Time of Invitation (TOI), it can lead to a visa refusal, even if the applicant meets the visa requirements! Invitations are issued twice a month and are based on numerous factors including, points, sponsorship and occupation ceilings.
With the increased complexity of the Australian Immigration program and the constantly changing selection criteria used to determine who will be invited to lodge a visa application, it is now more important than ever to use the services of an experienced Migration Service provider such as André Burger & Associates.
We will be able to assess your visa options against the latest Regulations in order to prepare and present an application with the highest chance of success in achieving your Australian visa goals.
André Burger & Associates is well placed to competently advise and guide you through this new system as we have been in successful operation since 1998. During this time we have expertly navigated our clients through extensive changes to the Migration Regulations and Australia visa system.